Cycling – Peyton

Need a break from the high-tech world? Come join us for a refreshing gravel ride to nostalgic Peyton, CO! This is a fairly easy out-and-back ride with plenty of time to enjoy the charm of this small town.

Ride Details:

• Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
• Ride Leader: Barb Gutow
• barbaragutow@msn.com | 719-963-3039
• Distance: 18.6 miles round trip
• Elevation Gain: 309 ft (max grade 1.9%)
• Surface: 100% gravel
• Duration: About 3–4 hours (including rest stops & our Peyton visit)

At the midpoint in Peyton, we’ll take time for whatever you’d like—grab a drink, enjoy lunch or a snack, do a little shopping, or just soak in the small-town vibe. Peyton has a few truly unique shops worth exploring:

• 🐂 The Wooly Heifer Western Boutique
• 🥐 Peyton Mercantile Bakery (nostalgic goodies galore!)
• 🎁 Lewis and Holmes Gift Shop (unusual finds with old-world flair)

This will be a relaxed, social ride with short rest/snack/water stops along the way. To sign up and get additional information, please visit our Sign-Up Genius page below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A8AC29A1F8C52-56393670-east#/

We hope you’ll join us for this fun escape into a bit of Colorado nostalgia!

Jose Vargas
PPOTHG Cycling Director