Day One - 75 miles - Saguache to Creede

Day Two - 48 miles - Creede to Lake City

Day Three - 55 miles - Lake City to Gunnison

Day Four - 75 miles - Gunnison to Saguache

What’s Included:
- Four Nights Lodging
- All meals - breakfast, lunches & dinner each cycling day
- All snacks, Cliff Bars, gels, fruit, & energy drinks
- Luggage transfer to hotels
- Post ride celebrations, food and beverages
- Sag support each cycling day
- Mechanical support each cycling day
- Tour guides & cycling profiles for all routes
- Custom jersey & cycling shorts

Tour Attractions/Highlights:
- Lodging on the Rio Grande River - Antlers Lodge
- Cycling over Slumgullion Pass/Continental Divide
- Gourmet Italian Dining
- Yoga sessions with certified instructor
- Introductory bike maintenance clinic
- Massage appointments available

Day One - 75 miles - Saguache to Creede

We begin our journey from the small town of Saguache, Colorado “The gateway to the San Luis Valley” elev. 7,697 feet and ride south on Hwy 285 on a very straight, flat smooth road for 22 miles. There are enormous views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, impressive 14,000 ft peaks and a glimpse of the Great Sand Dunes National Monument.

We turn west on Hwy 112 crossing swollen creeks that feed lush farm land as we travel through this high mountain valley. We arrive in Del Norte, Colorado for a sag stop before continuing west on Hwy 160 to South Fork where our lunch awaits us on the shores of the Rio Grande River. After lunch we cycle west on Hwy 149 tracing the banks of the Rio Grande River. This road offers steep canyons, wide open range land, gentle rollers and wildlife viewing. Experiencing this terrain on a bicycle is not to be missed as we approach the quaint little town of Creede, Colorado at the 77 mile mark.

Turn your bike/tandem in for a room key, sit on the porch swing next to the river allowing yourself to be pampered with deluxe lodging and exquisite cuisine, all blended with a charming western motif.

Day Two - 48 Miles - Creede to Lake City

Breakfast is served at the Antlers Ranch before we continue west on Hwy 149 to start the Alpine Adventure section of our Tour. After 10 miles of flat pavement we begin the gradual ascent of Spring Creek Pass with a series of climbs that will warm the soul and excite the senses.

The pavement is pristine for mountain roads and there are plenty of sag stops so all riders can thoroughly enjoy this Alpine journey. Farther up the road we continue with great rollers, smooth curves and spectacular views of the La Garita Wilderness Area. At 35 miles we reach the summit of Slumgullion Pass (elev. 11,361 ft.) for a well deserved rest, energy bars, clothing change, fluids and photos. When you are ready to continue the ride, the 10 mile descent is a classic.

The road is smooth, the views of multiple 14,000 ft. peaks are incredible as we pedal through some of the most gorgeous terrain Colorado has to offer. As we glide down the side of the mountain the San Juan Mountain Range commands our attention as we pass by steep cliffs, navigate sharp curves and finally come to rest in the classic mountain town of Lake City, Colorado.

The DreamCycle Tours team will prepare a hearty lunch with all the trimmings while you settle into personalized cabins for the evening. After our meal, you are free to enjoy the beauty of Lake City including: Jeep Tours, ATV Tours, hiking, fishing, volleyball etc.

Day Three - 55 Miles - Lake City to Gunnison

It is hard to leave this majestic mountain town with so much beauty to be explored, however, the road awaits with more adventure. We begin with a wonderful relaxing 21 mile section of Hwy 149 including small rollers, steep canyons, interesting rock formations and very little traffic as we wind through the canyon following the shores of the Gunnison River.

At 21 miles we begin short climbs out of the canyon to reveal impressive wide open range land, immense aspen groves and high mountain desert before we begin a fun descent that will take us all the way to the Blue Mesa. At the Blue Mesa we turn east on Hwy 50 and ride into the town of Gunnison, Colorado where we are greeted with hot tubs, optional massage and refreshments.

Day Four - 75 Miles - Gunnison to Saguache

Our last day begins on Hwy 50 heading east for 8 miles and then turning southeast on Hwy 114 to Saguache. This remote, desolate, yet pristine cycling road is a real treat for all Tour riders. We have the pleasure of viewing quiet streams, beautiful ranch property, steep canyon walls, pine forests, smooth pavement and no traffic.

We gradually climb out of a canyon onto open range land and approach the summit of N. Cochetopa Pass (elev. 10,149 ft.) at the 39 mile mark. Our team will deliver your final gourmet lunch to accompany some rest, relaxation and photo opportunities. After lunch we enjoy the home stretch which includes

steep descents and immaculate road conditions as we cruise through farm land on our way back to the “Gateway of the San Luis Valley” Saguache, Colorado.

We will pull into the Saguache Creek Lodge so all riders can shower, change, refresh and prepare for the departure home.