Route Update to 80-Mile Route on Saturday, July 18
To prioritize the safety of our riders, volunteers, and the local community, and with the guidance of medical experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado, we have modified the route for Saturday’s Courage Classic 80-mile route due to the Willow Fire near Leadville and ongoing road construction. Rider safety, volunteer support, and participant experience remain our priorities.
Riders on the 80-mile course will travel to the top of Fremont Pass and return to Copper Mountain before continuing over Vail Pass, through Vail, to Minturn and back to Copper. The new route remains 80.3 miles with 6,762 feet of elevation gain and has been approved by local agencies and partners. A full route map is available below and on Ride with GPS. We are currently working with Volunteer Supervisors on updated plans for the new 80-mile route and will be in touch with all volunteers whose assignments will be affected.
Please continue reading below for updated start times to ALL routes.
What to expect
You’ll see start times listed on the routes below. Courage Classic routes do not have an official send off from the start line. Starting by the times listed below will ensure on-route services are available during your ride.
You’ll see streamers, helmet bling, tandem bikes and buggies in tow. Our amazing volunteers are on the routes to point you in the right direction and give you that extra encouragement you need to conquer mountains. Aid Stations stocked with breakfast and lunch items, beverages, snacks, restrooms, medical and mechanical aid are available every 6-25 miles. Running out of steam? Sag Wagons (large vans with bike racks) are on route each day to give you a lift up the hill, to the next aid station, or to the finish line if you need it.
The sound of cowbells and cheers will usher you to the Finish Line. Children’s Colorado families and supporters line the Finish, holding pompoms and hand-made signs expressing encouragement and their appreciation!
Route options
Choose from routes ranging from 2 to 80 miles through the beautiful Rocky Mountains, starting and ending in Copper Mountain.
You will select your route for each day when you register. Don’t worry, if your plans change you can update your selected route any time prior to the tour in your Participant Center.
These routes are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances within counties/towns. We will update all riders if there are any changes to the routes below.
Not seeing a route that fits your experience? Check out the Courage Cruise!
*As a Colorado State Patrol directive, please do not start any of these routes until 5:45 a.m.
Saturday, July 18, 2026: route options
July 18 Route Map
Sunday, July 19, 2026: route options
July 19 Route Map
