Biking

Get rolling

Two-wheeled travel lets you see the sights at your own pace, and the altitude kicks in a challenge.

Winter Fat Biking

With 60 miles of groomed trails and plenty of sunny days, Leadville winters are made for fat biking fun.

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Choose the Mineral Belt Trail or the East Side Mining District for above-treeline views of the mountains. These groomers also wind past mining structures, under a deep blue winter sky.

For forested scenery, loop ice-covered Turquoise Lake, check out the new trails at Turquoise Lake, or curve through the pines at Timberline Trails, both groomed regularly. Or explore a 15-mile groomed network at the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, featuring rolling, wooded trails or winter-white meadows.

2024 Fat Bike World Championships

Leadville will host the Fat Bike World Championships from Jan. 26-28, 2024! Be sure to join this fantastic event!

Winter Mountain Bike Race Series

For extra fun, mark your calendar for the Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Race Series! Races take place through April.

Bike Rentals

Need a bike? Check out these bike shops and bike rental spots:

>Cycles of Life (Leadville)
>eBike Leadville (Leadville)
>Leadvelo Bicicasa (Leadville)
>SUP & Cycle (Twin Lakes)

Summer Mountain Biking

Test out mountain singletrack at Timberline Trails, the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, or the Colorado Trail. Ride the dirt roads in Leadville’s East Side Mining District to see abandoned mines and jaw-dropping views of the Sawatch Range. Test out the new trails at Turquoise Lake. Find maps of mountain bike trails!

Summer Road Biking

For a Leadville classic, ride the famous Mineral Belt Trail, a 12-mile paved loop around town with stunning views of old mines and the Sawatch range. Ride the roads around glimmering Turquoise Lake or, for an extra challenge, up the switchbacks to Independence, Fremont, or Tennessee passes along the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway.

Colorado Trail & Continental Divide Trail

        The Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) run together through most of Lake County, Colorado. Hikers and trail runners can access these trails at multiple points. The trails are open to bikes except in the Mt. Massive Wilderness. Some portions of the trails are used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. See why this beautiful area is called the "spiritual ...

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        Community Threads

        609 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461  |  (719) 486-4000  |  Website >

              Community Threads offers a wide range of new and consigned sporting goods, athletic and casual clothing, running shoes, and gifts. Visit us to pick up an extra layer or to outfit yourself with gear for your favorite sport, all at an affordable price....

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              Cycles of Life

              309 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461  |  (719) 486-5533  |  Website >

                    Cycles of Life is a full service bike shop in Leadville, Colorado. We are situated at 10,152' above sea level, and surrounded by mountain peaks ranging from 12,000' to 14,443′. Our rentals let you try out the area's great trails.  Our service shop specializes in all types of repair, minor and major, including custom bike builds, tune-ups, custom wheel building, ...

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                    E-Bike Leadville

                    113 E 7th St, Leadville, CO 80461  |  719-581-0966  |  Website >

                          E-bike Leadville is owned by Megan and Ted Green, who live in Leadville with their three kids and two dogs. As outdoor enthusiasts, Ted and Megan like to share the beauty of their surroundings with those who wish to enjoy it. As the premier e-Bike rental company in Leadville, our mission is to level the playing field and make the beauty ...

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                          East Side Mining District Roads

                          Co Rd 1, Leadville, CO 80461

                                An intriguing network of county roads threads through Leadville's East Side Mining District. As you explore these dirt roads, you'll pass 1880s headframes, wooden ore houses, and maybe even rail tracks heading into a hillside. To the west are incredible views of Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, the state's two highest peaks. To the east looms the Mosquito Range and the ...

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                                Interlaken Trail

                                Colorado Trail, Buena Vista, CO 81211

                                      The trail to Interlaken leads to a turn-of-the-century ghost resort on the shores of Twin Lakes. Along the way, you'll pass through pine forests, aspen groves, and revel in views across a large blue glacial lake and out to some of the state's highest peaks. When you reach Interlaken, you can wander around the buildings, tour through James Dexter's cupola-topped cabin, ...

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                                      Leadvelo Bicicasa

                                      719 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO  |  719-293-2362  |  Website >

                                            Leadvelo Bicicasa is an “all-bikes, all-people” bike shop. Everyone is welcome. Every bike is welcome. Rentals Come rent bikes for summer and winter riding: Townies and helmets to bike the Mineral Belt Trail in warm weather Fat bikes for winter biking Bikes and Gear Se habla: road, gravel, cyclotouring, fixed gear, bikepacking, enduro, XC, CX, BMX, e-bike, track, L’Eroica/retro, randonneur, rinko, ...

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                                            Leadville Mountain Bike Trails

                                                    Leadville is home to many mountain bike trails and loop rides throughout the year. Get rollin'! Eight new miles of mountain bike trails are open at Turquoise Lake thanks to the local bike club, the Cloud City Wheelers. Leadville also offers nearly 100 miles of groomed winter trails great for fat biking. Check back this winter for more on the Leadville ...

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                                                  Mineral Belt Trail

                                                  Mineral Belt Trail, U.S. 24, Leadville Website >

                                                        On Leadville’s famous Mineral Belt Trail, you can see the tops of the towering Sawatch mountains and remnants of 1880s silver mines, all on a paved, 11.6 mile loop around town. It's a great trail for a family biking trip! Find local bike rentals! Did you know the Guggenheims made their fortune in Leadville? See the headframe where they struck ...

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                                                        SUP & Cycle

                                                        Twin Lakes SUP & Cycle, Colorado 82, Twin Lakes  |  ​970-420-0200  |  Website >

                                                              Have a great vacation with stand-up paddle board, kayaks and mountain bike rentals in the majestic Colorado high country. Quality equipment and amazing service. Flexible hours and rates, ranging from 2 hour rentals to weekly rentals. Knowledgeable staff and laid-back environment. Pet Friendly Come to us for these services: Paddle Board Rentals (single, double, multi-person and party barges) Single and Tandem ...

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                                                              Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, Cookhouse & Sleep Yurts

                                                              Ski Cooper, Leadville, CO  |  (719) 486-1750  |  Website >

                                                                    Please check our Facebook page for the most current updates. The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, Cookhouse & Sleep Yurts has become one of Colorado's premier winter and summer destinations, offering the finest: Exquisite backcountry dining Overnight lodging, with ski-in/hike-in sleep yurts Cross-country skiing Mountain biking Summer & Winter Tennessee Pass Cookhouse A mile-long ski, snowshoe, or hike under the stars leads ...

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                                                                    Timberline Trails Winter Singletrack

                                                                    Co Rd 41, Leadville, CO 80461 Website >

                                                                          Distance: 9.5 miles Elevation Gain: 330' Activities: Fat bike, Nordic ski, snowshoe Equipment: Rent equipment in downtown Leadville Cost: Free * Conditions: See the latest grooming report TRAIL MAP  Why It's a Gem Located in the winter trails mecca of Leadville, Colorado, the Timberline Trails network is the perfect fat biking area. Gradual rolling terrain and reliable snow conditions, thanks to a ...

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                                                                          Turquoise Lake Road

                                                                          Turquoise Lake Rd, Leadville, CO 80461

                                                                                Distance: Approximately 14 miles Sports: Cycling, fat biking, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling The peaceful paved road around Turquoise Lake leads through pine forests and open areas looking out to high peaks in the Mosquito Range, Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, and the Upper Arkansas River Valley. Wind through its turns to access campgrounds and picnic areas, or ride around ...

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