🚴♂️⛳ Cycle & Golf Challenge — Boulder, Colorado
TO BENEFIT THE GBS / CIDP FOUNDATION
September 13–16, 2026
Join us in Boulder, CO for the ultimate test of two passions — cycling and golf! Meet like-minded athletes, enjoy Colorado’s stunning mountain scenery, and find out who truly rules both the road and the fairway.
🏆 Event Overview
The Cycle & Golf Challenge combines your best net golf performance with your net time on a gravel cycling climb to crown an overall champion.
Here’s how it works:
Golf: Play two rounds. Your best net (handicapped) score counts.
Cycling: Ride the iconic Poorman / Four Mile to Gold Hill gravel climb (7 miles, 6,000 ft → 8,000 ft). Your net time is adjusted by age group.
Total Score: Add your net golf score and net cycling time — lowest combined score wins!
⏱️ Age-Graded Cycling Adjustments
We’ve analyzed Strava data on the Poorman / 4-mile to Gold Hill gravel segment to ensure fair competition across ages. Older riders get time deductions based on the fastest in each age group: We will also adjust times for any female competitors and various weight classes.
(Notable times include Sepp Kuss in the 20-24 group - 35 mins, Taylor Phinney in the 25- 34 group in 41 mins, Tom Danielson in the 45 - 54 group in 38:30, and Ted Kennedy in the 65 - 69 group in 57 mins)
For Example:
Rider A is our youngest rider at 42-year-old and rides 45 minutes; Rider B is 66-years-old rides 60 minutes.
After adjustments, the 66-year-old’s net time is 50 minutes (60 − 10). Rider A’s net time remains at 45 mins.
We will also crown a champion with the best gross golf score with their time up the climb.
A portion of each participant's entry will be donated to the GBS / CIDP Foundation*, and athletes will be encouraged to raise additional funds for the Foundation.
📅 Schedule (Tentative)
Sunday, Sept 13
Check-in at the luxurious 5-star St Julien Hotel & Spa in the heart of downtown Boulder
Gravel bike pickup or assembly at University Bikes
Welcome Dinner at Jill’s restaurant
Monday, Sept 14
8:30 AM: Group gravel ride lead by 5-time World Triathlon Champion Simon Lessing
11:30 AM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Golf Round 1 (transportation provided)
Group Dinner
Tuesday, Sept 15
8:30 AM: Group gravel ride + preview of the bottom half of tomorrow’s route
11:30 AM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Golf Round 2 (transportation provided)
Group Dinner
Wednesday, Sept 16
9:00 AM: Timed Gold Hill Climb
12:00 PM: Awards Lunch & Trophy Presentation
Depart
🏨 Location
Downtown Boulder, Colorado
Ride through the foothills and play some of the area’s most scenic golf courses, all within reach of Boulder’s vibrant restaurants and outdoor culture.
Cyclists from the 1st ever Cycle & Golf Challenge event in 2023 in South Carolina
Ready to take on Day 1 of golf in South Carolina
Price:
$4,500 for one person, including 3 nights 5-star hotel, dinners at Boulder’s finest restaurants. lunches, golf with carts, guided rides and awards.
🎟️ Registration
Note, we will only take a maximum of 12 people.
Reserve your spot by filling out the form below and join fellow cycling and golf enthusiasts for an unforgettable mountain challenge. There is no obligation at this time
Cycling or Golf Only Options:
If you aren’t interested in golfing, we will offer a cycling only option with longer rides led by Simon Lessing, including the Gold Hill timed climb. If interested in golf or cycling only be sure to mention this in the Message block below.
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Note, we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance in case of cancellation due to injury or illness.
*About the GBS CIDP Foundation International
The GBS CIDP Foundation International is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families affected by Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) and related conditions. The organization has an unwavering commitment to the patients of these rare diseases built on four pillars: support, education, research, and advocacy. Serving more than 40,000 families and 72,000 members worldwide, the Foundation has funded more than $9 million in research grants since 2004. The organization remains focused on ensuring that no one faces this journey alone and keeps the needs of patients and their families at the center of their work. To learn more about the GBS CIDP Foundation International and how to connect with other patients and families living with these rare conditions or ways to get involved through volunteerism and philanthropic support, visit www.gbs-cidp.org or contact Holly Maddams, Director of Development, at 610-667-0131 ext 20.