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Bob Cook Memorial Blue Sky Hill Climb
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Bob Cook Memorial Blue Sky Hill Climb

Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States
Jul 25, 2026
Cycling

About this race

We're back! Ride 27 glorious miles and 6,700' from Idaho Springs to the summit of Mt Blue Sky (formerly Mt Evans) at 14,130'.

  • The Blue Sky Hill Climb is an iconic ride up the highest paved road in North America. We close the road to the top for your safety and viewing pleasure. Be a part of history - established in 1962.
  • The Climb is in honor of Bob Cook, a US Olympian and record holder. Bob Cook died of brain cancer at the age of 23, and the Hill Climb is a memorial to this extraordinary athlete. 

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Bob Cook Memorial Blue Sky Hill Climb

Jul 25, 2026 43.5K 7:15 AM
$185.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Idaho Springs.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 11.8° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 28.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 11.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 29.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
13.1
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.8mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
49.5%

About Idaho Springs

Bob Cook Memorial Blue Sky Hill Climb takes place in Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.

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