Southern Colorado Velo upcoming events

SocoVelo and COS Racing Thursday Night Ride (June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 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://ridewithgps.com/routes/55667865

Springs/Manitou Ride (June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

What: Springs/Manitou Road Ride

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Time: 8:30am (be ready to roll at 8:30)

Where: Criterium Bicycles, 6150 Corporate Dr, Colorado Springs

Route: Approximately 31 miles with 2,100 feet elevation gain.

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/384930849

Details: Join us for a group road ride on this last day of spring. We will ride counterclockwise from Woodmen, Flying W, through Garden of the Gods, Manitou, Pikes Peak Ave, Pikes Peak Greenway, and end with a cafe stop at Nightingale/Building lll on our return to Criterium. This is a no-drop ride; we will regroup as needed (we will split into an A and B group if necessary).

Riders should have a taillight. Please bring adequate hydration, food, and $ for the cafe stop if you want.

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.

*** If you choose to drive to the ride, please do not park in the Criterium parking lot as there are limited spaces and they are open Saturday. There are plenty of spaces for you to park across the street by the Ascent Surgery Center. ***

SocoVelo Tuesday Night Gravel Ride (June 23, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for our new gravel ride! The route will feature a mix of gravel, single track, and road.

Please arrive starting at 5:30 pm. Wheels down at 6:00 pm.

Where: Kipps Loop, start and finish at Trails End Tavern/Routes Outfitters

Address: 252 Front St, Monument, CO 80132

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3471296535662442880

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 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.

FYI: Bike to Work Day COS (June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Palmer Park Intermediate MTB Ride (June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

When: 05:30 pm for 2 hours (rolling at 5:30 pm)

Where: Palmer Park (3650 Maizeland Rd.)

How: No-drop ride. Palmer is a great place to MTB and work on skills with all level trails. We will get some miles in on some easier trails and work on some skills. This will vary depending on the riders that sign up. Please join and come work on your MTB skills!

Route: The route will be TBD on arrival depending on who attends and their skill level.

SocoVelo and COS Racing Thursday Night Ride (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 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://ridewithgps.com/routes/55561698

SocoVelo Tuesday Night Gravel Ride (June 30, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for our new gravel ride! The route will feature a mix of gravel, single track, and road.

Please arrive by 5:45 pm. Rolling promptly at 6:00 pm.

Where: Sweet Loraine - Greenland Gravel

Starting point: intersection of Palmer Divide and S Andrews rd.(north east corner)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZZLsja3RAnk52ouw5

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3458154713013316734

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.

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)

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 (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

We still have two spots available in the house we have rented in Carbondale. First come, first served! Join us - this is going to be fun!

Ride lead: Jon Rose

3-4 days of riding around Glenwood Springs, Carbondale and Aspen area.

Beautiful scenery.

Average 50mi/day with 2700ft of climb, no mountain passes. Altitude mostly 6000-8000 ft.

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 possibilities include Rudi Reservoir https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55305540
Lunch stops each day. The way the routes are structured, people can add on miles if they so desire.

To ease logistics, we will base at a Airbnb in Carbondale area and drive to the ride start each day.

Please be honest with yourself if you are or can be physically capable of doing this length of 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. Ride limit target is 10 riders.

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

August Hanover Fire Dept Breakfast Road Ride (August 09, 2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Fireman's Breakfast Ride - Weather Dependent

Main Loop Details (40 miles)

Hydration & Fuel

5O Mile SocoVelo Road Ride (August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Please join us for a new 50 mile road ride. Wheels down will be at 08:00 am. Please see below for meeting location and route.

Route: 50-Miler · Ride with GPS

Meeting Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado - Google Maps

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