50 Mile

Distance: 48.9 Miles
Elevation: +1,709 / -1,709 ft
Max. Grade: 6.4%
Avg. Grade: -0.0%
Start/Finish: The Shops at Northfield – 8354 E 49th Ave #1740, Denver, CO 80238
Time: The departure window for all 50 Mile Riders will be from 7:15am-8:00am

Looking for that perfect middle ground—where the ride is rewarding but not relentless? The 50-Mile Course offers a vibrant, urban adventure without the steep climbs of our longer routes. It’s the ride that proves you don’t have to go big to go bold.

This thoughtfully designed route winds you through Denver’s most iconic sights: pedal past City Park, cruise by Coors Field, wave to Union Station, and feel the energy outside Empower Field at Mile High. From the heart of downtown, the course flows south past Ruby Hill, through the tree-lined streets of Englewood and Cherry Hills, before turning north toward Central Park and finishing strong at Northfield.

Whether you're building toward a longer distance or just want to enjoy the city on two wheels, the 50-Mile Course is your ride. It’s become one of our most popular for a reason—it’s challenging enough to feel accomplished, but comfortable enough to enjoy every mile.

Highlights: Denver landmarks, scenic neighborhoods, urban parks
Ideal For: Intermediate riders, weekend warriors, ambitious casual cyclists
Challenge Level: 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️
Estimated Ride Time: ~4 hours at a moderate pace

7:15am – 8:00am: All 50 Mile cyclists start

**All cyclists riding the 50 Mile Route must be through Aid Station #1 by 9:00am. After 9:30am there will be no Denver Police Department support.

**After 9:30am ANYONE leaving Aid Station #1 will be directed to ride the 25 mile route ONLY.

4:00pm The 50 Mile Course Closes

This city-centric Urban ride starts and stops at Northfield Stapleton, weaves through old-elegant Denver along tree-lined streets and drops into downtown by way of Coors Field, Union Station and Confluence Park. Cyclists head as far west as O’Kane and Washington Heights parks before turning south rolling past many of the other areas City Parks and green spaces. As the ride continues it utilizes the beautiful streets of Cherry Hills Village enters James A Bible Park, additionally, Cook Park and Crestmoor Park are among some highlights of the cruise back north to the Post Ride Street Party.