What are the best bike rides in Colorado?

San Juan Skyway, Peak to Peak Highway, Mount Evans, Trail Ridge Road — among 4 we map across Colorado.

Are there car-free rail-trails in Colorado?

Most Colorado riding here is on scenic roads and climbs..

Cycling · Colorado

Best cycling in Colorado

Colorado is a road-and-trail rider’s state — we’ve mapped 4 of its best, from scenic road, climb. Find your kind of ride, then plan the trip around it.

San Juan SkywayScenic road

Durango · Fit riders

a high San Juan loop over Million Dollar Highway passes.

Peak to Peak HighwayScenic road

Nederland · Fit riders

Colorado’s oldest scenic byway along the Front Range.

Mount EvansClimb

Idaho Springs · Epic climb

the highest paved road in North America, over 14,000 ft.

Trail Ridge RoadClimb

Estes Park · Epic climb

the highest continuous paved road, through Rocky Mountain NP tundra.

Pair it with

Mountain biking in Colorado →Hikes in Colorado →Explore Colorado →All cycling states →

Ride conditions, traffic, and trail surfaces vary — check current closures and local rules, ride within your limits, and share the road and the trail.

Build a trip around a ride like this.

Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: