Climbing Challenge in Colorado

June 18-22, 2025
August 5-9, 2025

Thin Air

The Story
In the summer 2023 I went on an epic bike ride in Europe called Cent Cols (It was a part of Rapha). In 10 days, we climbed 50,000 meters (165,000 feet) in the Pyrenees. I had such a great time that I decided to run an epic climbing camp in Colorado.
If you are looking for a cycling challenge for 2025, look no further -- Thin Air Camp is for you!
I love climbing and I’ve done Ride the Rockies 5 times and while it's a great ride, I wanted to create something more challenging. I call Boulder my home and want to share the beauty of the Colorado mountains with you all.
Mikhail Ivanov, the founder of the ride
These camps are not for everybody!
We'll be riding 8-10 hours a day (mostly climbing) for 5 days straight. You'll need to be in good shape to make it. You can use an e-bike or you can skip a day.
Learn bike skills from the pros

50,000 feet (15,240 meters) of climbing in 5 days!

Ride the highest paved road in the US (Mt. Evans and Pikes Peak)

Learn bike skills from the pros
50,000 feet (15,240 meters) of climbing in 5 days!
Ride the highest paved road in the US (Mt. Evans and Pikes Peak)
What is included
  • 7 nights in a boutique hotel (Niwot Inn)
  • 2 roadside feed stops during each stage
  • Constant ride support for bikes, tandems and e-bikes
  • Shuttle to the beginning of the rides on day 4 and 5
  • Entry access to Rocky Mountain National Park, Pikes Peak, and Mt. Evans
  • Photos in incredible landscapes from our photographer
Routes
Start and finish point — Niwot, CO. 7 miles from Boulder
Major climbs around Boulder: Super Flagstaff, Magnolia, Sugarloaf, Linden, Lee Hill, Ward
Stage 1
13,146 ft
87.1 mi
Boulder Octopus
Stage 2
The highest paved road in the US
Boulder to Mt Evans summit
89.3mi
10,690 ft
Stage 3
Estes Park, Trail Ridge Road
Optional — Grand Lake
12,000 ft
73 mi
79 mi
6,322 ft
Transfer by van from Boulder
Copper Triangle
Stage 4
Stage 5
Pikes Peak
Start and Finish in Boulder. Transfer by van. Olympic Museum in Colorado Springs
8,007 ft
24.2 mi
Prices for the challenge
Ride and Lodging
Double occupancy for 7 nights
$3,950
Ride Only
Lodging is not included
$1,750
Our Team
Mikhail Ivanov
Sergey Tvetcov
Triathlete, cyclist, and triathlon coach
Olympian and accomplished professional cyclist
We're happy to answer your questions
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