OUTERBIKE
Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado
What better place to access lift-serve cross country trails to test your dream bike? Unrivaled mountain scenery, flowy singletrack, and the state's best wildflowers too. Combine all that with Colorado's most genuine mountain town with a plethora of lodging and camping options. What's not to love?
Western Spirit Cycling has partnered with Mt. Crested Butte Mountain Resort to provide a summer Outerbike in one of the birth places of the sport. Mt. Crested Butte has always been high on the bucket list for hardcore riders, but now the new Bike Park has something for everyone. Hop on the lift to test the latest and greatest bikes on the classic rides, or ride the fun new trails for everyone at the base area. Repeat as needed. Ride your little heart out, soak up the impressive mountain views, then relax with a tasty beverage at the end of the day. Attendance is capped, so register early to get your spot!
August 16-18, 2024
Brands from last year included these. Nearly all will be back including some fantastic new additions. 1UP, Bicibits, Canfield, Easy Wind Outfitters, Evil Eye Eyewear, Fasst Company, Fezzari, Fidlock, Forge and Bond, Four Wheel Campers, Gates Carbon, Intense, KMC, LaMere Cycles, Mountain Flow, Nomadic Van, Outside, R-M-U, REEB, Revel, SCg Shoes Co, Send It, Smith Optics, Tasco, Toyota, TRP Cycling Components, Velocirax, Wintersteiger, Yeti and YT Industries
Outerbike is pleased to announce our partnership and sponsorship with the town of Mount Crested Butte. The town of Mt. Crested Butte is nestled among the breathtaking Elk Mountains in western Colorado. Sitting at 9,375 feet above sea level, Mt. Crested Butte is home to around 800 year-round and part-time residents. Our namesake mountain rises just above town to a height of 12,162 feet. This unique setting affords some of the most breathtaking vistas in Colorado. Click here to see more of what makes Mt. CB special.
For three full days this August 16th-18th, 2024 Outerbike will be returning to Mt. Crested Butte venue showcasing the most notable brands in the bike industry. Everyone is invited whether you’re new to cycling or an industry veteran. Nestled amongst the breathtaking Elk Mountains in Western Colorado and sitting at 9,375 feet above sea level, this unique setting is home to some of the most breathtaking trails in all the world. Whether you buy an all-inclusive full demo pass or bring your own bike and go with the BYOB version, you’ll get three days of lift tickets, three amazing lunches and happy hours both - Friday and Saturday with complimentary beer and prizes!
Tickets for Mt. Crested Butte
3 passes to choose from:
Full Demo
The whole shebang! The premier ticket for the person who wants it all: bike demos, lift tickets, and access to everything that is going on at Outerbike.
Three days of unlimited bike demos
3 days of lift tickets to the Bike Park
Three delicious lunches
Access to Outerbike venue & vendors
Access to trails at the event
Access to prizes & contests
Access to Outerbike Happy Hour on Friday and Saturday
Free Outerbike Swag!
Price - $295 Plus Fees & tax
BYOB
NO bike demos with this pass. If you are certain there is no better bike than the one you own and you feel guilty even thinking about riding another, this is the ticket for you.
3 days of lift tickets to the Bike Park
Three delicious lunches
Access to Outerbike venue & vendors
Access to trails at the event
Access to prizes & contests
Access to Outerbike Happy Hour on Friday and Saturday
Free Outerbike Swag!
Price - $195 Plus Fees & tax
Social Card
NO bike demos or lift tickets with this pass. Do you or a friend want to come to Outerbike, but not ride bikes? The Social Card gives you access to all three days of the Outerbike event (except bike demos & shuttled rides) and allows you to enjoy the perks of Outerbike.
Three delicious lunches
Access to Outerbike venue & vendors
Access to prizes & contests
Access to Outerbike Happy Hour on Friday and Saturday
Free Outerbike Swag!
Price - $95 Plus Fees & tax
Location of Outerbike Mt. Crested Butte:
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
12 Snowmass Rd Crested Butte, CO 81224
Directions:
No matter where you’re coming from, traveling to Mt. Crested Butte by car is a scenic and easy way to go. We have no doubt that you’ll be tempted to stop and take photos along the way—the views are breathtaking. And if you’re coming from the Front Range, we think your route will be a refreshing change from the traffic jams of the I-70 corridor. No bottlenecks and no toll lanes either! Drive time from Denver is 4 hours, and just under 4 hours from Colorado Springs.
