2024 SBT GRVL Tentative Route Descriptions

Please note: we are still in the permitting process with Routt County and our 2024 SBT GRVL routes have not been finalized, however, we anticipate them being as close as possible to the following descriptions. Due to the fact that these routes are subject to change, we do not have GPX files or links available for our Black, Blue and Red courses, but will make them available as soon as they are finalized. Our official routes will be communicated to our participants via email and social media in a timely manner prior to the event.

2024 SBT GRVL Black Course: Approximately 125 miles with over 10,000 feet of climbing

Don’t be fooled, while our new course is technically shorter than previous years, that doesn’t make it any less difficult. We took a few paved miles off of the 2023 course and added about 800 feet of climbing. We promise you will feel it!  Our updated course will still include plenty of the wide, smooth champagne gravel roads that you have come to love in Steamboat, but will also feature a few additional backcountry climbs with beautiful views of the more remote areas of Routt County.  Some of these ascents and descents will seem a bit steeper and narrower, but the scenic views will be well worth the effort.  Consisting of about 88% dirt, we believe this will be a very well rounded race course and a bucket list ride for all.  Bring your easy gears and your technical skills—you will need them! 

 

2024 SBT GRVL Blue Course: Approximately 100 miles with about 7,000 feet

We’re keeping the same century mileage as last year, but have added nearly 1000 more feet of elevation.  This updated Blue Course will have more of the champagne gravel you’re used to and will share much of the Black Course, while avoiding many of the short, punchy technical climbs of the longer 125 mile version.  With 84 miles of dirt roads, we promise to be one of the greatest gravel century rides you will ever experience.

 

2024 SBT GRVL Red Course: Approximately 56.5 miles with 4000 feet of climbing and 56% gravel

SBT GRVL Red Course—56.5 miles, 4000 feet of climbing, 56% gravel

The Red course will tour the south side of Steamboat this year, heading toward the town of Oak Creek.  The course splits its time between our famous champaign gravel and some rolling paved hills in ranch country, but will keep you on your toes by throwing in our famous and chunky Cow Creek finish.  While the Red Course will be a bit easier than in years past, it will be just as beautiful!

2024 SBT GRVL Green Course: No change from 2023! 37 miles approximately 2,000 feet of climbing and 20 miles of gravel

GREEN is the introduction to the best riding in Steamboat and accessible to all abilities, ages and experience levels. Featuring just under 40 miles of rolling gravel roads around If you enjoy being outside and have access to any type of bike you can and should do this ride. It will change your life!