Building Better Communities Through Bikes
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the mission to produce exceptional experiences that positively benefit the communities we serve.
We envision a world where bikes build better communities.
The heart of our operation lies in our commitment to community improvement. A substantial part of our earnings is directed to projects and nonprofit organizations that make real differences in people’s lives - nearly $4.5M in our history.
2024 IMPACT REPORT
Our Events
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The Triple Bypass
Recognized as one of the premier cycling events in the nation and a bucket-list event for riders everywhere, the Triple Bypass is a spectacular tour through the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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The Hundo
The Hundo is a beloved mountain bike race in the popular Buffalo Creek area. Go long with the Hundo, or shorter with the Hundito, all for a good cause.
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Salida 76
Seventy-six miles or km of gorgeous gravel - it’s champagne with a whiskey chaser. Finish off the summer with a full weekend of bike riding and mountain-loving.
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The Banana Belt
Forty miles of zippy singletrack in Salida, Colorado. Part of the Salida Bike Fest!
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Beti Bike Bash
Ladies, start your engines! Join us for the world’s largest women’s only MTB race. From never-evers to seasoned pros, we have a welcoming and inclusive category for everyone.
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The Session Series
Fast, techy, and raw, the Session Series aims to please. Riders compete for the quickest time down some of the best trails on the front range - Wednesday nights.
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Blue Sky Hill Climb
The Hill Climb is an iconic bicycle race and Gran Fondo on the highest paved road in North America, at 14,264 above sea level. The road is closed for construction in 2025 - see you next year!
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Evergreen Ride Club
Join the largest ride club in Colorado! Over 150 rides offered April through October - weekly road, mountain and gravel.
OUR IMPACT
At Shift Events, as creators of top-tier ride events, including the Triple Bypass, The Hundo, Salida 76, Banana Belt, Session Series, Blue Sky Hill Climb, and the Beti Bike Bash, we believe that bikes build better communities. That is why we donate a substantial part of our earnings to support community improvement projects that make real differences in people’s lives.
We are incredibly proud of the impact that our organization has had over the past 36 years and nearly $4.5M in donations. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the belief that bikes build better communities.
