TWISTER CHALLENGE RIDE

LIMITED TO 550 BIKES
REGISTER HERE

THE HOGBACK TWISTER CHALLENGE – COLORADO

More twists than a pit full of snakes.

Registration is now open for 2026.

Ride some of Colorado’s best canyon roads, sweeping bends, sharp hairpins and captivating landscape while supporting our fund-raising cause. 

Nine canyons plus the Peak to Peak Highway, spanning 350 miles cutting through the Dakota Hogback Ridge between Fort Collins and Evergreen.

A true challenge of endurance, with the combination of breathtaking scenery, endless twists and turn, mountain vistas and a good chance of deer and other smaller animals on the road, riders will need to be ever vigilant during this challenging 9 hour ride.

Please not that for 2026 onward, the ride will be organized by Rock Mountain Moonshine.

  • Date: Saturday 1st August 2026
  • Distance:350 miles
  • Challenge: Over 1,500 twists & turns, at least 350 signed at 30mph or slower.
    Ability to self-navigation
  • Time: 9+ hours riding plus stops
  • Elevation: The entire route is between 5,000 - 9,500 feet
  • Canyons: Boulder Canyon, Coal Creek Canyon, Bear Creek Canyon, Clear Creek Canyon, Golden Gate Canyon, St Vrain Canyon, Big Thompson Canyon, Poudre Canyon, and Lefthand Canyon.

    Ride with friends or meet new friends but no large groups
  • Sign Up:See Rocky Mountain Moonshine web page.
  • Cancelation: See Rocky Mountain Moonshine web page.
  • Start Point: Thunder Mountain Harley, 4250 Byrd Dr, Loveland, 80538
  • Start Time: Staggered. up to 20 bikes every 5 mins between 6:00 and 8:30am.
  • End Time: Ride must be completed by 8:30pm. Event closed at 8:30pm.
  • End Point: Thunder Mountain Harley, 4250 Byrd Dr, Loveland, 80538
  • Directions: Route created using Calimoto ap. Turn by turn printable directions also available.
  • Tracking: Of all 9 canyons required for certificate.
  • Max No of Bikes: 550
  • Cost:$75.00.
  • Details: FOR RIDERS EXPERIENCED ON MOUNTAIN ROADS
  • - This event is intended as a challenge and a test of ability, endurance and navigation. IT IS NOT A RACE or GROUP RIDE.
    - Prior experience in riding canyon roads is recommended.
    - For everyones enjoyment, do not form large groups or obstruct other bikes from passing.
    - Stop at your own convenience for fuel, rest and refreshment.
Hogback Twister Route
  • DangersSummer gets very hot and into the 90's in Colorado, even up on the mountain roads. Afternoon thunder storms are common and there is always the chance of heavy rain or snow with debris being washed onto the road. The high altitude may also present issues so be prepared for any weather and the need to drink plenty of water. We have had deer hit riders in the past, cattle in the road and dropping bikes on hairpin bends occurs frequently.
    Sunrise is around 6am and sunset a little after 8pm giving over 14 hours of daylight riding time.
    The event will not be cancelled due to weather.
  • Registration is now open for 2026.
REGISTER HERE

NAVIGATION: While the route will be supplied as a GPX file created using the Calimoto navigation app, signal will drop out along some roads and canyons. Therefore, riders should familiarise themselves with the route in plenty of time before setting off. 

Certificates of completion will only be given to riders that followed the route exactly.

We are recommending the Comfort Suites in Broomfield as a relatively close and affordable hotel to stay.