Events Calendar

The VRD's Spring Short Track Bike Series gets riders ready for the upcoming bike series. No points or prizes... just a fun way to get in shape after a long winter. Races will take place on a short, dirt loop and racers have 20 minutes to ride as many laps as possible in that time. Kids races will be five and 10 minutes in length.

The 31st annual Ride for the Pass start is at the Winter Closure Gate on Highway 82. 

The Ride has three options: The first ends at ghost town of Independence ten miles from the start (climbing approximately 2,300 feet, ending at an elevation of about 10,800 feet). The second option ends at Weller Lake, which is just over two miles from the starting line and climbs 500 vertical feet, making this option more family-friendly. There is also an e-bike (pedal assist only) option. Join this "car free" ride to support the Independence Pass Foundation and ride this iconic Colorado road before it opens to vehicle traffic for the season.

A barbecue + raffle will follow the ride at the winter gate (weather permitting).

This fun and fast kids-only race is all about letting young riders, ages 5 to 17, shine as the stars of the show! The races will take place on the Minturn Mini Mile circuit. Riders race counter-clockwise. The distances vary from 2 to 6 miles, depending on the category.

Get ready to kick off the summer bike racing season on Wednesday, May 28! The Eagle Ranch Classic is the first race in the Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Race Series, brought to you by the fine folks at the Town of Eagle.

The Davos Dash stands as Vail's longest-running annual mountain bike race, presenting a genuine challenge for local mountain athletes! This marks the second all-ages event in the 2025 Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Race Series!

Back for its third year, the VRD will host a single-stage enduro race on the Son of Middle Creek trail. Only the downhill section will be timed, which nicely complements the prior event, the Davos Dash. This race is open to all adult participants, as there are no Youth Series categories available. 

The Camp Hale Hup marks the fourth event in the 2025 Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Race Series! Situated at the historic Camp Hale, nestled between Red Cliff and Leadville, this course weaves past historical landmarks and showcases a beautiful, winding single track along the Colorado Trail.

The Grin & Bear It is Crested Butte’s oldest trail challenge. Historically presented as a sprint to Green Lake and back, this classic event has evolved to offer a 25k Loop competition while still maintaining the traditional 15k race. New in 2025, we’re offering a 25k mountain bike race. The bike will be technical and difficult - a great training opportunity for the Summer Grand Traverse. 

This race course is undoubtedly among the most beautiful in our series—riders will navigate through aspen trees, glide down ski slopes, and take in breathtaking views that may make them forget they’re racing! The adventure kicks off and concludes at Beaver Creek Resort, where you can catch your breath (and possibly grab a snack)

Grab your bike and pedal to the medal around a 25 mile loop ascending 5000 Feet. Solo competitors will have the option of 1 or 2 laps, or teams of 2 can race 1 lap each of the Audi Snowmass 50.

This course presents an excellent challenge for all riders, featuring a well-balanced combination of demanding uphill climbs and intricate downhill segments. With breathtaking views of the Sawatch Mountain Range, it offers a truly classic racing experience. This marks the sixth all-ages race in the 2025 Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Race Series.

Join us on Vail Mountain for the exciting finale of the MTB season – it’s your final opportunity to showcase your skills (or simply enjoy a great time).

The Grand Traverse Mountain Bike is no ordinary mountain bike race. It is a point-to-point from Aspen to Crested Butte, Colorado. In total, bikers travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountains with over 6,800′ of elevation gain. The course starts with a 3000′ ascent up Aspen Mountain before continuing deep into the Elk Mountains. This mountain bike race is not for the faint of heart.

The Grand Traverse is operated as a fundraising event for Crested Butte Nordic, a 501(c)(3) recreational non-profit organization.