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EPIC Colorado Bike Tour
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EPIC Colorado Bike Tour

What a way to spend a few weeks on your bike. Book today!

Dates
May 1 – May 17, 2027
Duration
17 days
Starts
Frisco, CO
Ends
Glenwood Springs, CO
Group Size
6–12 riders

Route Map

About This Tour

Adventurous Cycling Trips in Colorado – Create an “EPIC” ride!

We have taken two of our Colorful Colorado Rockies routes and our most recent addition, “Colorado Four Day”, and combined them all, creating 17 days of incredible and challenging rides. The Epic Colorado Bike Tour provides a few of Colorado’s most iconic climbs: Independence, Tennessee, Vail, Ute, Hoosier, Keebler, McClure Passes, The Colorado Monument, Grande Mesa and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
Our start up leg of the Epic Colorado Bike Tour is your time to start a soft warm up or hit it hard. Our Colorado Fundo stage keeps us in Frisco for four days. There you can opt for short or long routes, daily. Or choose non-cycling options instead.
The second stage of Epic Colorado Bike Tour provides a few of Colorado’s most iconic climbs: Independence, Tennessee, Vail, Keebler, McClure Passes. You will experience some of the most photographed mountain scenery in the world, while in the Aspen High Country. You’ll enjoy small resort towns, climb a dozen of Colorado’s highest passes and cruise past dramatic canyon walls.
Our third stage of Epic Colorado starts in the central Colorado mountains and includes Glenwood Springs, Crested Butte, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Grand Mesa, wine country of Palisade and The Colorado National Monument.. We have even been known to be non-invited participants in a local cattle drive while enroute.
To make your ride safe and enjoyable, your guides have 45 years of experience and knowledge of the Colorado routes. In addition to cycling, we have 3 partial days built in so that you might enjoy activities like fly fishing, kayaking, rafting, hiking and spa experiences.

Travel

Fly into Denver Airport or meet at our starting hotel.
Drop-off at Grand Junction. Inquire about the possibly of a van shuttle back to Denver.
Commercial transfers to and from Denver will be the financial responsibility of the guest. Colorado Mountain Express has very reasonable rates and we will help with scheduling.

Accommodations
All lodging is included
Highlighted Hotels: Wine Country Inn • Westin Aspen • Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge or Hotel Colorado
Segments
Segment I – Colorado FOUR DAY

Guests arriving by air transportation should use a commercial shuttle service from Denver International Airport to Frisco. We can pick you and your bike up at the transfer point in downtown Frisco.
When departing this tour, you may take the shuttle service back to Denver International at your leisure.

Segment II – Aspen and the High Country

New guest meet up in Frisco on our start date.
Drop off of guests not continuing on Segment III will be Glenwood for shuttle to Denver International Airport. Amtrac is available to Denver.

Segment III– Wine Country & National Monument

Guests should fly into Denver or Eagle Vail, CO.
New guest pick up in Glenwood Springs, CO, if you have taken a commercial shuttle to and from Denver International. Airport pickup at Eagle Vail is available.
We will drop guests off at Grand Junction Airport on our final day of riding.

2026 and 2027 Payment Schedule
A non-refundable $500 registration fee is required at sign on.

First 1/3 - due by 180 days prior to departure

Second 1/3 - due by 150 days prior to departure

Last 1/3 - paid in full by 120 days prior to departure

Double occupancy registration fees are due at the same time.

Fees are paid by check. There will be a 3.0% additional fee for credit card use.

Tour is limited to 12 riders, and we need a minimum of 6 required prior to 150 days out to guarantee departure.

2026 and 2027 Cancellation Policy

Cancellation prior to 151 days from departure: fees paid or 60% of tour price minus the deposit

Cancellation between 121-150 days prior to departure: 50% refund (of full tour price)

Cancellation between 91-120 days prior to departure: 25% refund (of full tour price)

No refunds for any reason 90 days or less prior to departure

Please purchase travel insurance for this reason.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

22.00 miles

Short Ride – Frisco to Breckenridge and back (22 miles) Long Ride – Frisco to Hoosier Pass, Fairplay and back (up to 64 miles)

18.00 miles

Short Ride – Frisco to Copper Mountain and back (18 miles) Long Ride – Frisco to Vail Pass, Vail and back (up to 58 miles)

20.00 miles

Short Ride – Swan Mountain loop (20 miles) Long Ride – Frisco to top of Loveland Pass and back, over Swan Mountain (50 miles)

46.00 miles

Short Ride – Frisco to top of Ute Pass and back Long Ride – Frisco to top of Ute pass and back (46 miles)

31.50 miles
1,847 ft gain

Frisco – Vail 31.5 miles; 1847′ elevation

38.00 miles
3,834 ft gain

Vail – Tennessee Pass – Minturn – Leadville 38 miles; 3834′ elevation

55.20 miles
3,680 ft gain

Leadville – Independence Pass – Aspen 55.2 miles; 3680′ elevation

61.10 miles
5,522 ft gain

Maroon Bells and/or Ashcroft cycling and hiking 61.1 miles; 5522′ elevation

42.00 miles
595 ft gain

Snowmass – Carbondale – Glenwood Springs 42.0 miles; 595′ elevation

Rest day off bikes

29.50 miles
1,809 ft gain

Glenwood Springs – Redstone 29.5 miles; 1809′ elevation

57.90 miles
5,494 ft gain

Redstone – McClure Pass – Keebler Pass – Crested Butte 57.9 miles; 5494′ elevation

110.00 miles
5,805 ft gain

Crested Butte – Gunnison – Black Canyon of the Gunnison – Crawford – Paonia 110 miles; 5805′ elevation

30.60 miles
2,175 ft gain

Paonia – Hotchkiss – Orchard City – Cedaredge 30.6 miles; 2175′ elevation

48.20 miles
4,818 ft gain

Cedaredge – Grand Mesa – Powderhorn – Palisade 48.2 miles; 4818′ elevation

41.10 miles
2,876 ft gain

Grand Junction – CO National Monument – Fruita – Grand Junction 41.1 miles; 2876′ elevation

39.80 miles
1,042 ft gain

Palisade Orchard Loop 39.8 miles; 1042′ elevation

What's Included

Included

  • Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner on all riding days
  • Cocktail social hour on the first night of each segment.
  • Transfers from designated areas on segments 2 and 3 will be provided.
  • Maps
  • GPS mapping
  • Snacks and refreshments
  • Narratives
  • Park entry fees
  • 2 guides
  • Van support
  • Transportation to and from off-day activities is included, but guest is responsible for activity fees.

Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Meals on off days
  • Souvenirs
  • 12% gratuity for guides, mechanics, volunteers and tour staff is not included, but greatly appreciated
Regions
$8,500 per person
Registration Open
Tour dates May 1 – May 17, 2027
Duration 17 days
Lodging Included
Deposit to hold spot $500
Single room supplement +$2,040

Spots are limited — reserve yours with a deposit.

Bike rental & helmet available as add-ons

Ready to ride EPIC Colorado Bike Tour?

Questions about this tour? Our team is happy to help you plan the perfect trip.