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Bighorn Gravel
Everything you love about gravel, and nothing you don’t!
3% Completed
$1,000 Donation Goal
About
Bighorn Gravel is a unique gravel adventure in the heart of the Rockies, starting and ending in the rugged western town of Gypsum, Colorado.
Ready to ride in the Colorado high country? We’re proud to showcase the world-class gravel and tarmac surfaces around the rugged western town of Gypsum, Colorado. Bighorn Gravel is a unique gravel adventure in the heart of the Rockies, covering rugged singletrack, alpine mountain roads, and backcountry dirt.
Huge thanks to The Town of Gypsum for their generous support and helping us create these unique events. Thanks to their support, we’re able to offer onsite camping, complete with showers and bathrooms.
Register
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Registration Closes June 22, 2025Ram's Horn EscapeUpcoming Price Increase$175Sunday, June 22, 20257:00 AMOur 85 mile long ultra-endurance cycling adventure, held on the Forest Service and BLM roads through the White River National Forest region of Central Colorado.
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Registration Closes June 22, 2025Ram's Horn Escape, JuniorsUpcoming Price Increase$140Sunday, June 22, 20257:00 AMFor cyclists 15-18. Our 85 mile long ultra-endurance cycling adventure, held on the forest and BLM roads through the White River National Forest region of Central Colorado.
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Registration Closes June 22, 2025Little BighornUpcoming Price Increase$125Sunday, June 22, 20258:00 AMA competitive, shorter-distance option, designed to serve as a “stepping stone” towards the Ram’s Horn Escape. Perfect for those looking for a long day in the saddle, all the challenges of Bighorn Gravel goodness, and just a bit less pain. Make no mistake, this isn’t all glory – there are plenty of guts needed for this 50 mile jaunt.
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Registration Closes June 22, 2025Little Bighorn, JuniorsUpcoming Price Increase$99Sunday, June 22, 20258:00 AMFor cyclists 15-18. A competitive, shorter-distance option, designed to serve as a “stepping stone” towards the Ram’s Horn Escape. Perfect for those looking for a long day in the saddle, all the challenges of Bighorn Gravel goodness, and just a bit less pain. Make no mistake, this isn’t all glory – there are plenty of guts needed for this 50 mile jaunt.
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Registration Closes June 22, 2025Gravel CuriousUpcoming Price Increase$55Sunday, June 22, 20258:30 AMA noncompetitive option designed as an introduction to adventure cycling. This event is ideal for those looking for a taste of the gravel cuisine. Plan on an extended climb taking riders up about 1900 ft above Gypsum, to some of the most breath taking vistas in the valley. A nice long downhill brings riders back in to town to round out this 20 mile ride. E-bikes are allowed on this course!
Series Passes
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Series Pass
Everything you love about cycling, and nothing you don’t!
Ready to ride in the Colorado high country? We’re proud to showcase the world-class gravel and tarmac surfaces around the rugged western town of Gypsum, Colorado. Bighorn Gravel is a unique gravel adventure in the heart of the Rockies, covering rugged singletrack, alpine mountain roads, and backcountry dirt. In 2025, we’ll expand our successful gravel race with a new offering: Bighorn Road, a tarmac ride along the Colorado River, with a sprinkling of hardpacked dirt to challenge the modern road bike.
New for 2025, compete in both the 4th edition of Bighorn Gravel and the first edition of Bighorn Road. Both events are held in the rugged town of Gypsum, CO.
