Pueblo Chile Ride

Ride with us Saturday September 20th!

Enjoy big views, Solar Roast Coffee, a balloon launch, and the Pueblo Chile & Frijoles fest.

Details below!

Coffee & Salsa

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New Friends

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Explore Pueblo

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Coffee & Salsa 〰️ New Friends 〰️ Explore Pueblo 〰️

What is it?

The Pueblo Chile Ride is a social gravel and bike path ride starting in downtown Pueblo on Saturday, September 20th. The ride will pause for coffee and views of the Chile Fest Balloon Launch, soak in views at Lake Pueblo, and finish back downtown with complimentary entry into the Chile Fest and bike parking thanks to Visit Pueblo.

We’ll have special bonuses for riders while they last, including Grassroots Gravel swag, Pueblo salsa, bike gear, brews from Athletic Brewing, and more!  

This ride requires (free) registration here and is at-your-own-risk on open roads. 

Who:

To join the Chile Ride, we suggest riders have prior experience riding 12-15 miles self-supported or with a friend. We always encourage youth and family riding, and understand that the comfort level of different kids can be across the board. In general, we suggest participants are at least 10 years old with prior experience riding at least 12 miles. All youth must be accompanied by a guardian for the entire ride.

When: 

  • Saturday, September 20th

    • Meet at 6:15 am

    • Depart at 6:30 am sharp

Where to meet:

  • Lot right next to south Main st Garage, 110 S Main st Pueblo CO 81003

  • NOTE: the lot is technically private parking, so park IN the garage.

Where to Park:

  • Park IN the South Main st parking garage, 110 S Main st Pueblo CO 81003

The Ride:

  • 20.8 miles, 835 ft elevation gain

  • 10-12 mph pace

  • Moderate terrain - includes non-technical gravel and dirt, public roads, and concrete multi-use trail

  • Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52306054

  • Stops:

    • ~6:45 am, ~4 miles in - Pueblo City Park - watch hot air balloons take off in the distance while you sip fresh Solar Roast Coffee

    • ~8:30 am, ~7 miles in - Lake Pueblo State Park - soak in epic views of rock formations across the lake, local birds and animals, and mountains in the distance

    • ~ 9:30 am, ~17 miles in - regroup in C&O Window & Door parking lot

    • ~10:00 am, finish at Pueblo Chile Festival

What to bring:

  • Your bike

  • Helmet

  • Water bottle

  • A snack

  • Appropriate clothing for the weather (check the low AND the high!)

  • Tools and spare tube if you typically have them

Things to know:

  • This ride is at-your-own-risk and requires (free) registration here. 

  • Downtown Pueblo will be VERY BUSY later in the day due to Chile Fest. Expect to ride cautiously or walk your bike in the downtown later in the day.

  • Plan to hydrate!

  • Store your valuables out-of-sight in your vehicle.

  • If you’d like to park your bike in the fest, plan to bring your bike lock