The 24th anniversary of the Buffalo Bicycle Classic is Sunday September 13, 2026.
Registraion will open March 1, 2026 - 12:01am Mountain time.
No, you are not required to fundraise. We would love your help to raise more money for scholarships. There is no minimum, but you can collect BBC swag on the way!
You can sign up "to be an individual fundraiser" on the DONATE page.
As a part of ride registration, one of the questions is "Do you want to be a fundraiser?" If you answer "Yes", if will ask you to become a fundraiser on the next page. And it will ask you for sizes of the awesome swag you are eligible to receive - $100 gloves; $250 zip-up hoodie; $500 BBC 2026 jersey.
A personal fundraising page will be created for you. You can invite friends and family to contribute, and help open doors for more students. Every contribution fuels opportunity. Your support ensures these scholars can focus on their education—not their tuition bills. Every registration counts. Every fundraiser amplifies the mission. Every dollar changes lives.
There is no minimum, but you can earn awesome BBC swag if you fundraisers! This year, we’re introducing new fundraising levels to celebrate and reward the incredible impact our riders make for the BBC Scholarship Fund. The more you raise, the more you earn—and every dollar helps Colorado students access a CU Boulder education.
Top 20 Fundraisers get VIP Parking the day of the ride!
Level 1 — Raise up to $100 - Reward: BBC short‑finger cycling gloves
Level 2 — Raise $250+ - Reward: Everything above, plus Custom BBC zip‑up hoodie
Level 3 — Raise $500+ - Reward: Everything above, plus 2026 BBC short‑sleeve cycling jersey
Level 4 — Raise $1,000+ - Reward: Everything above, plus A pair of premium sunglasses and an I-invitation to the 2026 Post‑Ride Scholar Reception: Meet the students whose lives you’re helping change and celebrate your impact.
Yes it is a Fundraising Ride, but you don't have to fundraise. There is no minimum, but you can earn awesome swag if you do fundraise. Our mission remains clear: help high‑achieving, high‑need students access a CU Boulder education. The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is more than a ride.
As a part of ride registration, you can sign up to be a fundraiser. We will create a personal fundraising page for you that you can to invite friends and family to contribute. Every dollar changes lives.
2026 Fundraising Milestones and Rewards
Level 1 — Raise up to $100 - Reward: BBC short‑finger cycling gloves
Level 2 — Raise $250+ - Reward: Everything above, plus Custom BBC zip‑up hoodie
Level 3 — Raise $500+ - Reward: Everything above, plus 2026 BBC short‑sleeve cycling jersey
Level 4 — Raise $1,000+ - Reward: Everything above, plus sunglasses and an invitation to the 2026 Post‑Ride Reception:
Yes, we will give out lots of discount coupon codes throughout registration. If you use CHANGELIVES coupon code on the payment page, it will give you a $15 discount.
Your registration fee includes your bib number, a Tshirt, aid station food and beverage, SAG support, volunteer support, law enforcement support, pasta lunch at the finish, complimentary cold beer for those over 21 years old, bike lock-up at the finish and a wonderful day of riding your bike.
The start / finish line is at Benson Lawn, 2200 Colorado Ave Boulder 80309, in parking lot 360. Don't worry, you will see the arch and the orange fencing and all the people heading there. There will be an Expo at the finish.
Staging will begin 15 minutes prior to the start time at Benson Lawn with riders released slowly for safety start. The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is a ride and not a race. You must follow Rules of the Road along the entire course by stopping at all stop signs and obeying all traffic signals and law enforcement instructions.
7:00am - Buff Epic (100 miles), Epic 75, Gravel Epic (59 miles)
8:00am- Century 100 and Carter Lake 70 miles
8:30am - 50 Mile Half Century, 35 Mile Mary's Loop and Gravel Buff (42.3 miles)
10:30am - Little Buff Family Ride (10 miles)
We have aid stations every 15-20 miles on all the routes. You'll find well-stocked and well-staffed aid stations throughout each route. Hydrate with Tailwind Nutrition and Eldorado Spring Water. Smiling faces, tasty eats, and a cowbell or two to keep your spirits up!
There is free parking for the event on Sunday, Sept. 13 in Lot 436 (just north of the Regent parking garage) on the corner of Colorado Avenue and Regent. This is the only lot where there will be free parking for the event. All other visitor parking zones on campus are $1 per hour on Sundays.
Overflow parking is in the parking garage. PLEASE NOTE: if you have a roof bike rack! The garage is only 7ft high!
Yes, parking is free in Lot 436, the corner of Colorado Avenue and Regent.
A Tshirt is included in your ride registration fee. You have the option sizes and a choice of a crew neck or Vneck Tshirt.
Yes, go to the BBC Store and you can order a jersey and other merchandise.
Trek will be hosting our packet pick up the week prior to the ride. Times are TBD.
September 8 Tuesday- Trek Denver or Highlands Ranch
September 9 Wednesday - Trek Denver or Highlands Ranch
September 10 - 11 Thursday - Friday - Trek Boulder
September 12 - Saturday -TBD
September 13 - Benson Lawn
Yes, someone can pick up your packet for you. Not a problem. We will give you the Tshirt size you registered for in your packet.
Sure, you can register the day of the ride. It might be a little bit more money!
The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is a ride and not a race. There is no timing, so therefore no results. You must follow Rules of the Road along the entire course by stopping at all stop signs and obeying all traffic signals and law enforcement instructions.
No, The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is a ride and not a race. You must follow Rules of the Road along the entire course by stopping at all stop signs and obeying all traffic signals and law enforcement instructions.
All 11 aid stations will have tasty treats, PB&J's, snack bars, fresh fruit, small potatoes, and much more yummy delites. Hydrate with Eldorado Spring water and Tailwind Nutrition. There will also be portalets, mechanics and volunteer first aid staff.
You never know about Colorado weather! You can experience all four seasons in one day. Be prepared with layering your clothing. You should always carry your ID and cell phone. For those on longer rides, spare tire tube and, ideally, portable pump or CO2 cartridge to ensure you can quickly rejoin the ride. If your bike has mechanical shifting, be sure to pack a spare battery. There will be a volunteer mechanics at some of the aid stations.
Yes, we will have an Expo at the finish area in Benson Field post ride. There will be a post ride lunch and complimentary cold beer! And lots of Expo tents. More info later.
