Buffalo Bicycle Classic

COVID-19 Event Status

When we opened registration for this year’s event, we were hopeful that by September we could have a modified in-person ride. Unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to present significant public health concerns and it became clear to us that it would be very difficult to conduct a ride that would be safe for the riders, volunteers, and the community. Without our signature event this year, we face an unprecedented challenge in fundraising to support our scholars. The BBC Board made the difficult decision to move to a do-it-yourself virtual ride this year. Contact the BBC Manager if you have any questions.

Join us for the 18th annual Buffalo Bicycle Classic

Colorado's largest scholarship fundraising do-it-yourself virtual ride is coming to CU Boulder
(and virtually all around the world!) on September 6 - 20, 2020.

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Ride Bikes. Change Lives.

The Buffalo Bicycle Classic has always been more than just a bike ride, it is the largest scholarship fundraising event in the State of Colorado. Over 375 Buffalo Bicycle Classic scholars have graduated from CU, including 17 this past semester. The ride has raised over $3.3 million for high-merit/high-need scholarships for Colorado high school graduates since the ride was created in 2003. Without our signature event this year, we face an unprecedented challenge in fundraising to support our scholars.

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425 Student Scholarships and $3.3 Million Awarded in Scholarships Since 2004

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Help Deserving In-state Students

The Buffalo Bicycle Classic supports over 50 resident students each year. These students come from all over the state, all show academic promise and exhibit profound financial need.

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Virtual Routes - Course Maps

Do-it-Yourself Virtual Epic and Epic 75

Do-it-yourself Epic 75: At mile 33 on the map at the intersection of CO 72 with CO 7, turn right onto CO 7 to proceed down St. Vrain Canyon to Lyons.

Do-it-yourself Epic: At mile 33 on the map at the intersection of CO 72 with CO 7, turn left onto CO 7 and go north past Allenspark and Meeker to the turnaround at Lily Lake. Then proceed south on CO 7 back to the CO 72 intersection to rejoin the Epic 75 route down St. Vrain Canyon to Lyons.

Do-it-Yourself Virtual Foothills 35-50-70-100

Do-it-yourself Foothills 35: At mile 15 on the map, turn around at Hygiene and go south on 75th St.

Do-it-yourself Foothills 50: At mile 24 on the map, turn around at the intersection of CR 23 and CR 8, and return south on CR 22 and return to Boulder via Hygiene, Niwot, and Gunbarrel.

Do-it-yourself Foothills 70: Follow the mapped course around Carter Lake and return to Boulder via Hygiene, Niwot, and Gunbarrel.

Do-it-yourself Foothills 100: Follow the mapped course around Carter Lake to Boulder via Hygiene, Niwot, and Gunbarrel. At mile 67 on the map at the intersection of Jay Rd and US 36, proceed back to Hygiene and return to Boulder.

Do-it-Yourself Virtual Dirty Buff

A slight variation of the Dirty Buff course which takes full advantage of the amazing gravel roads north of town.

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