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Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Gravel Cycling and Road Cycling covering 8.7 km to 88.5 km with up to 1,780 m D+ in Durango (Colorado, United States)

LocationDurango, Colorado, United StatesShow on map(37.2753° N, 107.8801° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,780 m

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is an endurance sporting event in Durango, Colorado, US focused on Gravel Biking, Road Cycling and Mountain Biking. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Point-to-Point, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including LaStrada LaPlata Gravel Race (88.51 km, +1,520 m D+), McDonalds Citizen Tour (80.47 km, +1,780 m D+), CocaCola Road Race (80.47 km, +1,780 m D+), Subaru Mountain Bike Race (43.45 km) (43.45 km, +675 m D+), Quarter Horse (40.23 km, +701 m D+), and Subaru Mountain Bike Race (34.76 km) (34.76 km, +540 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ironhorsebicycleclassic.com).

Official website
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic in Durango (Work: "Cyclingworld Cyclocross Race 2024, Meerbusch (P1170928)", Photo: Matti Blume, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cyclingworld Cyclocross Race 2024, Meerbusch (P1170928)" · Photo: Matti Blume · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadPoint-to-PointHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (9)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
LaStrada LaPlata Gravel RaceGravel Biking88.51 km+1,520 m1,150 m - 2,138 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
McDonalds Citizen TourRoad Cycling80.47 km+1,780 m1,153 m - 2,310 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
CocaCola Road RaceRoad Cycling80.47 km+1,780 m1,156 m - 2,313 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Subaru Mountain Bike Race (43.45 km)Mountain Biking43.45 km+675 m1,159 m - 1,598 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Quarter HorseRoad Cycling40.23 km+701 m1,162 m - 1,618 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Subaru Mountain Bike Race (34.76 km)Mountain Biking34.76 km+540 m1,150 m - 1,501 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Subaru Mountain Bike Race (26.07 km)Mountain Biking26.07 km+405 m1,153 m - 1,416 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Subaru Mountain Bike Race (17.38 km)Mountain Biking17.38 km+270 m1,156 m - 1,332 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Subaru Mountain Bike Race (8.69 km)Mountain Biking8.69 km+135 m1,159 m - 1,247 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
88.51 km
Elevation gain
+1,520 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,292 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,138 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.2 % / 5.8 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
88.51 km+1,520 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS37.2753° N, 107.8801° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,138 m above sea level (+1,520 m D+, -1,292 m D-)

Peak: 2,138 m·at 36.1 km·Ø 3.2 %
1,150 m1,479 m1,809 m2,138 m0 km17.7 km35.4 km53.1 km70.8 km88.5 km2,138 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Iron Horse Bicycle Classic take place?

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic takes place in Durango, Colorado, US (start area at coordinates 37.2753° N, 107.8801° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Iron Horse Bicycle Classic?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including LaStrada LaPlata Gravel Race (88.51 km, +1,520 m D+), McDonalds Citizen Tour (80.47 km, +1,780 m D+), CocaCola Road Race (80.47 km, +1,780 m D+), Subaru Mountain Bike Race (43.45 km) (43.45 km, +675 m D+), Quarter Horse (40.23 km, +701 m D+), and Subaru Mountain Bike Race (34.76 km) (34.76 km, +540 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Gravel Biking, Road Cycling and Mountain Biking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic?

The main competition (LaStrada LaPlata Gravel Race over 88.51 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +1,520 m of elevation gain and -1,292 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,138 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ironhorsebicycleclassic.com).