Origins
Members of the Durango Wheel Club have been cycling Durango since 1895. We started as a cycling advocacy group and evolved into the social and racing club that helped make Durango a world-class cycling town.
Cycling in Durango since 1895
Durango
Wheel Club
Road. Mountain. Community. The heart of cycling in the San Juan Mountains.
Inclusive. Community-first. Everyone welcome.
Worlds · Durango
The Durango Wheel Club is one of America’s most storied cycling clubs—uniting riders, advocating for trails, and hosting the events that put Durango on the map. We’re committed to building community and staying super inclusive: all disciplines, all levels, all people. With the 2030 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships coming to Durango, we’re reviving the club for the next chapter.
History
Since 1895
Iron Horse
Tom Mayer beat the train to Silverton. The race was born—and so was a fifty-year tradition that put Durango on the map.
Reborn
The modern DWC formed in 1986, uniting local riders and organizing races that drew national attention. That grassroots spirit is what we’re bringing back.
Worlds
Durango hosted the first UCI Mountain Bike World Championships at Purgatory. Ned Overend won in front of a home crowd.
Community
Group rides, clinics, club races, and advocacy. We’re here for road, mountain, gravel, and everyone who loves two wheels in the San Juans. Inclusive and community-first.
Next chapter
Worlds return to Durango. We’re reviving the club to help lead the community into that chapter.
2030 World Championships
Durango is once again hosting the world. The UCI Mountain Bike World Championships are coming back to Durango in 2030—and the Durango Wheel Club will be at the center of the community that welcomes the world.
From the first-ever unified UCI MTB Worlds here in 1990 to Olympic talent like Christopher Blevins, Riley Amos, Savilia Blunk, Howard Grotts, and Sepp Kuss, Durango has always been a beacon for the sport. We’re ready for 2030.
Rides
We don’t have any sanctioned DWC rides yet—but you can still get out with the community. Join the Wednesday gravel crew, catch Tuesday Night Worlds, or look for our Summer Sunday Coffee Shop Ride (mountain and road) later in the season.
Gravel riders of Durango—let’s explore gravel fun together! Durango Gravel Finders will start in March after the clocks change. Look for a weekly evening ride and a periodic weekend adventure. Come along, and invite your friends.
- Durango Gravel Finders Weekly gravel group ride. 5:30 PM, starting from Horse Gulch for now. All welcome.
- Tuesday Night Worlds Times, routes & info on Pedal Durango — A, B, and C rides from spring to fall.
- Summer Sunday Coffee Shop Ride MTB and road. Details and start location coming soon.
Durango Gravel Finders on Strava — find details for the next upcoming ride there. The group meets at Horse Gulch for now.
Join the club for membership benefits and the latest ride updates.
Ride With Us
Be part of Durango’s cycling legacy. Membership details and registration are coming soon as we complete our relaunch.
Membership & Rides