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Riding to Support BBC Scholars - coming Sunday, September 13, 2026

Join us for the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The University of Colorado's largest scholarship fundraising cycling event is coming to CU Boulder!  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 13.

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Ride Bikes. Change Lives.

Get ready—Colorado’s largest cycling scholarship fundraiser is rolling into Boulder! The Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic is more than just a bike ride—it’s the University of Colorado Boulder’s biggest scholarship fundraising cycling event. Since 2003, the ride has raised over $4.3 million, helping more than 400 high-merit students with financial need graduate from CU Boulder.

And don’t miss the rare opportunity to ride up Boulder Canyon while it’s closed to vehicle traffic—an unforgettable experience for a great cause!

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450 student scholarships and $4.3 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 2026 event

Registration is now open!

Join us on Sunday Sept. 13, 2026 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 13.

Register by March 31 and save $30 on your ride registration with the coupon code EARLYBIRD.
Discount valid for individual registrations only; not applicable to the Little Buff family registration.

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Get the 2026 BBC rider kit! Kit options include a short sleeve primal jersey, bib shorts or regular shorts, and socks. 2026 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 - 53.1 or 59.2 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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