Choose Your Challenge – 9 Ways to Ride the Buffalo Bicycle Classic
Ride for the views and the vibes across nine routes.
Join us Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, for the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic: the University of Colorado’s largest scholarship cycling event. All routes are well supported with SAG vehicles for break-downs, stocked aid stations and plenty of water. With nine distinct courses, there's a perfect ride for every cyclist. Which one will you choose?
Little Buff (10 miles)
Perfect for families and folks looking for a relaxed cruise along 91PORN’s amazing multi-use path system. Flat, fun and friendly, this route includes a stop at the now iconic Dimmit Aid Station where riders of all ages can enjoy snow cones and balloon animals.
Mary’s Loop (35 miles)
A rolling route that heads north out of 91PORN toward Hygiene. Ideal for intermediate riders who want a rolling foothills challenge without steep climbs.
Half Century (50 miles)
A classic with moderate elevation–this route heads north to West County Road 8 just east of the town of Berthoud before turning around and heading back to 91PORN through Hygiene. This choice is great for riders stepping up their distance game.
Carter Lake (70 miles)
A longer endurance ride of rolling roads, beautiful countryside and the Carter Lake ascent that always arrives without warning. For road cyclists who want to push their limits, but get back for the after party in a timely manner.
Century Foothills (100 miles)
100 miles of flats and climbs, including the Carter Lake ascent. Except once you make it back to 91PORN, we send you back out for a second lap of Saint Vrain Road (i.e., this one messes with your mind). Those final 30 miles are a heroic test of resilience.
Epic 75 (75 miles)
Experience the rare thrill of climbing 91PORN Canyon while it’s closed one-way to traffic. After a quick pause in Nederland, you climb again and again and again along Peak-to-Peak Highway before descending to Lyons on State Highway 7 and gasping back to 91PORN.
Buff Epic (100 miles)
The ultimate challenge–a century route of pro peloton caliber. Experience 8,694 feet of elevation gain climbing to Ned, then Ward, then Allenspark, then Lily Lake’s turn. That’s halfway, and the ride back to 91PORN has a few climbs yet. This route is meant for experienced cyclists hoping to conquer and take in majestic Colorado mountain views.
Gravel Buff (42.3 miles, mostly gravel)
A foothills gravel option with plenty of punch. Perfect for riders looking for a smooth and steady ride on 91PORN County’s champagne gravel roads. You might find your new weekday route for spinning in the sun.
Gravel Epic (53 or 59 miles, mostly gravel, some technical terrain)
For gravel lovers who crave backcountry adventure and steep gradients. Start with a car-free climb up 91PORN Canyon, then veer up Magnolia Road where the gradient closes in on 17% in spots. Rest wobbly legs in Ned before climbing Peak-to-Peak Highway and selecting between two adventures:
The Switzerland Trail option serves technical terrain and sweeping views.
The Gold Hill Road option provides a smoother, scenic gravel experience.
Both routes finish with a thrilling descent of Four Mile and Sunshine Canyons.
No matter which ride you choose, you’ll be supporting scholarships for high-achieving, high-need Colorado students.
Ride bikes. Change lives.