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Cyclists conquer three alpine passes from Copper Mountain
Plan a Colorado getaway for Copper Triangle, combining a 79-mile ride over three high mountain passes with outdoor recreation and an overnight-friendly summer schedule.
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A supported loop over Fremont, Tennessee, and Vail passes tests cyclists with 6,500 feet of climbing each summer, as the route stays above dramatic high-country scenery for its entire length before returning to a finish festival at Copper Mountain. Aid stations at each pass summit typically welcome spectators alongside riders, making them a natural stop for a family following the route.
Families supporting a rider can treat each pass as its own scenic destination, driving ahead to a summit viewpoint to cheer a climber on before moving to the next, turning a demanding day for the cyclist into an active sightseeing day for everyone else in the family.
Friday registration and a dawn start encourage riders to stay at Copper Mountain or nearby rather than arrive the morning of the ride. Reserve a Stay in advance, pack serious layers for dramatic pass-summit temperature swings, and add Dillon Reservoir or Vail Pass to extend the trip beyond ride day itself. It is a genuinely demanding one-day climb through some of Colorado’s most striking high-country terrain. Afternoon mountain storms build quickly in summer, so pack rain gear regardless of how clear the morning looks.
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