Featured Event
Sip, Savor, and Spin: The 32nd Annual Tour de Vineyards Awaits
By; Gary Robinson / AvidCyclist.com As the heat of summer begins to wane and the first hues of fall paint the Western Slope, cyclists from across the country will gather in Palisade, Colorado, for a ride unlike any other. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, The Ride Collective will host the 32nd annual Tour de Vineyards — a vibrant blend of scenic cycling, local flavors, and community spirit set against the backdrop of Colorado’s celebrated wine ... Read more
Tour of the Moon: Where Cycling History, Hollywood, and the American West Converge
Tour of the Moon: Where Cycling History, Hollywood, and the American West Converge Gary Robinson | Avid Cyclist There are bike rides, and then there are experiences that transcend the act of pedaling. The Tour of the Moon, held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado, belongs firmly in the second category. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Colorado National Monument — with its towering red rock monoliths, sheer-walled canyons, and sweeping ... Read more
Gravel Worlds 2026 – The Grassroots Phenomenon Continues
By Gary Robinson, AvidCyclist.com As the sport of gravel cycling has exploded into a global phenomenon, finding an event that stays true to the roots of the discipline is a rare treasure. Enter Lauf Gravel Worlds®, returning for its 17th anniversary in Lincoln, Nebraska. Set for August 19-23, 2026, Gravel Worlds has established itself not just as a premier racing event, but as an annual reunion for the “Gravel Family.” This year, AvidCyclist.com is proud ... Read more
Ride the Circle: Experience the Magic of the Enchanted Circle Bicycle Tour
By the Avid Cyclist Staff Date: August 8, 2026 Location: Red River, New Mexico Produced By: The Ride Collective Prepare to experience the raw, natural beauty of Northern New Mexico on August 8, 2026, with the Enchanted Circle Bicycle Tour. Produced by our esteemed partners at The Ride Collective, this event offers cyclists the opportunity to ride some of the most scenic and challenging routes in the Southwest. As a proud Media Partner of ... Read more
The Pedaler’s Jamboree – A Rolling Music Festival on the Katy Trail
By Gary Robinson, AvidCyclist.com If you are looking for a cycling event that perfectly blends the joy of riding with the vibrant energy of a music festival, look no further than the Pedaler’s Jamboree in Missouri. Held annually over Memorial Day Weekend, this unique event transforms the historic Katy Trail into a 32.7-mile rolling celebration of bicycles, live music, and community spirit. The 2026 edition is set to take place on Saturday, May 23, and ... Read more
Size Matters. And In Gravel, Sometimes Smaller Is Better-The Louisville Gravel Grinder Retrospect
By Jason Strohbehn Thoughts Following a Grassroots Gravel Event This past weekend, I attended the third annual Louisville Gravel Grinder in Louisville, Nebraska. Organized by a local cycling club out of Omaha, the event offered 50K and 100K distances and served as a perfect early-season kickoff for gravel riding in the region. With around 200 participants from across the Midwest, the event carried an undeniable sense of community from start to finish. In just its ... Read more
Dirt roads and open space provide perfect setting for The Roughneck Gravel
Featured Event: Roughneck Gravel Delivers Big Pennsylvania Energy If gravel racing has a personality test, Roughneck Gravel would probably answer with a grin, a handshake, and a warning that the climbs are steeper than they look. Held in and around Titusville, Pennsylvania, this event is not just another ride on another network of back roads. It is a rolling tour through the Oil Region, where rough dirt, deep woods, local history, and a healthy sense ... Read more
Say “Aloha” To Gravel in Hawaii This November
Aloha Gravel was born from a desire to make events in Hawaii to have a greater impact. Many destination events bring people to the islands, but much of the profit leaves with giant event organizers. The local communities, culture, and people don’t always benefit in the way they should. This realization sparked a simple but powerful idea: what if an event could give more than it takes? At its core, Aloha Gravel is designed to flip that model. Most, if not ... Read more
Between the Miles: Why Riders Keep Choosing Grassroots Gravel
By; Adam Davidson, Grassroots Gravel It’s time. You’re finally here: race weekend. You step into the bustle of bodies, bikes, and expo booths at Grassroots Gravel in Pueblo, Colorado and immediately notice something feels different. There’s a warmth to the atmosphere. A sense of connection to everyone who’s part of this thing. The volunteers checking you in are excited to hear where you’re from and what you’re riding. Riders around you are swapping plans for ... Read more
Inside the Baker City Cycling Classic 2026: Eastern Oregon’s Road Stage Race
By Sean Benesh On the Baker City Cycling Classic as a Proving Ground Last year, I stood on the side of a wide Eastern Oregon highway and watched a field slowly come apart with the snow-capped Wallowa Mountains in the background. Not explode. Not some dramatic highlight-reel moment. Just … come apart. It was late morning. That dry Eastern Oregon light that makes everything feel sharper than it probably is. I could hear freehubs and ... Read more
