The Meridian
Fast Tuesday evening circuit ride in south Denver — 20–100 riders hammering punchy climbs and flats at race pace on a rolling loop near Meridian Office Park.
The vibe
Punchy laps at race speed
The Meridian is south Denver’s Tuesday evening answer to the question: how do you train at race speed without a race? The rolling circuit at Meridian Office Park has everything — punchy climbs, flat stretches where the group goes full gas, and headwind sections that shred weak legs. Mid-pack riders sustain 25–30 mph in the draft. It’s not a ride you survive at moderate effort.
Anywhere from 20 to 100 riders show up depending on the weather and time of year. There’s no single organizer — it’s a self-organized ride in the best Denver tradition. The loop format means dropped riders can rejoin on subsequent laps rather than riding home alone, which makes it slightly more forgiving than a point-to-point drop ride while maintaining the intensity.
Runs during Daylight Saving Time only, so April through October is the window. Updates in the Ode to Meridian Facebook Group. Bring race-ready legs and lights as the evening progresses.