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Riding to Support BBC Scholars - coming Sunday, September 7, 2025

Join us for the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The University of Colorado's largest scholarship fundraising ride is coming to CU Boulder, and virtually all around the world!  Don't miss the opportunity to bike up Boulder Canyon when it's closed to vehicles. Boulder Canyon will be closed to all vehicles westbound from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. on Sunday Sept 7.

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Ride Bikes. Change Lives.

The Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic has always been more than just a bike ride; the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic is the largest scholarship fundraising event for the University of Colorado Boulder. Over 450 Buffalo Bicycle Classic scholars have graduated from CU. The ride has raised over $3.9 million for high-merit/high-need scholarships for Colorado high school graduates since the ride was created in 2003.

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450 student scholarships and $3.9 million awarded in scholarships since 2003. Click below to donate directly to the Todd T. Gleeson Buffalo Bicycle Classic Scholarship fund. 100% of all donations will go directly into the endowment and fund scholarships for generations to come.

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Register for the 2025 event

Join us on Sunday Sept. 7, 2025 for the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic. This ride has 9 different courses for riders of all abilities, including the family-friendly Little Buff.  Boulder Canyon will be closed to all vehicles westbound from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept 7.

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Shop for 2025 BBC merchandise

Get the 2025 BBC rider kit! Kit options include a short sleeve primal jersey, bib shorts or regular shorts, and socks. 2025 designs will be finalized in the spring - stay tuned for photos!

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Little Buff - 10 Miles
Mary's Loop - 35 Miles
Half Century - 50 Miles
Carter Lake - 70 Miles
Epic 75 - 75 Miles
Buff Epic - 100 Miles
Century Foothills - 100 Miles
Gravel Buff - 44.5 Miles
Gravel Epic - 59 Miles

Help Deserving In-state Students

The Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic has supported over 450 scholars since 2023.
These students come from all over the state, all show academic promise and exhibit profound financial need.
 

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