Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists ride during a prologue portion of Ride the Rockies on June 9, 2018 in Breckenridge,Co .
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostA cyclist makes his way to Steamboat Springs during the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 11, 2018 from Edwards to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists ride the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 11, 2018 from Edwards to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists camp on the second day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 11, 2018 in Steamboat Springs, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostLee Frausel looks at the routes for the next day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 11, 2018 in Steamboat Springs, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists ride the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 11, 2018 from Edwards to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists make their way through mountains on the third day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 12, 2018 in Steamboat Springs, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostA cyclist smiles as she make her way down the hill on the third day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 12, 2018 in Steamboat Springs, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists make their way through mountains on the third day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 12, 2018 in Steamboat Springs, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists make their way through mountains on the third day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 12, 2018 in Steamboat Springs, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostDrew Haugen emerges from a river after cooling off following the third day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 12, 2018 in Steamboat Springs, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists ride the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 11, 2018 from Edwards to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists rides up a hill during the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 11, 2018 from Edwards to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostMelissa Tank, of Golden, chats with Joe Bishop, of Castle Rock, during the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 10, 2018 from Breckenridge to Edwards, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour. This will be Tank's four time at the tour. "Everyday was pretty, everyday was hard," Tank said as she recalls her first time she rode. "I am gonna do it every year until I can't do it anymore."
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists ride the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 11, 2018 from Edwards to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists ride the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 11, 2018 from Edwards to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostA cyclist rides up a hill during the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 11, 2018 from Edwards to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostGraham Sherlock carries his belonging after arriving at the campsite during the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 11, 2018 from Edwards to Steamboat Springs, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostVirgil Borman puts up a tent during the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 10, 2018 from Breckenridge to Edwards, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostKelly Johnson, of Great Falls, Mont., gets ready to set his bike down at an aid station during the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 10, 2018 from Breckenridge to Edwards, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostLarry Davis, of Vail, takes a break at an aid station during the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 10, 2018 from Breckenridge to Edwards, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists ride the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 10, 2018 from Breckenridge to Edwards, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists take a break at an aid station during the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 10, 2018 from Breckenridge to Edwards, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour. At aid stations, participating riders can use restrooms, hydrate, get their bicycles checked and receive medical attention.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostNiyonkuru Belitra, 12, takes a moment to himself before the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 10, 2018 from Breckenridge to Edwards, Colo. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour. Belitra is apart of the Denver Front Rangers Junior Cycling Club.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostJim Collin, of Bethesda, Md, takes a moment following a prologue portion of Ride the Rockies on June 9, 2018 in Breckenridge,Co .
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostBob Shaver, of Denver, takes a moment during a prologue portion of Ride the Rockies on June 9, 2018 in Breckenridge,Co.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists take a break during a prologue portion of Ride the Rockies on June 9, 2018 in Breckenridge,Co .
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclist Mara Abbott makes a turn during a prologue portion of Ride the Rockies on June 9, 2018 in Breckenridge,Co .
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists make their way through mountains during final day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 15, 2018 from Winter Park to Breckenridge, Co.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostSheila Szymanski takes a break at a water strop during final day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 15, 2018 from Winter Park to Breckenridge, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostCyclists make their way through mountains during final day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 15, 2018 from Winter Park to Breckenridge, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostA cyclist looks on towards the mountains during final day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 15, 2018 from Winter Park to Breckenridge, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostA Cyclist climbs a hill during final day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 15, 2018 from Winter Park to Breckenridge, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostTeam Samaritan members Carolyn Milano chats with Andre van Hall before saying good by following final day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 15, 2018 from Winter Park to Breckenridge, Co. van Hall, who is blind, inspired Milano to join the team.
Shaban Athuman, The Denver PostTeam Samaritan sings happy birthday to Roger Adams during final day of the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies on June 15, 2018 from Winter Park to Breckenridge, Co. Over 1,500 riders came from around the country to participate in the six day, cross-state tour.
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Cyclists ride during a prologue portion of Ride the Rockies on June 9, 2018 in Breckenridge,Co .
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Photos from the 2018 Ride the Rockies. This year’s ride will be a loop, kicking off in Breckenridge and returning — 418 miles and 25,935 vertical feet later — to the historic mining town. In addition to Breckenridge, this year’s event will showcase the communities of Edwards, Steamboat Springs, Grand Lake and Winter Park.

































