Castelli is supporting the training ride series in 2026. They offer a huge range of apparel options for every weather possibility we get here in Colorado. This legendary Italian company is turning 150 years old in 2026. If that is not a testiment to it’s quality and innovation, we’re not sure what else is.
For rides ~30-45 degrees, layering up is key. Below are our recommended layering options for chilly rides. Warm hands and feet are crucial. Check out Castelli’s recommendations for the coldest of months below and consider picking up a piece or two for your winter wardrobe:
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Route & Ride Info:
Happy New Year! This year our free training series kicks off with on-your-own rides for January and February, to accommodate for weather and fitness! Thank you Castelli for partnering with us on this series!
WIN A SNEK CYCLING HANDLEBAR BAG: Complete the route at any time during the month and share to our Strava Club for a chance to win prizes throughout the year. This month we’ll draw names to win a Handlebar Bag from Snek Cycling- perfect for stashing some of those extra Castelli layers we’re all carrying around this time of year! Names will be drawn Feb 1st, 2026. If you decide to add another bag to your set up, use code FREESOCKS for a free pair of Dry Creek Socks on purchases $30+. Expires March 31, 2026.
ROUTES:
You must fill out this waiver to participate. Grab our clothing reco’s for cold weather (& a discount code!) below from Castelli.
Longer route option (58 miles)
Shorter route option (31 miles)
Note: Don’t dress for the high temp of the day or you’ll be cold the whole ride. If you think you’ll need to shed some layers, this is where a handlebar bag can come in handy.
TIRES!
Tires are the easiest and cheapest thing to change on your bike to make the biggest upgrade to speed, fun, and comfort. We’ll be posting our WTB tire recommendations for each training ride based on the course. You can find these tires online or at Brave New Wheel.
The February OYO training ride has a big chunk of Poudre Trail but also the Great Western Trail and more dirt on the long route, the short route has some fun HOA trails and double track. All of this calls for a bit more volume and dirt traction than the January routes so we’re changing the tire recommendations to a WTB Vulpine in a 40mm. This classic tire is great for 99% of Northern Colorado Gravel riding so you can also put it on and keep it on until you’ve run out of tread or need a bigger tire for those rougher routes. Also, shout out to the 45mm Vulpine. If you’re in the market for a tire that will do 100% of these routes pretty well, a tire that has volume, traction, and speed, and you’re not into changing tires as often, go bigger. You’ll be marginally slower on smooth roads but you won’t be changing tires as much for these smoother routes when the more technical and bumpy routes come up.
