About the race
Fast, high-altitude gravel on the ranch roads around Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Mid-August.
Typical weather
August is peak summer. Heat and humidity are the variable that matters most; pacing and hydration for temperature can decide your day.
Who it favors
Gravel rewards durable all-rounders. You need the aerobic engine to ride for hours, the punch for steep pitches, and the discipline to pace your own effort and fuel when there is no group to hide in.