The One Speed Open est. 2005 by Rafael Millan-Garcia is one of Fort Collins’ longest running events.

Saturday, March 28th 2026. Stodgy Brewing Start/Finish. 9am start time. Rain or shine.

Parking/morning bathrooms City Park Baseball Fields - Stodgy will not be open until our return.

Historical texts:

https://onespeedopen.blogspot.com/

https://g-tedproductions.blogspot.com/2023/07/gravel-history-with-guitar-ted-speed.html

Register: Suggested Donation Here

The Rules:

Your bike must only have one usable gear.

To be scored for prizes, you must follow and complete the whole course. If you’re just looking to have a fun day out at party pace, register, and do as much of the course you want! There will be two shorter loops and course cut off options. Prizes for top 3 men, women, and non-binary/gender expansive AND best costume for same categories.

The official finish line is at mile 69.3. In a front yard of a Friend of FoCo Fondo, there will be a clock. Your selfie time with this clock is your finish time of day. This is literal, not a riddle.

The 2026 OSO Official Route - https://www.strava.com/routes/3466114695648552714 Cue sheets will be provided at the start for those that need it or print your own from the pictures below.

Time Bonuses - Maximum 3 minute time bonuses. Bonuses are only awarded at the aid station. Time bonus for feats of strength and gross consumables will be announced on the start line. Snacks and water will be provided at the aid station.

The roads are open, this is an underground event, use good judgment while riding on open roads, look out for each other. Be mindful of traffic and road crossings.

Don’t be a dick.

NEW FOR 2026! - BYO T-shirt printing! We will do block printing with the poster design (sans info and QR code). Bring your own T-shirt to be stamped at Stodgy after the race.

Full Course map, checked zoomed in start finish one below for more finish detail