Bike Pikes Peak Challenge - Spring '25

Climbing Pikes Peak before vehicles are allowed past the gates is something sublime and not to be missed...if you have the preseason legs and lungs! I plan to climb at 5-7 mph (tops) and I would love company to ascend with! This ride is open to all abilities and riders are encouraged to find a pace that works for them, whether solo or with others. There is NO SUPPORT above the gates, so riders must come prepared to self-support, including all water, food, emergency gear, repair tools, extra tubes, and the right clothing to climb above tree line and then descend for miles and miles. There will be a sign-in and sign-out at my truck (for rollout and return) and I will not leave Manitou until all Riders have signed-out upon their descent and return to Manitou Springs. This is not a group ride, per se, because riders will be encouraged to climb and descend at their own paces, but there will be opportunities for regrouping if the weather is conducive to such and ppl want to. We will also have food and drink in Manitou after summiting and returning, for those who can... ~ are you ready for THIS?!?!? ;-)

We will have a window of three days before the road opens to vehicles.

We will ride the first day that has favorable weather and road reports on the Mtn.

Attempt #1 - May 10

If needed....

Attempt #2 - May 17

Attempt #3 - May 18

Road to the summit of Pikes Peak opens to Vehicles - May 23rd

RSVP, put your anxiety in check, and get to climbing!!!