Crooked Gravel

DATE: Saturday August 7, 2027

Crooked Gravel takes a few cues from an exploratory event the legendary Ron Kiefel put together a decade ago called Crooked Roubaix. Back before gravel bikes were really a thing, Kiefel and some friends set out on a 95-mile dirt-road adventure from Winter Park up into the high mountains on road bikes. Fast forward to 2027 and we’ve all become part of the exciting world of gravel.

Winter Park, Colorado has hundreds of miles of smooth and stunning gravel roads featuring beautiful wildflowers, Aspen groves and babbling brooks.

The Rambler course packs a perfect punch — 25 miles of rolling terrain, flowing gravel, and wide-open mountain views before looping back into town. Fast, fun, and scenic, it’s the ideal mix of challenge and reward.

Looking for more? The Grinder course turns things up a notch — more miles, more climbing, and even bigger views. You’ll top out at 10,500 feet after a 12-mile, sustained climb that will test your legs and fill your lungs with that high-country air. It’s tough, wild, and absolutely unforgettable.

Want the most? The new Epic course combines the other two courses into one giant course!

New for 2027! Three courses, 25 mile - Rambler, 67 mile - Grinder or the new 93 mile - Epic course of pure Colorado challenge — climbs, views, and grit at 10,500 feet. How far will you go? Push your limits on Colorado’s most scenic and challenging gravel routes. 

If nothing worth doing is easy, then Crooked Gravel is definitely worth doing!