The Pikes Peak APEX - MTB

The Pikes Peak APEX is a unique mountain bike challenge on the slopes of Pikes Peak, America’s Mountain.  Ride all three stages or participate in one of our single day ride experiences!

The terrain will be challenging, but not overly technical. This Rocky Mountain trail experience through the aspens in Colorado’s backcountry will draw not only professional riders, but also amateur cyclists looking for a bucket list endurance event.

We offer a $25,000 pro purse split evenly between the Pro categories with equal prize lists for open pro and women pro.  Amateur categories will be racing for prizes.  This is a USA Cycling sanctioned event, so if you don't have an annual USAC license, you must purchase a one-day license which covers you for all three days of the event.

Registration fee includes one or three days of riding, fully-stocked aid stations, tech support, a swag bag with some cool stuff, and a post-event awards meal with a drink on Sunday.  

The Mission: To create a world-class event that drives economic impact to the area in order to improve the trails and open space in the Pikes Peak region for the lasting enjoyment of its residents and visitors.

The Vision: To make Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region an internationally recognized endurance sports destination.

The APEX is a non-profit endeavor that seeks to bring several organizations together in the Pikes Peak region.

The Colorado Springs Sports CorpVisit Colorado SpringsPikes Peak Outdoor Recreation AllianceThe LART Fund (Lodgers and Automobile Rental Tax)The Colorado Springs Chamber and EDCUSA CyclingUS Forest ServiceMedicine Wheel Trail AdvocatesTrails and Open Space CoalitionColorado Springs Parks and RecThe City of Colorado SpringsRocky Mountain Field InstituteEl Paso County Parks