Everything you need to know for ride day.
Before the Ride | Routes and Maps | Start Times | During the Ride | Post-Ride Party
Parking
The main parking is on Regent Dr., just south of Colorado. Additional parking is found on Regent Dr. just north of Broadway, and on Folsom southeast of the football stadium. See the below map for reference.View Buffalo Bicycle Classic Parking in a larger map
Before the Ride
Pre-ride-day packet pickup will be scheduled for a variety of locations. On ride day, late registration, rider check-in, packet pick-up, and continental breakfast start at 6:30am. While checking-in, grab some freshly brewed coffee and a healthy snack. Then it's off you go for a great day of spinning!
Routes and Maps
In 2012, the routes will change. Exact routes will be announced soon. Last year's routes follow: The Buffalo Bicycle Classic includes a 100 mile route; a 70 mile route; a 50 mile route; a 35 mile route; and a 14 mile route.
Start Times
Riders should be at the start and ready to ride at the following times:| 100 mile | 70 mile | 50 mile | 35 mile | 14 mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | 8:30 am | 9:00 am | 9:30 am |
Support
You'll find well-stocked and well-staffed aid stations every 10 miles. Smiling faces, tasty eats, and a cowbell or two to keep your spirits up! If you need any assistance in between, flag down one of the support vehicles that are traveling the course.Equipment
You'll need to wear an ANSI- or SNELL-approved helmet at all times -- we can't let people ride who don't have helmets. Also bring an ID, especially if you want your free post-ride beer. And make sure you have your registration number affixed to your jersey.
Post-ride party
Don't miss the event after the event! Stop by Benson field and fill your belly with a tasty meal, drink a beer with your team, or enjoy a free massage. There's free secure bike parking, so you can relax. You'll need your bib tear-off to get into the party.Ready to Ride? Details
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About The Ride
The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is a cycling fundraiser. Since 2003, more than $1.6 million in scholarships have been awarded to promising students in CU-Boulder’s College of Arts and Sciences. The ride is the single largest source of scholarships within the CU College of Arts and Sciences, which is the largest and oldest college at the university.
In recent years, the ride has attracted well more than 2,000 participants -- CU alumni, kids in trailers, professional cyclists and everyone in between. Participants choose a course from several options and ride at their own pace. The shortest course, the "Little Buff," explores the wonderful bike path network in the City of Boulder. The longest course is a true century. And in 2012, we're adding the Buff Epic, a new century that begins by climbing up Boulder Canyon.
