Black Hawk, Colorado · Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Oredigger MTB Challenge is a cycling and mountain biking event held on Saturday, September 12, 2026. It is located at 8060 Black Hawk Blvd in Black Hawk, Colorado.
TRIPLE BYPASS - Three Mountain Passes
Go big - The Triple Bypass stretches 120 miles, with 10,800 feet of elevation gain over 3 mountain passes: Juniper, Loveland, and Vail.
DOUBLE BYPASS - Two Mountain Passes
The Double Bypass covers 80 miles and gains 6,500 feet of elevation over two mountain passes: Loveland and Vail.
Please note that the Double Bypass start location is in Empire, CO. There is a mandatory mass start for ALL riders.
For the most up to date info check out NEDGRAVEL.COM
2026 Race Guide is here!
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
Run for the Eagles!
Support the Heritage Eagles Cross Country Team at the 8th Annual Heritage Eagles 5K!
Last year’s event raised over $3,500 for the team, and with $10 from each registration going directly to the cross country program, every step you take makes a difference.
Post-Race Pancake Breakfast
Celebrate your finish with a delicious pancake breakfast from Flippin’ Flap Jacks—complete with sausage and refreshing orange juice—free for all registered participants.
A Legendary Course
Race on the famed Liberty Bell course, a Colorado high school cross-country tradition for over 45 years. This fast, scenic route blends neighborhood streets with smooth crushed gravel paths along the High Line Canal—perfect for a PR!
📅 Race Day: Saturday, July 18
⏰ Start Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Heritage High School – 1401 W Geddes Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
T-Shirts
Add a race T-shirt for $14 when you register.
Order by June 29 to guarantee yours.
Fitted style—size up for a looser fit.
Awards & Medals
Top 3 in each age group receives a custom 3.5” die-cast medal with a unique lanyard.
Additional awards for:
🏆 Male Overall Winner
🏆 Female Overall Winner
Age Group Awards – Top 3 in Each:
10 & Under – Boys/Girls
11–12 – Boys/Girls
13–14 – Boys/Girls
15–19 – Boys/Girls
20–29 – Male/Female
30–39 – Male/Female
40–49 – Male/Female
50–59 – Male/Female
60–69 – Male/Female
70+ – Male/Female
That’s 62 total medals awarded on race day!
Race Day Details
Registration: $40 (race day registration available)
Packet Pickup:
Friday, July 17th – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Heritage High School
Race Day – Opens at 7:00 AM
Parking: Available in the Heritage High School parking lot.
Course Info
🏃 Course Type: Liberty Bell out-and-back
📈 Elevation Gain: 72 ft
📉 Elevation Loss: 128 ft
⬇️ Min Elevation: 5,434 ft
⬆️ Max Elevation: 5,521 ft
DATE: Saturday August 1-2, 2026
The Crooked Gravel takes a few cues from an exploratory event the legendary Ron Kiefel put together a decade ago called Crooked Roubaix. Back before gravel bikes were really a thing, Kiefel and some friends set out on a 95-mile dirt-road adventure from Winter Park up into the high mountains on road bikes.
Fast forward to 2026 and gravel bikes are a thing. Our routes take in the very best of Grand County gravel, with long, winding climbs up through aspen and pine forests, wide open descents under the massive Colorado sky and some secret tracks never before explored in a cycling event. Click here for complete information.
In addition to a great experience on your bike, each participant will receive:
Commemorative t-shirt
Refreshments and support throughout the race
Post-race meal
A chance to win valuable prizes
Bike number with timing chip
Opportunity to compete for the podium and purse (long course only)
Age Group Awards
Course Overview and Finish Details
Both courses will begin with a police-led neutral rollout for approximately 4 miles. Shortly after, the routes will split:
-The 25-mile course takes riders on a scenic and enjoyable loop, with the timed section ending around mile 23.
-The 67-mile long course follows a challenging lollipop-shaped route, with the timed section concluding at approximately mile 62.5.
While your official time stops there, your ride isn’t truly complete until you roll back into town and cross under the finish line arch—where you’ll be greeted with free food, cold beer, and live music.
Please remember to follow all rules of the road, especially during the untimed section as you return to town.
We can’t wait to cheer you across the finish!