Bird to Bird – Gravel Bike Ride

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.

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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.

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