2018 Schedule
(Event has passed. Keep a lookout for 2019 schedule!)
Ibis Bike Demos
Location: Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sponsor: Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare
CO Bicycle Summit
Location: Olympian Hall
Time: noon-5:00pm
Sponsor: Bicycle Colorado
CO Bicycle Summit
Location: Olympian Hall
Time: noon-5:00pm
Sponsor: Bicycle Colorado
Bike Fest Registration
Location: TBD
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
DRAFT Meetup, hosted by People for Bikes and Mountain Tap
Festival kick off, hosted by People for Bikes.
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Mountain Tap Brewery
Details: More details here. Free beer, free event.
Ibis Bike Demos
Location: Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Sponsor: Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare
Organized Rides
Road, Mountain, Bike Park, Townie event.
Routt Country Riders (RCR) Buff Pass Ride
Time: Morning
Route: Ride up Spring Creek (optional), Flash of Gold and down Grouse
Meeting Location: Spring Creek Trailhead
Level: Advanced
Hosted by: RCR
Description: XC Ride of the Best of Buffalo Pass with the Trail Builders
Cost: Free with Bike Festival wristband
MOOTS Road Ride
Time: Noon
Route: Stage Coach/Oak Creek Loop
Meeting Location: Moots Headquarter’s, 2545 Copper Ridge Dr.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Hosted by: MOOTS
Description: 28.3 mile Oak Creek/Stage Coach Loop Road Ride
Cost: Free with Bike Festival wristband
Cultural Cruise on the Core Trail
Time: Evening
Route: Yampa Core Trail
Meeting Location: Howelsen Hill - Stables
Level: All levels welcome - family friendly
Hosted by: The Steamboat Group
Description: 14 mile ride, with stop at the Botanic Gardens, pop up strings musicians along the way
Cost: Free with Bike Festival wristband
*Special note: rides are subject to change depending on participation
“TrailGate”
TrailGate BBQ, Presented by Bike Town USA
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Howelsen Beach
Appropriate for: Everyone!
Hosted by: Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund (TMEF)
Why: Celebrate Steamboat Bike Fest and love for the local trails.
Description: BBQ, beer, celebration, door prize giveaways, fundraising event for TMEF
Cost: Free with Bike Festival wristband or $20 at the door. 100% of door sales support the Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund.
Organized Rides
Road, Mountain, Bike Park, Townie event.
STARS Biking the Boat Charity Rides
Time: 8:00am for 55 mile ride; 10:00am for 20 mile ride; 11:00 am for 5 mile core trail ride
Route: Options include 5, 26, 55
Meeting Location: West Lincoln Park – corner of 13th and Lincoln
Level: All levels welcome - family friendly
Hosted by: STARS (Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports)
Description: Road Rides from 5 to 55 mile rides
Cost: 5 & 26 mile rides free with wristband, 55 mile ride discounted with wristband.
MOOTS ‘Ranch Rally’ Gravel Ride
Time: Morning
Route: North Routt
Meeting Location: MOOTS Factory
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Hosted by: MOOTS
Description: Moots gravel route (50 miles)
Cost: Free with Bike Festival wristband
Stinger Lap with Honey Stinger Crew
Time: Morning
Route: Cross Country Mountain Bike on Emerald
Meeting Location: Emerald - Riding Stables
Level: Advanced
Hosted by: Honey Stinger
Description: 25 mile ride of Stinger Course XC mountain bike ride
Cost: Free with Bike Festival wristband
Bike Park Ride with Steamboat Bike Park Team
Time: Morning
Route: Steamboat Bike Park
Meeting Location: Steamboat Bike Shop - Gondola Square
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Hosted by: Steamboat Ski Corp
Description: Downhill Guided Tour with members of Bike Park Team
Cost: Bike Park Ticket $35 (normally $45)
Watch this video for a sneak peek into the Steamboat Bike Park trails
Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride
Time: Afternoon
Route: Ride up Spring Creek (optional), Flash of Gold and down Grouse (optional)
Meeting Location: Spring Creek Trailhead
Level: Advanced
Hosted by: RCR
Description: XC Mountain Bike Ride
Cost: Free with Bike Festival wristband
*Special note: rides are subject to change depending on participation
Steamboat Mountain Celebration
Music, food, beer, door prizes, movie, coaster rides and mini golf.
