Stage is Set for Iconic SBT GRVL® presented by Wahoo June 26-29th

June 18, 2025

New date, format and GRVL® Femmes Team Challenge sets a new standard for all riders

Steamboat Springs, Colo., (June 18, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On June 26-29 2,550 cyclists will participate in a sold out SBT GRVL® presented by Wahoo, the premier gravel cycling event. This year’s event aligns perfectly with Steamboat’s vibrant early-summer season and cyclists can expect optimal gravel road conditions while spectators can enjoy lively mountain-town energy. New for 2025, the ride and race components are formatted as separate events, enhancing the overall experience for both competitive and recreational cyclists.

On Saturday riders from around the world will challenge themselves on SBT GRVL’s famed Green, Red and Bluecourses that showcase the rural beauty of Routt County on its ‘champagne gravel roads’. Ranging from 37, 56 and 99 miles.

On Sunday’s pro and amateurs will toe the line on a new Black Course that starts and finishes 25 miles from Steamboat Springs in Hayden, Colorado. This undulating race course features 117 or 79 miles on fast champagne gravel with rolling climbs, quick descents and stunning rural scenery that will take racers through aspen, ranch land, and sage studded hills in rural Routt County. A neutral support station and spectator zone will make for the ultimate viewing experience. See the full course here and the list of the Elite Start List here.

GRVL® Femmes Team Challenge
Also new this year, SBT GRVL® created the GRVL® Femmes Team Challenge and opened additional spots for amateur female gravel racers to register for the sold out race. The event is designed in the spirit of Zwift’s Watch the Femmes movement to create a welcoming and empowering environment for amateur female cyclists by promoting team-based racing and community support. The GRVL® Femmes Team Challenge features a $3,000 prize purse for the top three fastest amateur women’s teams and a $500 prize for a team unity challenge.

With this event, SBT GRVL® is setting a new standard for innovation and inspiration in amateur women’s racing. Fostering a team-based approach, SBT GRVL® has already boosted female race participation to a record 32%, but also redefined the way women experience gravel racing—together.

Respect The Routt

It’s a privilege to ride and experience the beauty of Routt County and to acknowledge this and our core value of safety, all participants in the SBT GRVL® event sign the GRVL® Oath pledging to follow road rules, respect the land and be good ambassadors of the sport of cycling.

“SBT GRVL® has always been about more than just a gravel race and ride, it’s about connection to the cycling community and to the incredible landscape we’re fortunate to ride through,” said Amy Charity, Founding Partner and CEO of SBT GRVL®. “This year’s new ride and race format and the GRVL® Femmes Team Challenge reflect our ongoing commitment to inclusivity, safety, innovation, and deep appreciation for the Routt County community that makes this event so special. We’re proud to create a premier experience that continues to elevate the sport while respecting the place and people that make it possible and we’re excited to welcome riders and racers from around the world back to Steamboat Springs to experience what has become a defining celebration of gravel cycling.”

SBT GRVL Festival Highlights: June 26–29, 2025 include:

SBT GRVL Expo Presented by Wahoo | June 26–27
Join us in downtown Steamboat Springs (Yampa Street) with more than 80 vendors, activities for all ages, and outdoor-themed fun—from Wahoo dunk tanks and sponsor giveaways to skills clinics, trail runs, scavenger hunts, panels, Fjällräven Midsommer Festival, and free yoga with Old Town Hot Springs, in Chamois Butt’r Park, and more.

FLM FST presented by Protect Our Winters | June 26
Our third annual FLM FST returns and this year we are pulling together another powerful round of poignant films that celebrate cycling and community. Join us for a social morning of film, breakfast bites, and conversations with creatives behind the scenes.

Alpine Bank Toddler Bike Race | Friday, June 27
Cheer on the tiniest riders as they tackle a fun obstacle course and compete for larger-than-life $2 checks on the small stage. Youth bike activities make this a can’t-miss family event. Register here.

SBT GRVL Canyon HLL CLMB | Friday, June 27
A fan-favorite returns! The Friday Night Canyon HLL CLMB features a Le Mans start and wild costumes as first-timers and pros take on the madness together.
Pro tip: It’s never too early to start planning your costume.

The Ride | Saturday, June 28
The main event kicks off Saturday with a timed ride starting and finishing on Yampa Street. Riders can choose from the classic Green, Red, or Blue routes, featuring fully stocked aid stations, traffic control, and SBT GRVL’s signature neutral support. After the ride, join fellow cyclists and fans for a vibrant post-ride celebration right downtown.

The Race | Sunday, June 29
Introducing the new Black Race Course, starting and finishing in Hayden, Colorado—just 25 miles from Steamboat Springs. This scenic and challenging course features rolling climbs, fast champagne gravel, and wide-open Routt County views. Amateur racers will start at 7 am and complete 2 laps, while the Pro Men begin at 8:15 am and Pro Women at 8:20 am and will compete 3 laps with live social updates powered by Orange Seal.

The Pas Normal Studios Spectator Zone and SRAM Oasis offer prime viewing spots, refreshments, and entertainment as top gravel pros, amateurs, and junior racers from around the world compete.

For more information on this year’s event and see the full schedule here.

About SBT GRVL® Presented By Wahoo
Co-founded in 2019 by former professional cyclist Amy Charity, SBT GRVL® p/b Wahoo has quickly become one of the largest and most sought after gravel races in the United States. With a commitment to elevating the sport and creating a community-driven experience, SBT GRVL® continues to push boundaries in cycling. In recent years, GRVL® Events has expanded globally, with FNLD GRVL in Finland and RADL GRVL in Australia, further strengthening the movement towards greater participation and equity in gravel racing. For more information visit www.sbtgrvl.com.