A typical day on tour: From outside Durango, pedal into the high San Juan Mountains past peaks that are the steepest and highest range in the state with more land mass above 10,000′ then anywhere south of Alaska.

The route following the San Juan Skyway north presents three major cols: Coal Bank Pass (10,640’), Molas Pass (10,915’), and finally, Red Mountain Pass (11,018’). The road was resurfaced in 2011 and as a result is in fantastic shape. After conquering the San Juan Skyway, cyclists finish the tour at the Ouray Hot Springs Pools where one can soak and relax after a hard day’s effort. (71-miles with approximately 7,700′ of climbing.)

The final day of our 2-week Spanish Peaks/Colorado Cols Epic tour is 46-miles with approximately 9,200′ of climbing.

“Pike’s Peak or Bust” was a common refrain from gold seekers headed west in the 1800’s. It may also be your refrain as you attempt to climb 7,000′ over 18 miles and 162 turns up to 14,110-feet. 10-miles of this climb are at an average grade of 10% grade…and also over 10,000′ in elevation. Pike’s Peak is considered perhaps the most arduous climb in North America. 

This is a big climb: there will be suffering, doubt and elation. Cyclists will have all day to reach the top. Our support vehicle is available for a bump to shorten this day. Cyclists do not have to ride the entire climb, but the views from the top are certainly worth the effort!

Note: Ride the full 2 weeks, or choose just week-1 or week-2.

Week 1: Spanish Peaks Tour – Meeting & Ending towns: Colorado Springs to Durango
Week 2: Colorado Cols Tour – Meeting & Ending towns: Grand Junction or Paonia

• Duration: 13-Days Cycling with 1 Layover Day, or choose week-1 or week-2
• Ride Type: Road
• Difficulty: Advanced / Expert
• Average Daily Mileage: 40 – 154
• Price from: Full 13-day tour: $5,960;
  • Week 1 – Spanish Peaks: $3,145;
  • Week 2 – Colorado Cols: $3,300.

• Colorado Springs – home to USA Cycling
• 13 mile descent through the Huckleberry Hills
• BBQ at Obie’s Fillin’ Station
• The Highway of the Legends Scenic Byway
• Chucura Pass
• Great Sand Dunes National Park
• Highway 114 
• Slumgullion Pass 
• Rio Grande Watershed – largest wilderness area in Colorado
• Historic downtown Durango
• Coal Bank Pass – Molas Pass – Red Mountain Pass – McClure Pass – Independence Pass
• Ouray Hot Springs
• Gateway Canyons Resort
• Spanish Peaks
• Rio Grand Trail – 23 carfree miles
• Pikes Peak

The Two-Week Epic: 13-nights of lodging, all meals (except for 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts & 1 lunch), energy food, liquid refreshments, a special cycling gift, 1 bottle, forest service fees, shuttles & mechanical support. 

Week #1 Spanish Peaks: 7-nights of lodging (Sunday through Saturday), all meals except for 1 dinner & 1 breakfast, guide service, energy food, liquid refreshments, a special cycling gift, bottles, forest service fees, shuttles & mechanical support. 

Week #2 Colorado Cols: 6-nights of exceptional lodging such as Gateway Canyons Resort (Sunday through Friday), all meals except for 1 dinner & 1 breakfast, guide service, energy food, liquid refreshments, a special cycling gift, bottles, forest service fees, shuttles & mechanical support.