Head to Telluride for the second annual Telluride Gravel Race! This is a jaw-dropping gravel race starting and finishing in the historic mining town of Telluride, CO. where the history is the only thing as rich as the gravel riding. Lore has it Telluride may have earned its name as a warning of the treacherous journey miners were to encounter to reach the remote town in the San Juan Mountain destination - “To Hell U Ride”! The whole town was designated a national historic landmark district in the 1960s and today is a world class destination in every respect for outdoor recreation, accommodations, arts, dining and of course, gravel. Come for the race and bring along your family and friends, everybody will find something to enjoy in Telluride, CO!

Telluride Gravel’s long and short course will provide an unparalleled two-wheel adventure for riders of intermediate to elite fitness levels. Timed to run during prime early fall October leaf peeping season the massive aspen groves will be a sea of magnificent yellow, orange, and red flanked by the high peaks which may have some snow. Course altitude range will be between 7,500 – 10,500 and will run primarily along well-maintained county roads, gently graded (non-technical) old railway lines, sprawling mesas amongst 14k ft peaks, and the “true grit” of a mining supply route.

Come race and ride real mountain gravel with enthusiasts from around the world and experience with your eyes, lungs and legs what Telluride and San Juan Mountain locals already know - Telluride Gravel is one of the richest cycling experiences in the world – To Hell U Ride!