A curated list of road and gravel rides that will take your breath away, literally. Be prepared for the altitude as Boulder sits at 5,430 feet above sea level; but don't let that discourage you from taking in all the beauty this area has to offer. Once you've adjusted, you'll be able to fully appreciate the stunning mountain views while tackling some of the most rewarding rides in the country.

📍 Know what you’re getting in to. Not all roads are equal.
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Favorite Paved Roads

Lefthand to Ward | RWGPS
Brainard (from Ward) | RWGPS
St. Vrain | RWGPS
Sugarloaf > Peak to Peak Hwy | RWGPS
SuperFlag (Flagstaff Rd) | RWGPS
Sunshine to Gold Hill | RWGPS
Jamestown | RWGPS
Lee Hill | RWGPS
Linden + Loop | RWGPS
Oldestage | RWGPS
Wagon Wheel to Bow Mountain | RWGPS
Deer Trail to mailboxes | RWGPS
NCAR | RWGPS

Favorite Gravel Roads

Magnolia > Peak to Peak Hwy *paved & gravel | RWGPS
Sunshine to Gold Hill *paved & gravel | RWGPS
Fourmile to Gold Hill *paved & gravel | RWGPS
Logan Mill | RWGPS
Switzerland Trail | RWGPS
Chapman | RWGPS
68J to Magnolia | RWGPS
Lickskillet | RWGPS
Poorman | RWGPS

Looking for a family-friendly environment for all riding styles and abilities? - Check out **Valmont Bike Park**

Favorite Bike Shops

Mosaic Cycles | East Boulder (Our favorite custom bike craftsmen)
Boulder Groupetto | North Boulder (Zach is an absolute master mechanic)
University Bikes | West Boulder
Boulder Bicycle Works | Central Boulder
Boulder Cycle Sport | North and South Boulder
Full Cycle | Central Boulder
IOG (Ivan O’gorman Fit Studio) | Niwot (professional bike fitting services)
Strategic Fitting | Boulder - Denver/Littleton (professional bike fitting services)
LTD Cycleworkx | East Boulder
Trek Bicycle Boulder | near CU
Sports Garage | Central Boulder
Vecchio’s | Northeast Boulder
Tin Shed Sports | Nederland