Land Up Activity - Triple Play (two coaster rides and a round of mini golf) for $20 (normally $45)
Celebration BBQ
Time: 3:00-8:00pm
Location: Gondola Square
Appropriate for: Everyone!
Hosted by: Steamboat Ski Corp
Description: Grill & Taco Beast Food Truck, Beer Garden
Cost: Free. First 2 beers on us (with wristband)
Whip Off Competition
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Course / Location: Bucking Bronc. Large step-up jump mid-trail. Viewing from Gondola Square.
Registration: On site only at the Steamboat Bike Shop. 1-3pm day of event
Spectators: DJ and beer tent will be on site below the whip-off feature. Spectating area will be along the road of the Zig Zag bike trail or Right O’ Way ski trail in the winter. Bring your noise makers and enthusiasm to cheer on the competitors.
Hosted by: Steamboat Ski Corp
Cost: Free to compete or spectate. Bike Fest participants will receive 2 free beers at beer tent during the event.
Free Bike-in Movie - Red Bull’s North of Nightfall
Time: 7:30-9:00
Location: Gondola Square
Appropriate for: Everyone!
Hosted by: RCR and Bike Town USA
Description: Freeride mountain bikers Darren Berrecloth, Carson Storch, Cam Zink, and Tom van Steenbergen embark on an expedition to the Arctic’s uninhabited Axel Heiberg Island, where they descend massive, challenging big mountain lines in a rapidly changing environment.
Cost: Free. First 2 beers on us (with wristband and ID)
Organized Rides
Road, Mountain, Bike Park, Townie event.
Iconic Tour: Veloscapes Gravel Adventure
Time: Morning
Route: Routt County Gravel
Meeting Location:
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Hosted by: Veloscapes
Description: 50+ mile gravel adventure
Cost: Free with Bike Festival wristband
Iconic Tour: Mountain Bike
Time: Morning
Route: Spring Creek, FOG, WY Trail, Resort
Meeting Location: Spring Creek Trailhead
Level: Advanced
Hosted by: Bike Town Ambassadors
Description: XC 40 mile loop
Cost: Free with Bike Festival wristband
Iconic Tour: Road
Time: Morning
Route: Coal Mine Loop
Meeting Location:
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Hosted by: The Steamboat Group and Smartwool
Description: 45.6 mile loop with ‘3 Sisters’
Cost: Free with Bike Festival wristband
Ebike tours in Bike Park
Time: Morning
Route: Bike Park
Meeting Location: Steamboat Bike Park
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Hosted by: Steamboat Ski Corp
Description: Downhill
Cost: Free with Bike Festival wristband
*Special note: rides are subject to change depending on participation
High School Mountain Bike Race (Howelsen)
Bike Town, USA Presents Steamboat Bike Festival
If you like to ride bikes, Steamboat Springs, CO is the place to be September 6-9, 2018. Bike Festival offers something for anyone on two wheels.
For the mountain bike enthusiasts, Steamboat is home to miles of beautifully maintained single track through tranquil mountain forests, culminating in sweeping views of the Yampa Valley. Road riders can explore a variety of highways and country roads winding through local ranch lands or up and over mountain passes with breathtaking vistas. Families can enjoy cruiser rides down the Yampa River Core trail, following its namesake river the length of town, with plenty of places to stop along the way for fishing, picnicking and playing.
So, come on up to the ‘Boat, and soak in the stellar scenery and Western hospitality of Bike Town, USA.
Check back here for up-to-date information on all the Bike Festival action.
BikeFest would like to recognize all of the generous sponsors for their support:
PRESENTING SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
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We know have the fun of a bike trip is hanging with your friends and family aprés bike. Steamboat is full of places to refuel and recharge before and after you hit the trail.
