Who We Are

The Village Idiots Cycling Club was founded in 2007 by people who love to ride, socialize, and give back to the community.   Over the years we have ridden thousands of miles, shared countless experiences and stories, and raised nearly $200,000 for charities.  We are open to community-focused people who are aged 14 or older, of all cycling abilities, and hailing from near and far.  Check out our FAQ Page for more information!

 

We cater to a range of riders with different cycling abilities, from bike paths to the open road.  For a description of our ride types, click here:  Ride Types. During the 2021 COVID impaired season, we accomplished over 83 organized rides and collectively rode over 13,500 miles. We also supported the community in a variety of ways:

• Donated over $3,675 to the Douglas County Help and Hope Center, a non-profit organization that provides support for local residents facing financial difficulties.  We also coordinated two dedicated volunteer days on-site at the Help and Hope center. 

• We are the proud “owners” of a stretch of South Havana Street near Castle Rock, and conducted clean-up days in the spring and fall as part of the Douglas County Adopt-A-Road program.  

• Sponsored a used bike drives for HopeCycle, a local non-profit that repairs and repurposes used bicycles, turning them into “good as new” bikes for needy children. Our drives have collected as many as 80 used bicycles annually.

10-20 enthusiastic volunteers typically participate in each event.  

We plan to continue with all of these community support activities in 2022.

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Annual Out-Of-Town Cycling Adventures

Every year VIC² organizes a long weekend getaway event, alternating between out-of-state, and within our beautiful state of Colorado.  The past several years have included Napa, Aspen, Santa Barbara, Steamboat Springs, Moab and Sedona.

 

The weekend includes a combination of dinners, sightseeing, and organized rides.  Riding memories from the past trips include riding the Ink Grade in Napa, The Fig in Solvang, Independence Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, The Big Nasty in Moab, and Mingus Mountain.   Our visits to the Silver Oak Winery, Salvatore Espresso Machines, Woody Creek Tavern, Moots Bicycle Factory,  Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Arches National Park and Page Springs and Winery have been among great sightseeing events. 

You need to be a member to join us, so sign up for the 2022 season and we hope to see you our next adventure. 

New this year Village Idiot members will have the opportunity to travel to Murfreesboro, TN for a private guided 6-day bike tour in rural Tennessee. We have partnered with Carolina Tailwinds Bicycle Tours as outfitters for our excursion. Dates are September 25, 2022 to September 30, 2022.

The terrain is a combination of gently rolling terrain, hills, and, in a few spots, challenging climbs. Jack Daniels Distillery tour is often recognized as a highlight of the tour. Bike routes are usually one ride in the morning and one in the afternoon with an average total day mileage between 40-60 miles. Daily route options can include short cuts and strategic "leap frog" van shuttles along the way to tailor the route to individual needs. 

We are looking forward to a fabulous week riding the hill of Tennessee!