Pueblo, CO – September 24, 2025. Pueblo’s own bicycle race and festival, Grassroots Gravel powered by UCHealth, is in its third year and is bringing huge growth and huge energy for 2025. Founded in 2023 by Pueblo local Adam Davidson, Grassroots Gravel is “a race for everyone”.
Four course options range from 15 to 113 miles and are primarily on the gravel roads of Pueblo county. The event offers a full range of top-tier support so every person at every pace can experience it. In 2024 that included over 800 registrants from 28 states ranging from internationally recognized professional cyclists on race podiums to local youth, first-time racers, and everyone in-between.
The 2025 event will take place in the heart of downtown Pueblo at the intersection of Main Street and Alan Hamel Avenue. Over 1,000 riders are expected (including hundreds of Puebloans!) and spectators are encouraged to cheer on the race departs and experience the festival.
The race and festival has grown to include a two day outdoor industry expo, Friday night concert presented by T-Fiber and produced by SoCO Student Media featuring award-winning bands Los Mocochetes and The Savage Blush, and Saturday night afterparty featuring international drum & bass DJ BC#9. Also new for 2025: racers on the longest course will be challenged and awarded in the Solar Roast Coffee Climb, a massive hill segment west of Beulah with coffee and cash podium prizes.
A portion of event proceeds each year goes to support the Grassroots Gravel Ride Together Grant as well as a huge range of nonprofits, education, and access initiatives. Beneficiaries and partners include Red Creek Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo, Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center, Beulah Fire, Bicycle Colorado, Adaptive Adventures, Ride For Racial Justice, Radical Adventure Riders, and more.
Visit grassrootsgravel.com for event details, learning resources, opportunities to get involved, and more.
Learn more about UCHealth at UCHealth.org and make sure to check out the Ready. Set. CO. challenge!
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