Series pass includes:
● Bighorn Gravel
● Bighorn Road
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Course Maps
Event Location
Gypsum, COSponsors
Start List
Name
Registered
Location
Category
Matthew Close
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 16, 2024
Denver
Men Open
Kyle Zappia
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 16, 2024
Wheat Ridge
Men Open
Max Duarte
M
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Little Bighorn
Oct 16, 2024
Highlands ranch
Men Open
Hunter Fletcher
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 15, 2024
Edwards
Men Open
Mitchell Levy
M
|
Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 15, 2024
Aspen
Men Open
Nate Powers
M
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Little Bighorn
Oct 15, 2024
Fort Collins
Men Open
eman podgorny
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 15, 2024
vail
Men Open
Mark Llinares
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 15, 2024
Boulder
Men Open
Teddy Leonard
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 15, 2024
Edwards
Men Open
T.J. Voboril
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 15, 2024
Edwards
Men Open
Justin Rivard
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 15, 2024
Woodland Park
Men Open
Austin Hopkins
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 15, 2024
Lafayette
Men Open
Jonathan Desabris
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 15, 2024
Austin
Men Open
Shawn Quinn
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 15, 2024
Eusits
Men Open
Frederick Sudekum
M
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Ram's Horn Escape
Oct 15, 2024
Avon
Men Open
Volunteer
Thank you for being a crucial part of our team! Every position helps to ensure that our riders have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
5
slots available
Venue Setup
Saturday, June 21, 2025
9:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Help setting up the Expo, RV Camping, and Start Finish
7
slots available
Packet Pickup
Saturday, June 21, 2025
10:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
Assist with compiling and distributing racer packets, answering general race questions.
2
slots available
Info Tent
Saturday, June 21, 2025
11:30 AM
- 5:00 PM
Work with CanDo MS to answer questions and direct people to correct locations.
5
slots available
Venue Setup
Saturday, June 21, 2025
12:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Help setting up the Expo, RV Camping, and Start Finish
Sunday, June 22, 2025
2
slots available
Day Of - Packet Pickup
Sunday, June 22, 2025
5:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Assist with compiling and distributing racer packets. Answering general race questions.
9
slots available
AID 1 - Arroyo Trail Head
Sunday, June 22, 2025
7:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
Assist with setup, tear down, distribution of hydration and nutrition to racers.
1
slot available
Course Marshal #1
Sunday, June 22, 2025
7:15 AM
- 10:30 AM
Directing riders and managing civilian traffic at Hardscrabble Road and Brush Creek Road intersection.
2
slots available
Course Marshal #2
Sunday, June 22, 2025
7:45 AM
- 11:00 AM
Directing riders and managing civilian traffic at Brush Creek Road and East Brush Creek Road split.
5
slots available
AID #2 Yeoman Campground
Sunday, June 22, 2025
8:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Assist with setup, tear down, distribution of hydration and nutrition to racers.
5
slots available
AID #4 Cottonwood Pass
Sunday, June 22, 2025
8:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Assist with setup, tear down, distribution of hydration and nutrition to racers.
8
slots available
AID #3 Sylvan Lake
Sunday, June 22, 2025
9:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
Assist with setup, tear down, distribution of hydration and nutrition to racers.
2
slots available
Finish Line Setup
Sunday, June 22, 2025
9:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
Helping setup the finish line area and welcoming home the riders.
4
slots available
Bacon Station - part
Sunday, June 22, 2025
9:30 AM
- 2:00 PM
Provide party atmosphere and snack to encourage riders.
4
slots available
Finish Line Setup
Sunday, June 22, 2025
9:30 AM
- 12:30 PM
Helping setup the finish line area and welcoming home the riders.
1
slot available
Course Marshal
Sunday, June 22, 2025
9:45 AM
- 12:00 PM
Manage racer and civilian traffic at Lundgren Blvd and Valley Road
1
slot available
Roundabout Marshal
Sunday, June 22, 2025
9:45 AM
- 12:00 PM
Managing racer and civilian traffic at the roundabout
3
slots available
Back Country Musician
Sunday, June 22, 2025
10:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Play music and encourage riders as they approach the highest point on the course (Peter Estin Hut). Communicate any emergency needs to the race staff.
2
slots available
Info Tent
Sunday, June 22, 2025
10:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
Work with CanDo MS to answer questions and direct people to correct locations.
5
slots available
AID #4 Cottonwood Pass
Sunday, June 22, 2025
12:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Assist with setup, tear down, distribution of hydration and nutrition to racers.
1
slot available
Course Marshal
Sunday, June 22, 2025
12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Manage racer and civilian traffic at Lundgren Blvd and Valley Road
1
slot available
Roundabout Marshal
Sunday, June 22, 2025
12:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
Managing racer and civilian traffic at the roundabout
4
slots available
Finish Line Setup
Sunday, June 22, 2025
12:15 PM
- 4:00 PM
Helping setup the finish line area and welcoming home the riders.
1
slot available
Course Marshal
Sunday, June 22, 2025
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Manage racer and civilian traffic at Lundgren Blvd and Valley Road
