Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Downtown Durango Sign
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic in Durango, CO. Photo: teofilo

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic – Durango | May

The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is one for cycling enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a vibrant Colorado weekend. The event tests the speed of man versus machine as they race to beat a train.

The first Iron Horse started in 1972 and over the year other events became part of the classic, like road races, tours, BMX, team trail rides, and mountain bike races. Watch the start in downtown Durango by the train depot for the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This year’s event runs on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, 2023 in Durango.

Other activities include:

  • Narrow Horse Swim
  • Steamworks Faceplant Party
  • Silverton Finish Line Festival
  • Sprite Kids Race & Alpine Kids Village
  • Narrow Horse Triathlon
  • Narrow Gauge 10 Mile
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Downtown Durango Racers
Start of the race in downtown Durango. Photo by: Kent Kanouse
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Downtown Durango Racers
Racing thru Durango. Photo by: Kent Kanouse
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Downtown Durango Crowd
Watching the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Photo by: Kent Kanouse
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Molas Pass Summit Aerial View
Atop Molas Pass – the last peak on the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Photo by: Al_HikesAZ
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Molas Pass Silverton Aerial View
Molas Pass descends down into Silverton. Photo by: Al_HikesAZ

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Details

Address: 479 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301 to Silverton

Date: Saturday-Sunday│ May 27-28, 2023

Website: ironhorsebicycleclassic.com