Gravel Riding Around Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley

Gravel Riding Around Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley

When I ride in the Roaring Fork Valley some part of my mind wanders to Hunter S. Thompson tapping away, gritted teeth around a cigarette holder, crucifying Nixon for the violent, lying, paranoid state he’s creating. Enough current history though, because when I ride...
Strada Sporche, Dunckley Park and the Col d’Coal

Strada Sporche, Dunckley Park and the Col d’Coal

Utilizing the same start and the same finish, these three rides provide different distance options ranging from the Col d’Coal’s  47 miles to the Strade Sporche’s 106 miles (all day long!). All of the rides leave and return to Steamboat Springs via...
The Gravel Gruel

The Gravel Gruel

The Gravel Gruel The Gravel Gruel is an all time favorite here at The Dirty Roads. Named after the legendary road ride called the Gore Gruel which takes in Rabbit Ears Pass, Gore Pass and Yellow Jacket Pass; the Gravel Gruel starts with the same ascent up Rabbit Ears...

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