07/29/2026
What a day. 💙🚴
Last Sunday the 2026 Second Annual Bird to Bird Ride was officially a sell-out, bringing together an incredible community of riders, volunteers, sponsors, and partners for 37 unforgettable miles from Crested Butte to Gunnison over scenic Ohio Pass.
From coffee and doughnuts at the start line to pizza and celebration at the finish, the day was filled with amazing views, great company, and plenty of smiles. And yes...inspired by Tour de France rider Quinn Simmons, it truly was "business in the front, party in the back!" 😄
Most importantly, every rider completed the course safely while helping support the trails that connect our valley. Proceeds from Bird to Bird benefit and the , helping fund trail maintenance, advocacy, and future improvements throughout the Gunnison Valley.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this year's ride possible!
👏 Sponsors: Fast Fred Seipp, Grace Fienberg & Paul Mack, the McNeill Family, Becky Frey Real Estate Group, , Black Dragon Development, , , and
🎥 A special shout-out to the for capturing the day! Thank you for your outstanding videography and for creating an incredible event recap that helps us relive the experience and share the spirit of Bird to Bird with our community.
🚲 Community Partners: , , and , and for helping support riders along the route.
🙌 Special thanks to the Towns of Crested Butte and Gunnison, Gunnison County, the U.S. Forest Service, local EMS agencies, and the Colorado State Patrol for helping ensure a safe and successful event.
Thank you to every rider, volunteer, and supporter who joined us. We're already looking forward to Bird to Bird 2027!
We're already excited about Bird to Bird 2027 with the ride reversed! Gunnison to Crested Butte! Until then, keep riding—and keep supporting the trails we all love. 💙 Click the link below to donate to our trails today!
https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/Donate/CO/CrestedButte/birdtobird
