The Experience
Scenic Byway Tours are not events, rather logistically supported routes.
Please watch the above video 👆👆👆
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Scenic Byway Tours are 100% cycling focused. Summit Cycle Solutions is here to address a need. We are here to get the participant to the right places at the right times. We strive to make the participant's job the ride, not the logistics.
Routes are supported with SAG, Gear Movement, Lodging Discounts, Day Bag Services, Water-Snack Stations, and the identification of public facilities (restrooms & meals). Routes are designed to provide ample public services, in conjunction to our logistical services. Rapid Response Motorcycle Medics will be on site to support routes.
Cyclists are considered “self supported” and tail lights are required. Route navigation is provided via Ride With GPS only. We will host rider meetings at your start hotel on June 9, 2024. All routes start at the hotel lobby. Orientation information will be sent two (2) weeks before the event.
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If you are flying, please adjust your itinerary to fly into Gunnison, CO on June 9, 2024. Do not book Pod B if you are an airline customer. Upon arrival please take one of the many shuttles (pre-purchase) to your hotel (Gunnison, or Mt. CB). If you are driving, most hotels have agreed to provide parking during the length of the trip. More to come on this front.
Please determine your specific lodging dates per the pod schedule (below). Gunnison, CO is a two night stay for Pods A & C. You can call the below hotels for discounts. Refer "Scenic Byway" to front desk.
- Crested Butte, CO: Elevation Hotel (970.251.3000)
- Buena Vista, CO: Best Western (719.395.8009)
- Gunnison, CO: Holiday Inn Express (970.641.1288)
The Elevation Hotel will be offering discounts in Crested Butte for after the ride.
+ Riding - Pod Schedules (Click Here)
POD A (Crested Butte Start)
- June 09, 2024: Mandatory Rider Meeting (Host Hotel)
- June 10, 2024: Crested Butte to Buena Vista
- June 11, 2024: Buena Vista to Gunnison
- June 12, 2024: Gunnison to Pitkin (Return)
- June 13, 2024: Gunnison to Crested Butte
POD B (Buena Vista Start)
- June 09, 2024: Mandatory Rider Meeting (Host Hotel)
- June 10, 2024: Buena Vista to Gunnison
- June 11, 2024: Gunnison to Pitkin (Return)
- June 12, 2024: Gunnison to Crested Butte
- June 13, 2024: Crested Butte to Buena Vista
POD C (Gunnison Start)
- June 09, 2024: Mandatory Rider Meeting (Host Hotel)
- June 10, 2024: Gunnison to Pitkin (Return)
- June 11, 2024: Gunnison to Crested Butte
- June 12, 2024: Crested Butte to Buena Vista
- June 13, 2024: Buena Vista to Gunnison
A picture of Cottonwood Pass
Crested Butte to Buena Vista: 77 Mi +5,060’
Cyclists will travel along the Taylor River and then ascend Cottonwood traveling from Crested Butte to Buena Vista. Cottonwood pass was freshly paved in 2020. Please disregard the Ride With GPS gravel sections in the below link.
Buena Vista to Gunnison: 67 Mi + 4,959’
After spending the night in the iconic town of Buena Vista, CO. cyclists will return over Cottonwood Pass to Gunnison, CO.
Downtown Buena Vista looking at Cottonwood Pass
Pitkin is western Colorado’s oldest mining town
Gunnison to Pitkin: 66 Mi + 2,953’
Next up, cyclists will be riding to the hidden gem of Pitkin, CO. This town is nestled up the valley from Hwy 50. Very few cyclists know of this route, but those that do, know it’s worth the ride!
Gunnison to CB: 27 Mi + 1,563’ OR 52 Mi + 2,257’
Bring me home James! This day’s route has two (2) options. Sneak a peak at the Castles Range (Ohio Creek), or take the short route home if the legs are done.
Castles Range up Ohio Creek
Dear Participants,
We were disappointed in the recent cancellations. Many of you have been to our home, know our children, and literally climbed mountains with us. We’ve adventured together, enjoyed meals, and supported each other through good times and hard.
We aren’t going to leave you without a tail wind at your back.
Lets ride! 🚴🏼♂️🚴🏼♂️🚴🏼♂️
