Alpine Bank La Strada La Plata Gravel

La Strada La Plata Gravel at the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Discover Durango’s gravel roads on a scenic 55-mile course with 4,985 feet of climbing. La Strada La Plata Gravel brings challenging terrain and beautiful Southwest Colorado views together for a memorable day on the bike.

Several aid stations will be available along the ride. Review and download the GPX course file before event day for route details and navigation during the ride.

When
Sunday, May 30, 2027, at 8:00 a.m.
Where
Steamworks Brewery, 801 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango, Colorado.
Course
55 miles with 4,985 feet of climbing.
Bike & Tire Recommendations
Cross bikes, mountain bikes, and road bikes with 700 × 33c or larger tires are suitable for the course.

Registration & Bib Pickup

Riders who register on or before May 1 will receive their bib number by mail, except for Colorado residents and international riders who must pick up their packets at packet pickup.

Entry Pricing

Registration DatePrice
December 4, 2026 Noel Night: in person at Mountain Bike Specialists, Durango, CO$85.00
December 5, 2026 Online registration opens$100.00
February 28–May 17, 2027 Online registration closes May 17, 2027$115.00
May 28, 2027 In-person registration$130.00

Number Plate Placement

Attach your number plate to your seat post and keep your number visible throughout the course.

All registrations are final. No refunds or transfers. If the event is canceled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, there will be no reimbursement, rollover, or postponement unless otherwise noted during online registration.

Categories & Start Times

CategoryStart
Men Pro / Open8:00 a.m.
Women Pro / Open8:00 a.m.
Men 19-298:00 a.m.
Men 30+8:00 a.m.
Men 35+8:00 a.m.
Men 40+8:00 a.m.
Men 45+8:00 a.m.
Men 50+8:00 a.m.
Men 60+8:00 a.m.
Men 70+8:00 a.m.
Jr. Men 15-188:00 a.m.
Jr. Women 15-188:00 a.m.
Women 19-298:00 a.m.
Women 30+8:00 a.m.
Women 40+8:00 a.m.
Women 50+8:00 a.m.
Women 60+8:00 a.m.
Women 70+8:00 a.m.