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Blue Sky Hill Climb Gran Fondo

July 19 2025
Idaho Springs CO
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Distances: 27 miles, 7,000 feet
Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills
Limited to: 500 riders Participants

The Mt. Evans Hill climb is an iconic bicycle race that takes place on Mount Evans, Colorado. It was run for the first time in 1962. It was renamed in 1981 in honor of five-time race winner Bob Cook, who died of cancer at the age of 23.  

Course Description

The climb is 27.4 miles in length and takes place on the highest paved road in the United States. It's a 7,000' of climb from an elevation of 7,500' all the way up to 14,100.' For sure, climbing between 12,000' and 14,000' is a lot different than climbing from 10,000' to 12,000'. The climb has a short flat at Echo Lake and a slight downhill just before Summit Lake. Grades to Echo Lake average 3.5% for 6.7 miles and 5.8% for 5.8 miles. Echo Lake to the summit averages 5.6% for 5.5 miles, then 4.1% for 2.7 miles and finally 5.7% for 4.25 miles to the top. Maximum grade is 10%.  There are 11 switchbacks that you can view from the top.

What is the difference between Gran Fondo and USA Cycling Categories?

USA Categories are for individuals interested in competitive racing and do it on a regular basis or are planning to race on a regular basis. A USAC license or 1-Day license is required for USAC categories. A BRAC membership is required for all USAC Categories. Gran Fondo is the citizen’s event and is a timed event but a USAC License or BRAC membership is not required.

 

Mount Evans Course Profile, Idaho Springs

Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb

 
Start Located At: Tommy Knocker Brewery 1401 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
 
 
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May 01 2020 - NEWS: New Colorado-Utah Gravel Race Registration opens for inaugural event this October
Jan 01 2020 - NEWS: Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb Still On Course for July 25th
Aug 06 2019 - NEWS: Ertmer and Orr shine on Mount Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo
Jul 17 2019 - NEWS: Your Last Chance to Cycle to the Top of North America on July 27th!
Apr 21 2019 - NEWS: Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb: Are You Tough Enough?
Jul 24 2016 - NEWS: Another Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb in the books
May 02 2016 - NEWS: Bucket List Ride: Climbing the Highest Paved Road in the U.S.
Aug 03 2014 - NEWS: Over 450 tackled the inaugural Mt. Evans Gran Fondo
Jul 17 2014 - NEWS: CLIMBERS: Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb Beacons
Jul 24 2016 - RESULTS: Another Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb in the books
Aug 03 2014 - RESULTS: Mt. Evans Gran Fondo
 
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