Dig into the family-friendly, bike-lovin’ event that offers a full-spectrum FoCo experience.

In 2024, there are five route options: 12-, 32- 60-, 100-, & 118-mile. All mileage is approximate and pending permits. All routes 32-miles and above are rolling. The 118-mile has a significant multi-tiered climb.

The area where is now Fort Collins was continuously inhabited by many American Indian cultural groups, the last being the Cheyenne and Arapaho, before their forced move to reservations in 1878. In addition, Fort Collins has a rich cultural history of Hispanic heritage and Germans from Russia. Read more on Fort Collins’ history.

  • 12 Mile Here for It Route p/b Safe Routes to School

    12-miles of fun focused on the amazing Fort Collins bike path infrastructure. We'll be exploring some gravel at one of Fort Collins' most picturesque fun to ride parks, complete with a rest stop for families to take in the adventure and activities to explore along the way. The route is very flat.

    This route is not chip-timed as it is designed for newer riders and families. All riders will still receive number plates.

    This route leaves New Belgium Brewing at 9:30am. Here for It Route.

  • 32-Mile Dare You Route

    Journey beyond the city limits to see new sites and roads. This route will explore some gems north and east of Fort Collins that many have not explored. A mid-way rest stop will provide a breaking point to take it all in and refuel before winding your way back into town. You’ll stumble across an Oasis with about four-miles to go. Elevation gain is approximately 1300 feet with gentle rollers.

    This route will be chip-timed and have overall podiums, as well as age-group, para, and single speed podium and prizes.

    This route leaves New Belgium Brewing at 9am. Dare You Route.

  • 60-Mile Double Dog Dare You Route

    One of our original distances! This route gets a small make-over in 2024, but will keep the same busy vibes. This isn’t your chill 60-mile route! You'll discover more challenging gravel-awesomeness than you ever knew was within reach of the city limits. Two rest stops and Oasis are provided.

    Elevation gain is approximately 2560 feet with mostly momentum-style rollers.

    This route will be chip-timed and have overall podiums, as well as age-group, para, and single speed podium and prizes.

    This route leaves New Belgium Brewing at 8am. Double Dog Dare You Route.

  • 100-mile Triple Dog Dare You Route

    Yep, we’re bringing back the fastest gravel century…again. A modest extension of the Double Dog Dare You Route, grab a group of friends and rotate through for a record-fast gravel century. Four rest stops and an Oasis will keep you hydrated and fueled.

    Elevation gain is approximately 5100ft. Expect rollers all around, heading north to Carr before meandering west and then south back to the brewery. There are no significant climbs.

    This route will be chip-timed and have overall podiums, as well as age-group, para, and single speed podium and prizes.

    This route leaves New Belgium Brewing at 7am. Triple Dog Dare You Route.

118-mile Quadruple Dog Dare You Route

The course is hand marked and laid out by Zack Allison, master route builder for other sites such as Gravel Graceland, and Bike Sports. By the numbers, this route may look easily obtainable, but the road surface, B roads, exposure, and winds can test any riders will to survive. Five (up from four) rest-stops and an Oasis keep you full of fuel and water so you can journey-on.

Elevation gain is approximately 7432ft. Expect rollers in the first half and a significant climb about mile 53-70.

This route includes a $9000 prize purse split between top men, women, and non-binary/gender expansive riders, age group podiums and prizes, and, of course, the infamous bolo tie for meeting the 2024 bolo tie time (See times under Competitors on our FAQ page).

This route leaves New Belgium Brewing at 6am. The Quad Dog Dare You Route is now available (reminder: Mile 49-50 is private and only available on race day). There will be no significant course changes from 2023 and an added water stop at the top of the climb.