Buffalo Bicycle Classic

Event Overview

Join us for the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic on Sunday, September 13, 2026!

• Ride Options: Choose from nine unique ride options designed for every type of cyclist.
• Road Courses: Our road courses range from moderate rolling routes to the challenging Epic climbs.
• Gravel Courses: For dirt-lovers, our gravel courses offer everything from long, demanding mountain gravel to scenic mid-distance routes.
• Family Ride: The Little Buff provides a fun, easy ride on car-free bike paths.

Epic Course Experience

Ride Boulder Canyon on one of the Epic courses:

• Vehicle-Free: If you’re riding the Epic, Epic 75, or starting the Gravel Epic, you’ll experience something truly special.
• Canyon Closure: Westbound Boulder Canyon will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7–9 a.m.
• Unforgettable Perk: This is the one day all year when cyclists can enjoy this stunning canyon completely car-free.
• Exclusive Event: An unforgettable perk reserved just for Buffalo Bicycle Classic riders.

Fundraising Mission

Help Us Fund the Future: The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is more than a ride—it’s a fundraising event dedicated to supporting Colorado students through the BBC Scholarship Fund.

• 24th Anniversary: This year marks our 24th anniversary, and our mission remains clear.
• Scholarship Support: Help high-achieving, high-need students access a CU Boulder education.
• Impact of Registration: Your registration supports scholarships and can make an even bigger impact by raising funds for BBC scholarships.
• Fundraiser Opportunity: As part of ride registration, you have the option to become a fundraiser and collect awesome swag along the way.

Join the Mission

Every contribution fuels opportunity. Since 2003, the Buffalo Bicycle Classic has raised $4.3 million, helping 450+ students pursue their degrees.

• Focus on Education: Your support ensures these scholars can focus on their education—not their tuition bills.
• Every Registration Counts: Every registration counts. Every fundraiser amplifies the mission.
• Change Lives: Every dollar changes lives.
• Call to Action: RIDE BIKES. CHANGE LIVES.

For more details, visit the official race page: Buffalo Bicycle Classic.