ADVOCACY

SBT GRVL p/b Wahoo Gives Back

We believe that cycling events should be a unifying experience that bring together a community of people that share a passion for getting outside on two wheels and exploring nature. We are grateful for our entire extended gravel family, and have been fortunate to work with national and local partners who share our same beliefs and support a common goal.

In 2025, we are narrowing our commitments to focus on cycling and youth in Routt County. This new focus allows us to amplify our positive impact as we elevate these organizations within our local community. As an event with a broad and diverse rider base, we are creating connections, pathways, and opportunities to support advocacy fundraising efforts and create platforms for our partners to fundraise and expand their reach beyond our backyard.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our three 2025 Local Partners below, and help us further the work of these non-profits and their beneficial role in supporting our youth and cycling within Steamboat Springs and Hayden.

Local Advocacy Partners

The Cycle Effect works to provide young women equal opportunity and access to the sport of mountain biking. We aim to serve 70% of participants who identify as Latinx and/or Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and work to remove financial barriers while supporting social-emotional well-being for our participants. By centering our values of equity, compassion, belonging, thriving, courage, and fun, we are committed to creating an organization that allows female-identifying and non-binary participants the opportunity to create brighter futures and build stronger communities.

Routt County Riders advocates to implement positive change for all types of cyclists in Northwest Colorado.

They accomplish their mission through community outreach activities like social rides, safety initiatives, trail maintenance and coordinated — Routt County Riders advocates to implement positive change for all types of cyclists in Northwest Colorado. They accomplish their mission through community outreach activities like social rides, safety initiatives, trail maintenance and coordinated volunteer days. They engage civically and advocate for trail diversity and road infrastructure improvements throughout the Yampa Valley and beyond.

SSWSC is a non-profit 501(C) 3 organization providing sports and youth development programming for over 1,300 athletes every year. Their mission is to create champions on and off the mountain by developing life skills and personal growth through sports. Their mission is to be the nation’s model community youth sports organization inspiring every individual to achieve their highest level of personal and athletic potential.