Far Out Gravel Adventure Series
5th Annual · Boulder, Colorado
August 29, 2026
Lose the route. Find yourself.
Far Out is a free, 80s-inspired checkpoint adventure through the mountains above Boulder.
There are no timing chips. No podiums. No entry fee.
Just old mining roads, hard climbs, hidden checkpoints, intentional support, and a community of riders setting out to discover what they are capable of.
Choose your route. Ride your own pace. Help the person beside you.
Adventure creates stories. Community gives them meaning.
Why Far Out Exists
A traditional gravel weekend can begin with a $250 registration fee. Add travel, lodging, rental cars, meals, and time away from work, and a single event can cost thousands of dollars.
We believe meaningful experiences on a bicycle should not be reserved for those who can afford them.
Far Out is free by choice.
It is built by volunteers, supported by partners, and created for anyone willing to show up, try something difficult, and take care of the people around them.
This is not a product being sold to a community.
It is something the community creates together.
More Than a Bike Ride
Far Out raises money and awareness for mental health services alongside Ride for Hope.
We ride for the people who are struggling quietly. For those who have asked for help. For those who have not found the words yet. And for those who no longer have the opportunity to ride beside us.
After the first Far Out of 2026, 85 people helped raise just over $4,000.
Our goal is to raise $15,000 by August 29 and help connect people in Colorado with mental health care they may otherwise be unable to afford.
All donations are tax deductible. Riders who donate $30 or more will receive a limited-edition, reusable TGIF x MiiR Far Out bottle while supplies last.
The donation platform states that 100% of each contribution goes toward the mission.
Donations are never required to ride. They are always appreciated.
Choose Your Adventure
Far Out is inspired more by an adventure rally and treasure hunt than a traditional cycling event.
Checkpoint books are hidden throughout the mountains. Find each one, tear out a page, and carry it back to the finish as proof of where the day took you and get entered into the raffle to win free prizes.
The Far Out Route
Approximately 50 miles · 7,000 feet of climbing
A serious mountain ride with steep roads, technical terrain, fast descents, and enough climbing to make the finish feel earned. Don’t get it twisted, this is still a challenging route and you should be proud to complete it.
The Gnarly Route
Approximately 90 miles · 10,000 feet of climbing
A long day through old mountain roads, forest tracks, mining country, and high-elevation terrain. Built for riders looking to test their preparation, patience, and willingness to continue when the easy decision would be to turn home.
Both routes are demanding. Neither is a lesser adventure.
Supported, Not Sanitized
Far Out is intentionally supported—but it remains a mountain adventure.
Aid stations, hydration, food, volunteers, and community partners will be waiting along the way. You are still responsible for carrying what you need to manage your own day.
Bring:
Food and hydration
Electrolytes
A flat-repair kit and tools
Downloaded navigation
Sun protection
A packable jacket or shell (weather in Colorado changes quickly, don’t end your day from a 15-minute storm)
Enough tire and gearing for steep, loose terrain
We recommend 45–55 mm tires and the widest gearing your bike can reasonably accommodate. Cell coverage is limited, and Colorado mountain weather can change quickly. Prepare conservatively and make smart decisions when conditions change.
Preparation is part of the adventure.
Loud Clothes. Open Minds.
Far Out was created as an alternative to the polished seriousness of traditional cycling events.
Wear the neon. Dig out the mesh jersey. Bring the fanny pack, leg warmers, questionable sunglasses, and whatever else makes you feel like the hero of a direct-to-VHS adventure movie.
Or show up exactly as you are.
Ride what you want. Wear what you want.
Your ride. Your rules.
Back at Camp
Every route ends at Upslope Brewing.
Turn in your checkpoint pages, get a raffle ticket, find some food, grab something cold, and settle in for the stories.
The raffle begins at 6:00 p.m., with prizes from the partners who help keep Far Out free. There will be music, friendship bracelets, tired legs, questionable dancing, and people who began the morning as strangers sitting together like old friends.
The ride is only half the experience.
August 29 Details
Check-in and coffee: 7:00–7:45 a.m.
Safety talk: 7:50 a.m.
Rollout: 8am - Small groups departing ten minutes apart
Start/finish: Giordana Pop-Up, 939 Pearl Street
Afterparty: Upslope Brewing - 1898 South Flatiron Court, Boulder, Co
Raffle: 6:00 p.m.
Theme: 80’s adventure
Routes: Approximately 50 miles / 7,000 feet and 90 miles / 10,000+ feet
Routes and support details remain subject to change. Registered riders will receive final information before the event.
Bring Someone With You
Bring a friend who has never believed they belonged at a gravel event.
Bring the coworker who needs something on the calendar to look forward to. Bring the person who has been waiting for a sign to attempt a bigger day. Bring someone who could use new roads, new people, and a reminder that difficult things become more manageable when we stop facing them alone.
We believe Far Out may be the most supported free ride in the country.
Help us prove that community—not an entry fee—is what makes an experience valuable.
Adventure is mandatory. Community is everything.
Lose the route. Find yourself.
Routes subject to change. Use your real email when you RSVP so we can keep you updated
RSVP HERE
Questions? stoke@thankgravelitsfriday.com