SBT GRVL

Head for the mythical Steamboat Springs station, perched right in the heart of the Rockies in the United States 🇺🇸. To set expectations straight, the start line sits at over 2,000 meters above sea level: your engine will crave oxygen from the very first revs!

The ribbon of track shoots you forward at a crazy pace on what locals affectionately call the “champagne gravel,” an unbelievably smooth and fast dirt surface that starkly contrasts with the rocky roughness of other classics in the discipline. Your steed will gobble up endless straightaways through vast green ranches and majestic bucolic valleys where cattle graze peacefully 🐄.

The adrenaline saturates the cool morning air amid a colossal peloton of thousands of dust-pushers. Forget austere elitism—this grand event is globally renowned for its ultra-inclusive vibe, warm enthusiasm, and a steadfast commitment to parity in cycling 🤝. The fantastic volunteer teams, often donning Stetson hats, bend over backwards at aid stations to recharge your batteries. Monumental euphoria welcomes you onto Yampa Street under the final arch, where suffering instantly melts into the locally brewed craft beers at the heart of a massive festival 🍻.

Definitely preserve a spark of vitality to explore the treasures of this historic town once you’ve cooled down. Treat your leg fibers to some royal recovery by soaking in the natural steaming pools of the Strawberry Park Hot Springs, nestled deep in a conifer forest ♨️. Also guide your crew toward the must-do relaxing activity around here: renting a big raft to drift lazily on the tranquil waters of the Yampa River that runs through town. Hit the pedals at lightning speed and come make the golden dust of the West fly! 💥