Denver Century Ride Maps

Century Ride (100 mile course)

Official Start Time: 6:30AM / Course Close: 4:00PM

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This course starts and finishes on Main Street at the Shops at Northfield Stapleton and explores the northwest section of the metro area. The Century Ride (100 mile course) initially heads due west on the designated bike lane along Martin Luther King Blvd. past the original brick homes of the Park Hill and Whittier neighborhoods before heading into Downtown Denver. To eliminate the stop and go nature of riding through a downtown area, the Denver Century Ride is closing a portion of the roads for the first part of the morning. The route continues through the historic Highlands neighborhood before moving on to the spacious views from Arvada, Lakewood and Golden.

The route will climb the south side of Lookout Mountain with hairpin turns reminiscent of some of the famous European climbs of the Tour de France. After the mountain descent the ride heads towards Morrison on the Hogback with tremendous views of Red Rocks and before heading back toward Golden and some of the pastoral roads of Jefferson County.

New in 2013, the route will travel through the bicycle friendly city of Arvada. The course will travel below Standley Lake and head towards Broomfield. The final leg of this course brings you to the plains of Colorado, away from the suburban sprawl into a rural setting followed by a straight shot to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, on to the fantastic food, expo, live band and family fun on Main Street at the Post Ride Street Party at the Shops at Northfield Stapleton.

Registration includes a meal at the Post Ride Street Party and sponsor sample bag on ride day.

Is this course for you?

This is the most challenging of all of the DCR courses as it has the distance and a significant climb. If you are going to do this course, we do recommend that this is not be your first ride of the season but rather you have logged some miles on your bicycle in preparation. Never done a century ride before? Don’t let that deter you! Think of the accomplishment you will feel by making the Denver Century Ride be your first century ride ever!

Must be at least 14 years old or if younger than 14 years must have proof of completing a 75 mile ride or multi-day ride within the past year.

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Century Bypass (80-85 miles)

Official Start Time: 6:30AM / Course Close: 4:00 PM

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The Century Bypass (80-85 miles) provides the opportunity for cyclists to bypass the Lookout Mountain climb or the Hogback Loop. The Century Bypass offers cyclists the opportunity to tailor your Denver Century Ride to what suits you the best: mileage on long open roads or climbing like a mountain goat. This is also a great option for you if you want to participate but are short on time. Don’t fret you can switch to the Century Bypass the day of the Ride or even on route during your Ride.

This course starts and finishes on Main Street at the Shops at Northfield Stapleton and explores the northwest section of the metro area. The course initially heads due west on the designated bike lane along Martin Luther King Blvd. past the original brick homes of the Park Hill and Whittier neighborhoods before heading into Downtown Denver. To eliminate the stop and go nature of riding through a downtown area, the Denver Century Ride will have a portion of the roads closed for the first part of the morning. The route continues through the historic Highlands neighborhood before moving on to the spacious views from Arvada, Lakewood and Golden.

The Bypass that includes the Lookout Mountain climb on the south side of the mountain with hairpin turns is reminiscent of some of the famous European climbs in the Tour de France. After the mountain descent, the ride heads toward some of the pastoral roads of Jefferson County. The Bypass that does not include the climb will immediately head towards the picturesque back roads of Golden and Arvada.

New in 2013, the route will travel through the bicycle friendly city of Arvada. The course will travel below Standley Lake and head towards Broomfield. The final leg of this course brings you to the Plains of Colorado, away from the suburban sprawl into what seems to be a rural setting followed by a straight shot to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, on to the fantastic food, expo, live band and family fun on Main Street at the Post Ride Street Party at the Shops at Northfield Stapleton.

Registration includes a meal at the Post Ride Street Party and a sponsor sample bag on Ride day.

Is this course for you?

With less miles, this will not be as demanding as the Century Ride but we do recommend that this is not be your first ride of the season but rather you have logged some miles on your bicycle in preparation.

Must be at least 14 years old or if younger than 14 years must have proof of completing a 75 mile ride or multi-day ride within the past year.

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Metric Century (62.5 miles)

Official Start Time: 6:30AM / Course Close: 4:00PM

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The Metric Century course (62.5 miles) is a great option for those looking for a long distance ride without the intensity of a hill climb. This fun route no longer includes the steep ascent up Lookout Mountain but allows cyclists to get their hearts pumping and enjoy some of the most scenic vistas in the north metro area.

The course also starts and finishes at the Shops at Northfield Stapleton and explores the northwest section of the metro area. Initially heading west, on the designated bike lane along Martin Luther King Blvd. past the original brick homes of the Park Hill and Whittier neighborhoods into downtown Denver, this course continues through the historic Highlands neighborhood before moving on to the spacious views from Arvada, Lakewood and Golden. Circumventing the hill climb, the Metric Century course splits off and heads to Broomfield.

Cyclist ride their way east towards the sweeping plains. They then turn south and follow the wide open road, offering the best of Colorado’s contrasting vistas with grassy plains on one side and snowcapped peaks on the other. The final leg of this course is a straight shot to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, on to the Post Ride Street Party Festivities on Main Street at the Shops at Northfield Stapleton.

Registration includes a meal at the Post Ride Street Party and a sponsor sample bag on ride day.

Is this course for you?

This is the perfect option if you want a great course but do not feel ready for a major climb or extra miles. It is also a great training ride as you prepare for other long distance rides this summer.

Must be at least 14 years old or if younger than 14 years must have proof of completing a 75 mile ride or multi-day ride within the past year.

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Quarter Century (25 mile)

Official Start Time: 9:30AM / Course Close: 2PM

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The Quarter Century (25 mile) course will head from the Shops at Northfield Stapleton towards Lowry on designated bike lanes heading towards the Cherry Creek Bike Trail. Once on the Cherry Creek Bike Trail, the course will cruise through some of the great neighborhoods of Denver including Virginia Vale, Cherry Creek leading to Downtown Denver. Following the Platte River, with views of the Highlands, cyclists will ride a pastoral course through some of the more industrial areas of Denver including Globeville and Rhino.

The last leg of the Quarter Century is a straight shot to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and on to the Post Ride Street Party festivities on Main Street at the Shops at Northfield Stapleton.

Is this course for you?

This course is for everyone! It is attainable for all ages and very safe as it takes you off of busy city streets.

Registration includes a meal at the Post Ride Street Party and sponsor sample bag on ride day.

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5-Mile Family Ride

Start Time: 9:30AM

The 5-Mile Family Ride course is intended for families who are looking for something more than the Parade but aren’t quite up to the challenge of the Quarter Century. This is a great opportunity for raising money and awareness for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation without enduring the physical demands of the longer courses.

The course will follow the Quarter Century for the first 2.5 miles (see map above) but will turn around at that point and return the to Shops at Northfield Stapleton to complete the mileage.

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Kids Bicycle Parade (1 mile)

Start Time: 12:00PM

Register for the Kids Bicycle Parade

Registration for the Denver Century Ride Kids Bicycle Parade (1 mile) is FREE!

This ride down Main Street gives the youngest cyclists the opportunity to decorate their bicycles, tricycles or balance bikes and show them off as they cruise through the Post Ride Street Party at the Shops at Northfield Stapleton.

A perfect way to spend a Saturday with fun for the whole family!

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