Thanks to Bobby Jackel of Abilene, who shot this iPhone video of the Tour’s 100k finishers this year.
Complete 2018 Results
We are happy to work with RunFar Racing Services, the largest and most experienced timing company around for our Saturday rides. The link below will lead you to Saturday, July 28th’s results in the 100k, 27 mile and 11 mile events:
Saturday
Searchable results from 100k, 27 mile, 11 mile rides. (will open a new window)
Sunday
2018 Final Results Tour de Gap Steamboat Mountain Time Trial
Thanks for coming to Tour de Gap 2018!
BikeBlog: A pre-ride of the 100k course
by Bill Minter
One of the things about serving as Tour de Gap co-director with my friend Mark Spurlock is that we no longer have time to ride in this fun event. At least not on the day of the Tour. On a recent Saturday we got a group together and rode the 100k route to do some “recon” and help those who will ride in it get ready for Saturday, July 28.
Yep, it was hot… and humid that day. I felt like I did in my first few Tours… “can I just make it?” Not being in my best form this year, I knew I wouldn’t have a very fast time. But with total elevation gain of a nearly 2,000 ft, it would be the challenge it always has been.
We had 12 riders meeting at the Old Settlers’ Reunion Grounds in Buffalo Gap, starting out at 7:30 near the starting line. Continue reading “BikeBlog: A pre-ride of the 100k course”
Coming to TdG? Think about Sunday too
Just a couple of more weeks and it’ll be time to head over to Buffalo Gap and the Tour de Gap. The Saturday headquarters is the same, the Old Settlers’ Reunion grounds under the giant oak trees. If you stay for Sunday’s Steamboat Challenge Time Trial, we’ll have a new starting line over at Main Street Station, on the south side of town. TdG co-director Mark Spurlock interviews Alex Moore about the Sunday location: Continue reading “Coming to TdG? Think about Sunday too”
Big Brothers/Sisters, TdG and FDLIC: a Great Combination
Executive Director Mark Rogers visits with Angie and Patrick, representing the insurance company FDLIC and a couple of “Littles.” They’re why we say Tour de Gap is a great ride for a great cause. Be sure and join us July 28-29 for a great time that benefits Big Brothers-Big Sisters!
Watch “35th Annual Tour de Gap” from above
Steamboat Cycling club member Dwayne Dove has created an amazing video with drone footage from all three routes of Saturday’s road rides. In addition to the drone shots, Dwayne utilized multiple car mounted and bike mounted GoPro Continue reading “Watch “35th Annual Tour de Gap” from above”
Tour de Gap Riders: Where they’re from
Pretty amazing info that Bikereg gives you. We wondered where Tour de Gap riders came from, since we’re getting ready for the 36th annual. So we put it all in a blender by hometown zip code, Continue reading “Tour de Gap Riders: Where they’re from”
Tour de Gap Routes for 2018
Tour de Gap 2018 Routes are ready to roll with a new starting line for Sunday!
Saturday July 28:
The 100K Metric Century makes its return, plus the traditional 27 mile and 11 mile routes. Remember the earlier start time this year, 7:30 a.m. Registration closes at 7:15 a.m.
TOUR DE GAP 100K (62.5 MILE) ROUTE
Sunday July 29:
STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE TIME TRIAL 7.79 MILES
Steamboat Mountain Challenge first rider off at 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
See a 3-D Video of Sunday’s course
Please note the starting line has been moved to the Main Street Station in Buffalo Gap, which adds about .8 mile to the course. Main Street Station is at the intersection of Litel (FM 613) and Main Street, on the south side of BGap after the FM 89 turnoff to the Abilene State Park.
* All Saturday routes will close at 1:30 pm. *
