If road biking is your thing, Phantom Canyon Road and the Gold Belt Scenic Byway offer gorgeous views as you cover mile after mile. Best of all, with the Royal Gorge Region’s mild year-round climate, bikers can find their bliss any month of the year.
Hardscrabble Loop Road Ride
Though only 95 miles, this scenic loop is the locals’ century test piece. You certainly won’t feel shorted, however, as multiple steep grade sections will leave your legs burning. Luckily, the scenery and views are well worth the effort.
Phantom Canyon and Shelf Road Cross Bike Ride
This scenic and challenging ride offers cyclists the opportunity to traverse some of Fremont County’s historic roads, linking the quaint gold mining towns of Cripple Creek and Victor with Phantom Canyon Road, part of the Gold Belt Byway.
