🚴♂️⛳ Cycle & Golf Challenge — Boulder, Colorado
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 golf performance with your best 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:
(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.
📅 Schedule (Tentative)
Sunday, Sept 13
Hotel check-in (Downtown Boulder)
Gravel bike pickup or assembly at University Bikes
Welcome Dinner
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
🎟️ 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 Only Option: 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 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.