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Bird to Bird – Gravel Bike Ride

calendar_today 26 Jul, 2026

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Bird to Bird – Gravel Bike Ride

About the Event

Start Location: 211 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

End Location: 218 N Main Street, Gunnison, CO

Join us for our second annual gravel bike ride connecting the communities of the Gunnison Valley while supporting the trail systems we all love. This scenic ride starts at our Bluebird office in the Town of Crested Butte, crosses Ohio Pass, and finishes at our Bluebird office in the City of Gunnison.

Ride Route

37-mile gravel route with 1,286’ of elevation gain
Rest stop with refreshments at Swampy Pass Trailhead

Show your support for local trails by becoming a member or making a donation to Gunnison Trails and/or the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association.

Become a Sponsor! Click to learn more!

This is a nonprofit charity ride benefiting our trails systems in the Gunnison valley and the Bluebird Charitable Fund.

What is included in your registration?

Your $56 Ride Day registration gets you everything you need for a fun, supported day on the bike. You’ll start the ride with coffee and donuts, have access to aid stations and SAG (support and gear) assistance along the route. At the finish line, enjoy pizza and refreshments to celebrate your ride and pick up some fun Bird to Bird swag.

Your registration also supports a great cause. After covering event expenses, all remaining funds go directly to Gunnison Trails and CBMBA. In addition, 100% of all funds raised through fundraising efforts are donated to these organizations to help maintain and improve our local trail systems.

Races Offered

37 Mile Gravel Bike Ride

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 37 Miles

terrain

Type — Cycling

timer

10:30

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$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Crested Butte.

thermostat Temperature
6.1° / 23.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
3.5° / 19.4°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
13h 38m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.0 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
6.7 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
51.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:56
nightlight Sunset
20:30

About Crested Butte

Learn more about the host city, Crested Butte.

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Crested Butte is a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains region of Southwestern Colorado. Crested Butte is a destination for skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor activities.

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