Status: DONE FOR THE 2025/2026 SEASON
Time:
Saturdays @ 10:00 am
Dates: November-April
Route/Miles: Link below. 80 miles
Updates: NoCo Cycling Facebook page
Updated: 03/27/2026

The 411
The Oval is a cold-hard Colorado classic and the best way to spend a Saturday morning.  Plus it will make you pretty fit too.

The Start
Bring your A-game to the Southwest corner of the CSU Oval right in front of the Statistics Building. The turnout is solid from early December until the racing really gets going in April.  Start map

The Route
When this ride reaches its maximum distance of 80 miles it has it all. From flat crosswind sections, rollers, power climbs to the long grinds.  The city limit sign east of Berthoud has become a hotly contested mid-ride sprint.  Route Map

The Finish
The 45mph sign at the bottom of the last curve after Horsetooth Reservoir.   Finish map

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Trailcraft Cycles

Trailcraft Cycles was started here in Fort Collins in 2014 by Brett and Ginger Rosenbauer, with their two children as the catalysts for the brand. Brett was working sales at Niner and wanted a high-performance bike for his son so they could share their passion for riding. Unable to find the perfect bike, Brett began designing, prototyping, and eventually selling bikes that bore the names of the trails they were tested on. It wasn't long before Brett quit his job at Niner and joined Ginger,…

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