The Stonewall Century on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 is a challenging road bike ride along one of Colorado's most beautiful scenic highways. We welcome you to come and enjoy some of the best road riding in Southern Colorado.

Can you make the grade?

• 102 miles
• +7500 ft elevation gain
• This is an out-and-back ride. Turn around wherever you like and head back to the party in La Veta
• Start/end in La Veta
• Start time: 6:30 am - 8:30 am
• Ride along beautiful Colorado State
• Highway 12 to Segundo and back

Join us and you'll be treated to scenic vistas, friendly volunteers, great feed stations, and steep hills. The route follows Highway 12, a Colorado Scenic Byway known as the "Highway of Legends". You'll start in La Veta at 7,013 ft elevation, climb to the top of Cucharas Pass (9,945 ft), descend to 8,400 ft then climb to the second feed station at North Lake (8,600 ft). The route descends to the beautiful town of Stonewall and on to the lunch stop in Segundo, where the route reverses and returns, climbing along Highway 12. You'll encounter the back side of Cucharas Pass, which some have called the "Soul Crusher" at 83 miles into the 102-mile ride.

The grade on this beast exceeds 10%. Have no fear, the steepest section lasts only one mile and the grade lessens toward the top. Then you'll enjoy the 17-mile descent into La Veta, where a BBQ dinner and massage tables await you.

This item was generously donated by Spanish Peaks Cycling Association.