Southern Colorado Velo upcoming events

Sedalia to Littleton Road Ride (May 31, 2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

What: Sedalia to Littleton Road Ride

Date: Sunday May 31, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. rollout

Where: We will meet in Sedalia at the dirt parking lot across from the General Store, at the corner of Plum Avenue and Manhart Avenue.

Route: 45 miles, about 1,500 feet of climbing

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/382378482?

Details: Join us for a great time riding! This is an out and back ride starting in Sedalia, heading through Chatfield State Park, and following the South Platte River on the Mary Carter Greenway Trail to Littleton. Nixon's Coffee House is our turnaround point, where we will stop for refreshments. This is a no drop ride; we will regroup as needed.

This ride is open to SoCo Velo members only and prospective members (FIRST RIDE ONLY WITH WAIVER). We do offer a free 30 day trial membership if you know someone who would like to ride, but is not yet a member.

Garden of The Gods Early Morning Rides (June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SoCoVelo early morning road ride through the Garden of The Gods and Flying Ranch.

Date: Wednesday mornings (May-July)

Start Time:

6:00am rollout

Parking

(Walgreens - Flying Ranch/Centennial):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cgHwEnEz5G3pFASe8

Route: 11.5 miles, 995' elevation gain

https://strava.app.link/PvszE8eyL2b

Ride could be cancelled due to weather or number of participants.

SocoVelo and COS Racing Thursday Night Ride (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Please join us next week for a collaborative ride with COS Racing. Please see below for the description and starting point of the ride. All abilities welcome.

Join us next week at 5:30pm for a relaxed, good‑vibes social ride through the trails of Red Rock Open Space and the surrounding roads and bike paths of Old Colorado City. This is one of our favorite weeknight meetups—scenic, fun, and perfect for shaking off the day on two wheels.

We’ll roll at a social pace with multiple regroup points, making this ride welcoming for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Whether you're brand‑new to the trails or a seasoned rider looking for a friendly spin, you’ll find a great crew to share the miles with.

We’ll gather at Fossil Craft Beer Company:
2845 Ore Mill Rd #1, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Route

https://www.strava.com/routes/3471125297864800550

Mountain Bike Ride at Cheyenne Canyon (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Pipeline MTB Ride

Parking: Stratton Open Space East Trailhead

Location of Parking Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4sce3SV3uySzSiPd6?g_st=ac

Route: https://strava.app.link/5LwlJUySy2b

This ride is not for beginner mountain bikers. Riders must be prepared for long climb up Gold Camp road & technical descents (Pipeline, Kineo, Captain Jacks, Chutes). The route includes black diamond rated trails. Proper food and water is required for long day in saddle.

Garden of The Gods Early Morning Rides (June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SoCoVelo early morning road ride through the Garden of The Gods and Flying Ranch.

Date: Wednesday mornings (May-July)

Start Time:

6:00am rollout

Parking

(Walgreens - Flying Ranch/Centennial):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cgHwEnEz5G3pFASe8

Route: 11.5 miles, 995' elevation gain

https://strava.app.link/PvszE8eyL2b

Ride could be cancelled due to weather or number of participants.

SocoVelo and COS Racing Thursday Night Ride (June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Please join us next week for a collaborative ride with COS Racing. Please see below for the description and starting point of the ride. All abilities welcome.

We’ll gather at Fossil Craft Beer Company:
2845 Ore Mill Rd #1, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Route

https://www.strava.com/routes/3471125297864800550

June Hanover Fire Dept Breakfast Road Ride (June 14, 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Fireman's Breakfast Ride - Weather Dependent

Main Loop Details (40 miles)

START: arrive at 7:45am, latest arrival time 8:00am with a latest roll-out at 8:05am
LOCATION: Fountain Library Parking Lot
ROUTE: Strava Route - HFD Breakfast Loop - 40 miles with 1,500 feet climb
FOCUS: Group will ride together out of town and try to stay together as much as possible. Some rolling hill make this tricky on the first leg. 16+ mph overall average but some sections might dabble into 18-20 mph. Faster riders can ride ahead to the regroup or double back to add miles. Rear lights required.
REGROUP: Regroups will occur at each change of direction - northeast corner, southeast corner (this stop is for breakfast at the Hanover Fire Station) and southwest corner
SAFETY: Traffic is very light and for the most part the road is in good condition.

FOCUS, SAFETY & REGROUP: The down and back parts of this ride will be a faster pace than the loop and on busier roads than the main route. Riders need to be prepared for a much bigger day both physically with training and preparation with hydration/food/mechanical fixes.

Hydration & Fuel

In the event that the fire department is not doing breakfast (we do not actually check if the event is on before the ride), make sure to be prepared with enough food and water just in case. But the only time they've been closed to my knowledge is during Covid. At the half way point for both routes we stop at the Hanover Fire Station to eat. It's a cash or credit breakfast with many breakfast items made to order. Would estimate around 5 dollars would set you up plus it's nice to drop a good tip since it's a fundraiser. Typically the group will finish before noon back at the library. - Happy Riding

Garden of The Gods Early Morning Rides (June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SoCoVelo early morning road ride through the Garden of The Gods and Flying Ranch.

Date: Wednesday mornings (May-July)

Start Time:

6:00am rollout

Parking

(Walgreens - Flying Ranch/Centennial):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cgHwEnEz5G3pFASe8

Route: 11.5 miles, 995' elevation gain

https://strava.app.link/PvszE8eyL2b

Ride could be cancelled due to weather or number of participants.

Garden of The Gods Early Morning Rides (June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SoCoVelo early morning road ride through the Garden of The Gods and Flying Ranch.

Date: Wednesday mornings (May-July)

Start Time:

6:00am rollout

Parking

(Walgreens - Flying Ranch/Centennial):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cgHwEnEz5G3pFASe8

Route: 11.5 miles, 995' elevation gain

https://strava.app.link/PvszE8eyL2b

Ride could be cancelled due to weather or number of participants.

Garden of The Gods Early Morning Rides (July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SoCoVelo early morning road ride through the Garden of The Gods and Flying Ranch.

Date: Wednesday mornings (May-July)

Start Time:

6:00am rollout

Parking

(Walgreens - Flying Ranch/Centennial):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cgHwEnEz5G3pFASe8

Route: 11.5 miles, 995' elevation gain

https://strava.app.link/PvszE8eyL2b

Ride could be cancelled due to weather or number of participants.

Green Box Art Festival Ride (July 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Green Box Beyond Bike Tour

When: Saturday, July 11 @ 8am

Registration through the link below opens June 1st

Where: Wines of Colorado, 8045 US-24, Cascade, CO 80809
How: No-drop ride with occasional effort with full regroup

We will be riding on quieter paved roads through Cascade and Green Mountain Falls before taking a gravel rod up to Joanie's Deli in Woodland Park.

This is a collaboration with Green Box Art Festival.

This ride is open to SOCO Velo members only and prospective members (FIRST RIDE ONLY WITH WAIVER). We do offer a free 30 day trial membership if you know someone who would like to ride, but is not yet a member.

Important! Please also register with Green Box Arts on their website SOCOFREE to register for free: https://greenboxarts.org/events/green-box-beyond-bike-tour/

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44433610

July Hanover Fire Dept Breakfast Road Ride (July 12, 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Fireman's Breakfast Ride - Weather Dependent

Main Loop Details (40 miles)

Hydration & Fuel

Garden of The Gods Early Morning Rides (July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SoCoVelo early morning road ride through the Garden of The Gods and Flying Ranch.

Date: Wednesday mornings (May-July)

Start Time:

6:00am rollout

Parking

(Walgreens - Flying Ranch/Centennial):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cgHwEnEz5G3pFASe8

Route: 11.5 miles, 995' elevation gain

https://strava.app.link/PvszE8eyL2b

Ride could be cancelled due to weather or number of participants.

Garden of The Gods Early Morning Rides (July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SoCoVelo early morning road ride through the Garden of The Gods and Flying Ranch.

Date: Wednesday mornings (May-July)

Start Time:

6:00am rollout

Parking

(Walgreens - Flying Ranch/Centennial):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cgHwEnEz5G3pFASe8

Route: 11.5 miles, 995' elevation gain

https://strava.app.link/PvszE8eyL2b

Ride could be cancelled due to weather or number of participants.

Glenwood-Carbondale-Aspen Multi-Day Ride (July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

2026 Glenwood-Carbondale-Aspen overnight

Ride lead: Jon Rose
3-4 days of riding around Glenwood Springs, Carbondale and Aspen area

Average 55mi/day with 2700ft of climb, no passes

Core plan is 3 rides

Friday: Glenwood Canyon. This is shown starting in Glenwood, but we could also start in Gypsum as this is on our arrival path for an I-70 approach.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55305478
Saturday: Marble
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52734413
Sunday: Maroon Creek and Ashcroft
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52734396
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3292965
Monday add-ons include Rudi Reservoir https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55305540
Altitude mostly 6000-8000 ft
Lunch stops each day. The way the routes are structured, people can add on miles if they so desire.

To ease logistics, the plan is to lodge somewhere in the Glenwood Springs/Carbondale area and drive to the ride start each day. If we get an Air BnB, I will need to get money from people before I book the house.

Please be honest with yourself if you are or can be physically capable of doing this riding several days in a row. Potential riders must qualify with at least 3 club rides before the end of June or be recommended by other participating riders.

If you are interested, please email me at jrosenco@msn.com. I will set up a group email to plan the trip. Ride limit target is 10 riders. We can start with more in the planning process as usually a few people will drop.

Garden of The Gods Early Morning Rides (July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SoCoVelo early morning road ride through the Garden of The Gods and Flying Ranch.

Date: Wednesday mornings (May-July)

Start Time:

6:00am rollout

Parking

(Walgreens - Flying Ranch/Centennial):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cgHwEnEz5G3pFASe8

Route: 11.5 miles, 995' elevation gain

https://strava.app.link/PvszE8eyL2b

Ride could be cancelled due to weather or number of participants.

Monument to Woodland Park Gravel Ride (August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Route

https://strava.app.link/pfZYIpCoy2b

Parking:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jj14b7mPXJ4NM9nDA

Avg Speed Requirement: 9.5 mph is a good total ride avg speed which includes two challenging/large climbs. Flats of course will be faster around 13 mph.

Gravel/Mountain Bike required.

Food Stop Midway at Joannes Deli in Woodland Park

Save The Date! End of Season Party Chili Cookoff and Ride (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Save The Date! End of Season Party and Chili Cook off! We will be hosting a ride prior to the Chili Cookoff. TBD on route and distance.

Chili Cookoff Details

2nd Annual Soco Velo Chili Cookoff! Prizes for top 2 chilis! This will be crock pot style with cups to sample other chili's. If you do not want to bring a chili, please fill free to bring a side. We will have plenty of cups, bowls, and utensils. We will also have sponsors and companies within Powerhaus present to meet and ask questions.

Save The Date! 12 HR Trainer Challenge (Tentative) (December 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 07:00:00 GMT