Tour de Steamboat

Rider Information

Local Packet Pickup and mailing of SWAG

  • Packet Pick up for local riders will be at Partners in Routt County, located at 2673 Jacob Circle #100 Steamboat Springs, CO  80487.  
  • You may pick up items for other riders, no problem, as long as they have signed the new waiver online since June 1.  Waivers will NOT be available at packet pick up to minimize contact, please verify before arriving.!
  • Do not come if you are ill or feeling unwell.  Please wear a mask, limit your group size to 3 people, follow current local and State guidelines for social distancing and precautions and follow all volunteers directions.  

Pick up times and days are as follows:

  • Monday July 13th, from 2 pm until 6 pm
  • Wednesday July 15th, from 2 pm until 6 pm
  • Friday July 17th, from 2 pm until 6 pm

If you indicated that you prefer mailing, we will be mailing your SWAG packet on Friday, July 9th to arrive the week of July 13th.
If your registration was not updated, you may see a delay in your SWAG delivery date.  Please contact us at info@tourdesteamboat.com if you have any questions.  

Alpine Bank Post Ride Meal 

Alpine Bank of Steamboat Springs is our sponsor of the post-ride meal.  Each registered rider will receive a meal ticket and a beverage ticket.  The Alpine Bank meal ticket can be used at one of five Yampa Sandwich Company locations in Steamboat Springs, Denver, or Fort Collins or at Lupita’s in Oak Creek, CO.  The Alpine Bank beverage ticket can be redeemed at one of our participating breweries (must be 21 to redeem for alcohol) in Steamboat Springs.  The four sponsor breweries include Storm Peak Brewery, Mt. Tap Brewery, Mahogany Ridge, and Yamp Brewing company. 

General Event Items

Aid stations, course marking and SAG support will NOT be utilized.  Please enjoy products provided in TDS packets and supplements as needed including more food, water, cash, tools, phone, etc.  Check out the videos for good ideas.  See maps for locations of public restrooms, potable water where available, and locations of stores.

  • All routes have changed a bit due to private property, construction, and a 2-week duration of the event.  Be sure to check the website route if unfamiliar with route changes the week of the event.  FYI, River road will have a large construction project now occurring throughout the summer, use alternate routes as needed including the core trail and highway 40.  If riding elsewhere in the US, disregard.
  • For local riders riding the actual routes, you are insured for the ride and routes if ridden in the 2 week timeframe and have a documented account of your ride and route on your phone or computer.
  • Routt County Road and Bridge and the City of Steamboat directly requested we do not encourage rider groups of more than 20 people per group.
  • Absolutely no earbuds or headphones allowed while riding

On-Route Procedures

Before the Ride: 
Be sure to have your bike completely checked and any necessary repairs made BEFORE you begin the Tour de Steamboat.  Please check out our website for tips and videos to help!  We will update the site frequently between now and July 18th, so check back!

Please print off a cue sheet and map from the website or download files into your bike computer, or both. The course is NOT marked.

Riding Safety:
SINGLE FILE IS THE RULE. Please ride single file on ALL roads used in our event. We have very narrow shoulders, construction zones, and traffic on both rural and highway roads.  Large groups of riders should separate for the safety of themselves as well as the safety of others including drivers. Please obey all traffic laws and be a good ambassador for the sport of cycling at all times. Take particular care in supervising any child or teen companions. Parents/guardians are responsible for their children and should keep them closely supervised at all times, both on and off the bike.

For greater safety and better visibility early in the morning or during rainy/cloudy conditions, participants are suggested to bring headlights and high visibility flashing taillights. Brightly colored clothing is also suggested for riding in rainy/low-light conditions or after dark.

Always keep the following “rules of the road” in mind: 

  • TDS participants must wear an approved helmet at all times when on the bike.
  • The use of earbuds/headphones are not allowed. Your sense of hearing is critical to avoiding many hazards.
  • Ride single file when other vehicles need to pass. Especially in these areas;
    • All of Highway 40 from town to highway 134/Gore Pass turn
    • Cr 14 to the Stagecoach Aid station and to Oak creek
    • Oak Creek Canyon first 5 miles
  • Ride in a predictable manner and never ride in the lane for oncoming traffic except when passing safely.• Do not draft behind motor vehicles. If you need to stop along the road please move completely off the pavement.
  • Call out and/or signal, as appropriate, to alert other riders when you:
    • Intend to pass (“On your left” or “Passing”),
    • Intend to turn,
    • Are slowing or stopping (“Slowing,” “Stopping”),
    • Become aware of a hazard ahead (“Pothole,” “Glass”, etc.),
    • Absolutely DO NOT call “clear” at intersections.  It must remain the responsibility of each rider to determine whether it is safe to pass through an intersection based upon his/her immediate observations of the prevailing conditions.

The Tour is a serious event involving, altitude, elevation, self support and changing weather. Please plan AND train accordingly. 

Weather
We guarantee there will be some! The Tour de Steamboat has experienced rain, hail, high winds and extreme heat – Colorado weather is unpredictable, so be prepared to keep pedaling in whatever conditions Mother Nature sends our way. Weather in the Rocky Mountains in the middle of July typically ranges from quite warm to very hot. Temperatures in the mid 90’s are not unusual. Therefore, be very careful not to become dehydrated.  

Drink BEFORE you feel thirsty and keep your water bottles filled. We will be giving you all Skratch Hydration drink to assist with your electrolyte levels. Please be sure to bring and use sunscreen and wear sunglasses! Remember, temperatures, wind speeds, and the likelihood of storms increase as the day progresses, so it’s best to leave early. 

Occasional thunderstorms may bring heavy rain, wind, lightning, and even hail followed by a sharp, if usually brief, temperature drop. We suggest checking the Weather when in doubt, be prepared with rain gear that can be put on or taken off as the need arises. Should hazardous weather develop, seek out, and take shelter as appropriate.

Emergency Information

Carry a phone – If you have an emergency call 911

Personal Identification:
You should carry your driver’s license and medical insurance card, or photocopies of them, on your person. A number of commercial ID products are available ranging from bracelets to shoe tags. Any ID and medical information that is ON YOUR BODY will be more likely found in the event of an accident than will information in a bike bag. One of these ID products can be a very worthwhile investment. Information should include your full name, contact information for someone who is NOT on the ride with you, blood type, drug allergies, and any unique medical conditions that might affect treatment decisions such as heart conditions, diabetes, etc. You should carry this information with you in addition to your own ID information.

Preparation – Yourself and Your Bike

Rider Expectations:
Our expectation is that riders and their bicycles arrive in good enough condition to complete their intended routes.

Bicycle Preparation:
Get your bike tuned up and adjusted to fit you before beginning to train. Efficient position and good body alignment will help you feel more comfortable. Poor fit is more painful than poor training. To have your bike fitted professionally, contact a bicycle shop in your area.
Schedule a tune-up with your local shop several weeks before you leave on the ride. Don’t wait until the last minute. You want to have a trouble-free riding adventure! Make sure to have them check the condition and adjustment of brake pads, brake cables, and gear cables as well as bearing adjustments in your hubs, headset, and bottom bracket. Tires should be checked for excessive wear and cuts and nicks. Spokes should be checked for tightness and wheels for true. Speaking again from personal experience, carbon fiber frames and rims need to be checked for cracks, even if they have not been in a fall or collision, but especially if they have been. As mentioned earlier, consider getting and packing spares for any unusual or hard to find parts your bike may use, and don’t forget the spare tubes!

Bike Support

Please be prepared to complete basic bike maintenance, i.e. change a flat, tighten a bolt etc.

Bike Shops

Orange Peel Bicycle Service LLC
1136 Yampa St
(970) 879-2957

Ski Haus
1457 Pine Grove Rd
(970) 879-0385

Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare
442 Lincoln Ave
(970) 879-9144

Pedego Electric Bikes Steamboat Springs
345 Lincoln Ave #101
(970) 761-5312

The Classic Crank
653 Lincoln Ave
(970) 846-5112

Wheels Bike Shop
841 Yampa St
(970) 819-4805

Our beneficiaries are all local non-profit organizations that will benefit from participants like you. All proceeds will be split equally to our beneficiaries! You can click here to learn more or contribute directly to our beneficiaries.