The Eddy Rando Steel Classic 2026

For the most up to date info check out NEDGRAVEL.COM

2025 Race Guide is here! (2026 coming race week!)

Race day is July 12th, 2026!

Registration opens FIRST for Women, BIPOC, Non-Binary Athletes and Para-cyclists. It will open to the general public one week later.

Early Bird Pricing ends 1/31

New this year is our WOMEN'S ONLY start for the Gold Course. If you would like to participate in this please register for the “Gold Course - Women's Only Start”. Registering for the regular “Gold Course - Women's” category will not register you for the WOMEN'S ONLY start.

Introducing Ned Gravel Run 10 miler! Now the runners can take part in the Ned Gravel Party. Following our 10.5 mile Bronze Course, it will challenge and excite with 50/50 pavement/dirt. This is a great chance to explore Ned on foot! Cash prizes + prizes from On Running and Suunto. Plus a Strava Downhill Mile segment challenge!

PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING

Refund: Refunds are generally not granted and will only be granted at the sole discretion of the race.

Transfer: It is possible to transfer your registration to another person up to two weeks before the race, then transfers will no longer be allowed. There are no refunds for transfers to a less expensive course.

Deferral: This year we will be offering deferrals to 2026 on a sliding scale.

Price increase schedule:

Early Bird Pricing ends 1/31/2026

Next price increase 5/1/2026

Final price increase 7/1/2026

Please see Nedgravel.com for 2026 course maps and descriptions. All courses are the same since 2023

Tentative Race Week Schedule

Thursday - Packet Pickup

Pre-Race shakeout ride 5-6pm

Saturday- Expo & Shake Out Rides and Run

Packet Pickup @ The Coffee Ride

Sunday - Race Day

Tungsten Course - 7am

Gold Course - 7:30am

Silver/Bronze Course - 8:00am

Run - 8:15am

Expo with music, beer and vendors 10am-6pm

*schedule may change

Join us for the Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic on Sunday, September 13, 2026! Choose from nine unique ride options designed for every type of cyclist. Our road courses range from moderate rolling routes to the challenging Epic climbs. For dirt‑lovers, our gravel courses offer everything from long, demanding mountain gravel to scenic mid‑distance routes. And for families and newer riders, the Little Buff provides a fun, easy ride on car‑free bike paths.

Ride Boulder Canyon on one of the Epic courses: If you’re riding the Epic, Epic 75, or starting the Gravel Epic, you’ll experience something truly special: westbound Boulder Canyon will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7–9 a.m. This is the one day all year when cyclists can enjoy this stunning canyon completely car‑free—an unforgettable perk reserved just for Buffalo Bicycle Classic riders.

Help Us Fund the Future: The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is more than a ride—it’s a fundraising event dedicated to supporting Colorado students through the BBC Scholarship Fund. This year marks our 24th anniversary, and our mission remains clear: help high‑achieving, high‑need students access a CU Boulder education.

Your registration supports scholarships—but you can make an even bigger impact by raising funds for BBC scholarships. As a part of ride registration, you have the option to become a fundraiser and collect awesome swag along the way. We will create a custom page and you can invite friends and family to contribute, and help open doors for more students. Every contribution fuels opportunity. Since 2003, the Buffalo Bicycle Classic has raised $4.3 million, helping 450+ students pursue their degrees. Your support ensures these scholars can focus on their education—not their tuition bills. Every registration counts. Every fundraiser amplifies the mission. Every dollar changes lives.

RIDE BIKES. CHANGE LIVES.