Denver Century Ride

Ride HQ 8354 E 49th Ave #1740, Denver, CO 80238

No, all four courses will be the same as currently listed on the website, unless there is construction/cause to redirect along any of the routes closer to ride day as determined by our Ride Director. It is always a good idea to check the route pages during the week of the ride as things can change during the final days of planning and permitting.

Yes there are. In order to ensure you make it back to the post ride street party we enforce cut-off times. At every Aid Station there will be published closure times and this information will be provided on the website and in the Rider Instructions provided to each registered cyclist prior to ride day.  Additionally, there are published cut-off times and locations if you are riding the 100-mile route, and for riders on the 50-mile ride.  Check the website the week before the ride for these locations and times.

 The DCR is designed for riders of all ages. (The cyclists age is their age on the day of the event.) We want to share the beautiful bike routes and bike lanes with all generations. However, for your safety and the safety of other participants we have put the following restrictions in place

• Cyclists 16 and above may ride any route with a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian
• Cyclists 14 to 16 may ride any route with a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian and accompanied by an adult. If the adult is not a legal guardian, they must carry a permission letter signed by the parent or guardian stating they are accompanying the minor on the DCR.
• Cyclists 14 and younger may ride the 50, or 25-mile route with a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian and accompanied by an adult. If the adult is not a legal guardian, they must carry a permission letter signed by the parent or guardian stating they are accompanying the minor on the DCR.

Before deciding on any of the above distances for a minor child please review the routes at www.DenverCenturyRide.com and make sure your child is of the ability to complete the route. The DCR is a “Rules of the Road” ride and all participants must be versed in and able to follow the Rules of the Road, per the Colorado vehicular codes.

Yes, E-bikes are allowed on any of our four courses.

No, all roads are open to normal traffic during the DCR.  However, in high congestion areas there will be law enforcement posted.  These officers/troopers may stop or detain traffic at their discretion to allow the cyclists priority. Click here to see Rider Safety Rules on the Ride Information page for this information.

he elevation is different on each route, check the individual route pages for complete details. Please note information is subject to change.

100-Mile Elevation – Check out the entire map HERE

• Elevation: +6,061 / -6,042
• Grade: 9.8%
• Grade: 0.3%

85-Mile Elevation – Check out the entire map HERE

• Elevation: +4,402 / -4,051
• Grade: 9.6%
• Grade: 0%

50-Mile Elevation – Check out the entire map HERE

• Elevation: +1,886 / -1,887
• Grade: 6.6%
• Grade: -0.1%

25-Mile Elevation – Check out the entire map HERE

• Elevation: +731 / -731
• Grade: 5.1%
• Grade: 0%

Our goal is to keep our riders comfortable and safe, so we offer aid stations every 15-18 miles.  All Aid Stations are stocked with water, sports drinks, nutrition bars and other energizing foods!  If you need or prefer a specific nutritional or hydration item while riding, please bring that with you.  Note:  Hydration stations will ONLY provide water and hydration mix, please stock your jersey with nutrition accordingly.