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Castlewood Canyon 60 - Road Bike Challenge!

Ready for a longer day on the road?

Join 2nd Summit for a 60-mile round-trip ride from Cherry Creek State Park to Castlewood Canyon State Park and back. This ride is designed for experienced road cyclists who are comfortable with longer distances, a steady pace, rolling terrain and some climbing.

RIDE DETAILS

• Distance: Approximately 60 miles round trip
• Riding Time: Just over 4 hours
• Pace: Approximately 15–17 mph
• Bike: Road bike recommended
• Terrain: Rolling with some climbing
• Start/Finish: Cherry Creek State Park
• Destination: Castlewood Canyon State Park
• Ride Style: Drop/Regroup

We’ll ride south from Cherry Creek State Park through the rolling terrain toward Castlewood Canyon, take a break to regroup and enjoy the scenery, then make the return ride.

Riders should be comfortable riding 50–60 miles, maintaining a steady group pace and handling hills and longer stretches on the road.

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FREE
Saturday, October 10th at 8:00am
Cherry Creek High School
9300 E Union Ave
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Good to Know

Event Duration
4 hrs
Fitness Level Needed
High
Additional Information

Castlewood Canyon is one of the Front Range’s great cycling destinations, with dramatic canyon scenery, open prairie and the remains of the historic Castlewood Dam.

Learn more about Castlewood Canyon State Park:
https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/castlewood-canyon-state-park

Bring plenty of water, nutrition, a spare tube/repair kit and appropriate layers. Helmets required.

60 miles. Two state parks. One great day on the bike!

Before you Arrive
We'll meet at the Cherry Creek High School Parking Lot

Directions: