350 cyclists to tour Southwest Colorado August 19 to 23

Travel Advisory

August 15, 2024 - Southwestern Colorado - During the five-day bicycle event, drivers are urged to watch for cyclists

Southwest Colorado - The Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol urge drivers to be prepared to share the road with bicyclists during the annual Colorado’s Ride event beginning Monday, Aug. 19 in Durango. Approximately 350 bicyclists will ride along several highways and county roads between Durango, Silverton, Pagosa Springs, and Wolf Creek Pass. The event will take place over five days (August 19 to 23) between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day.

Dates and Highway Locations:

  • Monday, Aug. 19: US Highway 550 - Durango to Silverton
  • Tuesday, Aug. 20: US 550, US 160, CO 172 and several county roads - Durango
  • Wednesday, Aug. 21: CO 151 and US 160 - Durango to Pagosa Springs
  • Thursday, Aug. 22: US 160 - Pagosa Springs to Wolf Creek Pass
  • Friday, Aug. 23: US 160 - Pagosa to Durango

View times and exact course details on Colorado's Ride Course Description webpage.

Safety Tips for Drivers and Riders

Motorists are encouraged to stay alert and share the road with cyclists:

  • Focus on driving and avoid using cell phones and other personal devices
  • Slow down and keep your eyes on cyclists and pedestrians
  • Cyclists have a right to use all the roads in Colorado unless expressly prohibited
  • Pass with care and keep track of cyclists in your rear and side mirrors

Cyclists shall obey traffic laws - you’re a vehicle too!

  • Ride with the flow of traffic
  • Ride single file at all times and pass other bicycles quickly
  • Scan the road, anticipate hazards and communicate your moves to others
  • Use hand signals to alert nearby vehicles to turns or lane changes

For more information about Colorado’s Ride event, visit the event website: www.coloradosride.com

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts, anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions before hitting the road. CDOT and other resources include:

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