The beautiful century route goes North to Leadville, along
the scenic rolling hills of Turquoise Lake Road, around the Mineral Belt T
rail passing aspen groves and conifer forests, meandering through the histo
ric Leadville Mining District, and back to Buena Vista in the shadows of Co
lorado’s highest mountain peaks. Nearly all of the climbing is completed ov
er the first 60 miles of the ride, with the last 40 miles essentially downh
ill to flat! Riders also have options to take shorter routes including a 35
miler, a 50 miler, and a “metric century” (62 miles) while still enjoying
the Collegiate Peaks’ magnificent scenery.
BVBF
is sponsored by Buena Vista Rotary. We have been told by our riders t
hat our rest stops are the best of any ride they have ever done. Our routes
are well covered with SAG vehicles. For your safety the Colorado State Pat
rol will be patrolling route and the Chaffee County Search & Rescue wil
l be standing by at various aid stations.
20th BVBF Event Jerse
ys can be ordered individually or with registration at Eventbrite.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Y
ou may start your ride any time after 7:00 am. Suggested start times are li
sted below.
35 miles - 8:30 am (elev gain 1450')
50 miles - 8:00 am (elev gain 2550')
62 miles - 7:30 a
m (elev gain 2600')
97 miles - 7:00 am (elev gain 4800')
From Noon until 5:00 p.m. relax at the BVBF Post R
ide Party in McPhelemy Park. Join us for beverages, food and music in the p
ark. This is a great way to unwind from the day’s cycling challenge.
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Plan to spend the weekend in Buena Vista and enjoy oth
er rides including some great mountain biking in the area. Check-in at
The Trailhead for other rides and routes
in the area. Springtime in
Buen
a Vista is also an excellent opportunity for fishing, hiking, rafting a
nd numerous other outdoor activities.
Registration is handled at Eventbrite.