Crooked Gravel
A high-alpine 67-mile gravel race near Winter Park, considered ideal training for riders sharpening up before Leadville season.
The vibe
Leadville-prep alpine gravel
Crooked Gravel has earned a reputation as the race Front Range riders use to dial in fitness before Leadville season hits its peak. Sixty-seven miles of high-alpine gravel outside Winter Park delivers enough climbing and altitude to function as a genuine tune-up rather than just another race on the calendar.
The terrain rewards steady pacing over big efforts — long grinding climbs on forest roads, with descents fast enough to keep things interesting. It’s a serious test without the multi-day commitment of the bigger Colorado gravel weekends.
Winter Park stays lively through the summer with mountain bikers and hikers alike, so there’s no shortage of places to refuel before the drive back down to the Front Range.