One of Colorado’s most iconic road rides loops over three high passes and finishes right back at Copper Mountain.
The Copper Triangle is a bucket-list Colorado road ride — a roughly 80-mile loop that crests three mountain passes (Fremont, Tennessee, and Vail) with about 6,000 feet of climbing. It starts and finishes at Copper Mountain on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Riders are rewarded with some of the best high-alpine scenery in the state, well-stocked aid stations, and a celebratory finish-line festival back in Center Village. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just soaking up the views, it’s a ride to remember.
Ride Highlights
- ~80-mile loop over three classic passes — Fremont, Tennessee & Vail
- ~6,000 ft of climbing through high-alpine Colorado scenery
- Aid stations stocked along the route
- Finish-line festival back at Copper’s Center Village
Know Before You Go
- Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Start/Finish: Copper Mountain
- Admission: Registration required to ride
- Altitude: The route tops out above 11,000 ft — train and hydrate accordingly
Riding the Copper Triangle?
Our local team has known this mountain for 30 years. Questions about this event or how to spend a summer day on the hill? We’re always happy to help.