From Denver
From Denver International Airport, take I-70 West, then exit to CO-470 East towards Colorado Springs. Then exit US-285 South towards Fairplay. Continue on US-285, turning right onto US-50 West towards Monarch Pass. When you arrive in Gunnison, take a right onto Main Street (CO-135 North) towards Mt. Crested Butte.
From Arizona & Phoenix
Take I-17 North to Flagstaff, then go North on US-89, then take US-160 East to Cortez. Take CO-145 North to CO-62 East in Placerville towards Ridgeway. In Ridgeway take US-550 North to Montrose, then take US-50 East to Gunnison. When you arrive in Gunnison, take a left onto Main Street (CO-135 North) towards Mt. Crested Butte.
From Northern California & Utah
Take I-80 east to Salt Lake City then take I-15 South to US-6 East towards Price. Follow I-70 East to Grand Junction, then take US-50 East to Montrose. In Montrose take a left to continue on US-50 East to Gunnison. When you arrive in Gunnison, take a left on Main Street (CO-135 North) towards Mt. Crested Butte.
Note: Please use caution when using online map sites when traveling in the high country. While such services are outstanding in most areas, these sites may direct you over seasonal and 4WD only roads that may not be suitable for your vehicle.
For Colorado Road Reports Please Call 303-639-1111 | www.cotrip.org
Outerbike Mt.Crested Butte Schedule of Events:
Once you'are registered, you only need to check-in once to get your card and/or wristband.
Thursday August 15th
4-6pm Early Registration at the venue. If you’re up here already, swing by so you can sleep in a little Friday morning.
Friday, August 16
8:00 am Registration and check-in opens at event. Get your card and wristband so you can play!
9:00 am Gates open & bike demos begin!
Noon - 2:30 pm Lunch under our big white hospitality tent
4:00 pm Outerbike Happy Hour under the main Outerbike Tent
5:00 pm Demo event closes
Saturday, August 17
8:00 am Registration and check-in opens at event. Get your card and wristband, if you haven't already.
9:00 am Gates open & bike demos begin!
Noon - 2:30 pm Lunch under our big white hospitality tent
4:00 pm Outerbike Happy Hour under the main Outerbike Tent
5:00 pm Demo event closes
Sunday, August 18
8:30 am Registration and check-in opens at event. Get your card and wristband, if you haven't already.
9:00 am Gates open & bike demos begin!
Noon - 2:30 pm Lunch under our big white hospitality tent
4:00 pm Demo event closes
Looking for lodging during Outerbike Mt. Crested Butte?
Mt. Crested Butte offers quite a bit of lodging in easy walking or biking distance from the Outerbike venue and that’s our first recommendation for Outerbike participants. There is also a little bit of lodging in downtown Crested Butte three miles away that puts you farther from the fun of Outerbike, but closer to the downtown amenities of Crested Butte. There’s also many more lodging options 30 miles south in the city of Gunnison.
EVENT LODGING SAVINGS
Crested Butte Mountain Resort has much to choose from that’s right within walking distance to our venue. Here’s just a few of our favorites.
Elevation Hotel & Spa
Elevation Hotel & Spa is a bike-in/bike-out hotel destination located at the base of Colorado’s iconic Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The property features mountain-side dining & après, a full-service spa, heated indoor pool, three hot tubs, and three new dining and entertainment concepts: José Crested Butte, the billy barr, and the Matchstick Lounge. For more information, visit www.elevationresort.com. For lodging discounts use this link
Elevation Hotel & Spa
Elevation Resort Fire Pit
The Lodge at Mountaineer Square
Lodge @ Mountaineer Square: The Lodge at Mountaineer Square offers luxurious king room accommodations located in the heart of the base area, just steps from the lift. Plus, hop on the free shuttle located just steps away, and enjoy all that downtown Crested Butte has to offer. To book this hotel at the group discounted rate of $189, please call 855-948-0691. This is a reservation line dedicated to making reservations for group guests. Guests can call every day from 8am-5pm MT. Please have the guests reference the group code (SCBOUT24) or the group name (Outerbike 2024).
the lodge at mountaineer square pool and hot tub
The Grand Lodge boasts deluxe oversized hotel rooms to accommodate all types of vacationers and is located just steps from the lift. We also offer pet-friendly rooms based on availability. To book this hotel at the group discounted rate of $139, please call 855-948-0691. This is a reservation line dedicated to making reservations for group guests. Guests can call every day from 8am-5pm MT. Please have the guests reference the group code (SCBOUT24) or the group name (Outerbike 2024).
Additional area lodging information can be found here.
Camping details can be found here. There is no camping allowed right at the venue.
