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 registration fee. You have the option sizes and a choice of a crew neck or Vneck Tshirt.
The start 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.
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 - 12 Thursday - Saturday - Trek Boulder
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.
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!
Sure, you can register the day of the ride. It might be a little bit more money!
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.
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)
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.
The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is more than a ride. Our mission remains clear: help high‑achieving, high‑need students access a CU Boulder education.
As a part of registration, we will create an optional personal fundraising page for you. You'll have the option 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
Bonus — For every $500 you raise - Reward: Everything above, plus...you’ll earn one entry into our grand prize drawing featuring amazing giveaways, including:
- A Trek bike
- A Garmin trainer
- Two CU Football tickets with Club Level access
- More prizes coming soon!
Level 4 — Raise $1,000+ - Reward: Everything above, plus sunglasses and an invitation to the 2026 Post‑Ride Reception:
The Buffalo Bicycle Classic is more than a ride. No, you are not required to fundraise. You can opt out to fundraising by hiding your page on your fundraising page.
As a part of registration, we will create an optional personal fundraising page for you. You'll have the option to 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.
2026 Fundraising Milestones and Rewards 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.
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
Bonus — For every $500 you raise - Reward: Everything above, plus...you’ll earn one entry into our grand prize drawing featuring amazing giveaways, including:
- A Trek bike
- A Garmin trainer
- Two CU Football tickets with Club Level access
- More prizes coming soon!
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.
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.
Registraion will open February 1, 2026 - 12:01am Mountain time.
The 24th anniversary of the Buffalo Bicycle Classic is Sunday September 13, 2026.
