History at the speed of a bicycle! Gravel and bike rides in Hayden.
Routt County's ORIGINAL gravel ride based in
HAYDEN, COLORADO!
About Ride the Cog
About Ride the Cog
About the Hayden Granary
About the Hayden Granary
The Hayden Cog road is impressive both in its physical presence, beautiful panoramic views of the Yampa Valley, and historical prominence. Winding its way up vertically for nearly 3 miles at an approximate 11 percent grade, it’s no wonder that a unique bike ride has been created to take advantage of this amenity, as well as the network of gravel roads that make up the ideal biking routes that surround Hayden.
Ferry Carpenter was known to ride his bicycle to commute to his law office back in the early 1900s. “The Gravel Grinder", is the same bicycle route Ferry used in 1913 and his descendants, the Zars family, still continue that legacy while commuting to the homestead today.
Wes Dearborn, the originator of the Cog Ride in 2014, has seen the event grow significantly over the past few years. He originally started the event to raise monies for the ALS Foundation in Boston however in 2016 he chose to bring the events benefits closer to home making it beneficial to the community of Hayden and West Routt County. Historic Hayden Granary Inc, a non-profit 501c3, along with the Hayden Heritage Center are beneficiaries of the ride proceeds.
Ride the Cog has proven to be a great way to see the backroads of West Routt County for every level and age of bicycle enthusiast. E-Bikes are welcome for those who want super-powers going up the hills. Post ride, enjoy some amazing food and live music all while supporting the Historic Hayden Granary.
About the Hayden Granary
About the Hayden Granary
About the Hayden Granary
The "Hayden Co-operative Elevator Company' was formed in 1917 in an effort for farmers to bring their wheat to market on the newly laid Moffat railroad. It is now the only existing grain elevator in Routt County. In its heyday, the elevator bolstered the local agricultural economy, providing many services and goods to area farmers and providing pelleted feeds throughout the Rocky Mountain west. Today the grain elevator remains as an important representation of the agricultural, economic and engineering history of early twentieth-century Routt County and one of only a few wooden elevators on the Western Slope.
Historic Hayden Granary Inc. was formed in the Fall of 2019 as a 501c3 non-profit with a mission “To preserve the historic Hayden Granary as a community gathering place in Northwest Colorado.” The agricultural heritage of the facility demonstrates the importance of farming and ranching within the Yampa Valley.
The historic east warehouse has become a community gathering space for live music, concerts, plays and the ever lively community barn dances. Yet, the needs for the building to be preserved are dire. From roofing, to restrooms, to electrical work to siding, preservation and restoration is critical, As a beneficiary of Ride the Cog, funds enable preservation of the building to honor the past and enliven the future of this iconic building.
- More info about Historic Hayden Granary at www.haydengranary.org
- More info about Hayden Heritage Center at https://www.haydenheritagecenter.org/
Event Highlights
About the Hayden Granary
Event Highlights
Hayden and West Routt County have some excellent road and mountain biking opportunities, on a great network of quiet, rural gravel roads.
The ride has several options including:
- 20 mile fun 'Breezer' south of town on gently rolling hills.
- 31 mile scenic ‘Gravel Grinder’ north on the Cog that starts with a challenging ride on pavement up the Cog then circles west on gravel roads around Elkhead Reservoir.
- 27 mile ‘Mud Route’, almost entirely on gravel and dirt, starts with a spectacular climb up the Middle Cog then heads along remote backcountry routes including the homestead of Ferry Carpenter.
- 43 mile ‘Combined Ride’ which features the best of both routes.
- 85 mile "ULTIMATE" - A spectacular challenge that showcases the best of West Routt County!
The "Ultimate" starts at 8:00am; the "Combined" at 9:00am; the "Gravel Grinder", "Mud Route" and "Breezer" rides begin at 10:00am.
REGISTER NOW at https://www.bikereg.com/ride-the-cog
Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 9, 2023
9/9/2023
RIDE THE COG - Benefit Ride for Historic Hayden Granary
7am
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4pm
Parking is recommended at the Hayden Granary or Town Hall - Check in and registration at the Hayden Heritage Center.
Event Details
9/9/2023
RIDE THE COG - Benefit Ride for Historic Hayden Granary
Pre-Register at https://www.bikereg.com/ride-the-cog for $75 rate, On-site/Event day-of registration is $90
7:00am Registration and Check-In ...
7am
-
4pm
Parking is recommended at the Hayden Granary or Town Hall - Check in and registration at the Hayden Heritage Center.
9/9/23
Ride The Cog - Lunch and Live Music
12pm
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4pm
Historic Hayden Granary
Event Details
9/9/23
Ride The Cog - Lunch and Live Music
Participants and their family and friends are welcome to enjoy a Post Ride Party at the Historic Hayden Granary featuring LIVE music; a grea...
12pm
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4pm
Historic Hayden Granary
Contact Us
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Historic Hayden Granary Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization dedicated to preservation of the 1917 grain elevator as a community gathering place in Northwest Colorado.
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