Thank Gravel It's Friday is teaming up with Ostroy for an epic gravel ride in Colorado Springs at the Ostroy HQ. We first met their crew in Boulder three years ago, and have been friends ever since. Throughout the ride you will be on an former railway, passing old mining claims that now only are accessible by bicycle or motorcycle, a true homage to the Colorado gold rush. We are teaming up with the Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates to raise money for the advocacy they do in the Pikes Peak region. We will also have a short and long route, so you can choose your own adventure.
Meet at the Ostroy HQ in Colorado Springs for coffee and checkin between 8 - 8:45am. (Please bring your registration QR code with you, this will keep things smooth). Rollout is at 9am, where we will all roll to the first climb together. We acknowledge their will be different fitness levels so the group will naturally break up. We will have an aid station on the route with some hydration and sodas.
Bring a change of clothes and hang out after the ride with your fellow cyclists as we cheers to a big day, new friends and adventure on the bike together. There will be a food truck and some post ride beverages, and possibly a first look at something new Ostroy is working on.
Our goal has always been to reduce the barrier to entry in cycling where equipment and events are costly. This is our way to give riders who are thinking about signing up for a race the platform to experience a semi supported ride, without the stress and financial investment, before they commit to something bigger. We are here to support the community, and this is our way of giving back. If you had a good experience with us and would like to donate directly to TGIF, you can do so on Venmo or PayPal :)
Routes
Party Pace - 27 miles | 4200’ climbing
Full Beans - 52 miles | 6200’ climbing
*Routes subject to change, please use your real email to RSVP so you can get updates*