COURSES

North America's Toughest Mountain Bike Race

The Red Rider HAF is an all-rounder's race; each course a curated selection of far-flung and majestic mountain bike routes connected by significant gravel sections. Taking place in and around Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Red Rider's courses are designed to reward both fitness and skill. It is an accomplishment simply to finish. Winners will blend riding prowess, fitness and road tactics to stake their claims on the podium.

The days will be long. The terrain spectacular.

Bring your climbing legs. Your paceline brinksmanship. And your descender's heart.

RED RIDER HAF
You're gonna ride your eye out.


2021 courses were designed with the assistance of Moots Cycles and the US Forest Service. Preliminary maps will be published upon USFS approval.

STAGE ONE: JACKSON

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STAGE ONE: JACKSON
Thursday, July 22, 2021

  • 64 miles, 8000' vertical

  • 64% trail, 36% gravel

  • Start/finish coordinates: 40.5573, -106.5986

  • Remote start - requires shuttle (not provided, must be provided by assigned start time)

STAGE TWO: NORTH ROUTT

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STAGE 2 - NORTH ROUTT
Friday, July 23, 2021

  • 62 miles, 7924'

  • 67% trail/doubletrack, 33% gravel

  • Start/finish coordinates: 40.8403, -106.9771

  • Remote start - requires shuttle (not provided, must be coordinated by assigned start time)


STAGE THREE: THE BOAT

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STAGE 3 - THE BOAT
Saturday, July 24, 2021

  • 47 miles, 6821'

  • 79% trail, 21% gravel/connector

  • Start coordinates: 40.4823, -106.8330

  • Start from town, finish is to be determined, but will be located close to start.


The above routes are renderings. The final routes will be uploaded and provided to riders once the course is given final approval by the USFS and a complete circuit can be made by our mapping crew. Course designs courtesy Moots Cycles.