Royal Gorge Gravel is a fully supported gravel cycling event set against one of Colorado’s most dramatic landscapes. Towering canyon walls. Fast, open gravel. Technical punchy climbs. Big skies.
This isn’t just a race. It’s a destination weekend.
Built by riders. Designed for challenge. Delivered with intention.
Choose Your Line.
Four Distances. One Start Line. All finishing back in downtown Canon City.
DISTANCES
***2026 routes will be updated and posted as permits get approved. Twisted Cistern single track will be removed.***
Phantom - 100
Big terrain. Big effort. Big reward.
Red Rock - 50
A balanced test of endurance and pacing.
Gorge - 30
Rolling terrain, classic Colorado gravel.
Skyline - 15
A Landscape Worth Racing.
The Royal Gorge region offers a rare combination of:
- High Speed county gravel
- Remote canyon stretches
- Sweeping Arkansas River views
- Rugged Colorado backcountry
This terrain demands respect—and rewards preparation.
