Lookout Shootout
Denver-area road cyclists climb Lookout Mountain every Tuesday evening in summer — a 5:30 PM weekly shootout from the Golden parking lot at the base.
The vibe
Suffer now, summit later
Every Tuesday evening in summer, road cyclists from across the Denver metro converge on the Lookout Mountain parking lot in Golden for the Lookout Shootout. The format is honest: you’re here to climb. Wheels roll at 5:30 PM, and Lookout Mountain does the rest of the sorting.
Lookout is one of those climbs that’s accessible enough to show up for on a weeknight but tough enough that you’ll know you were there. The Shootout brings out a range of riders — from Cat racers using it as a mid-week interval to fitness-minded regulars who’ve memorized every switchback. The Denver metro laid out below you in the evening light is a bonus that never gets old.
If you’ve been eyeing the climb but haven’t pulled the trigger, a Tuesday in summer is the time. There’s a ready-made group to pace yourself against, and the mountain doesn’t care what your FTP is.