Downhill Bike Race Series
Captain of the Boat
Jun
28
Sun
Date & Time
Jun. 28, 2026
2:00 PM — 6:30 PM
Our favorite downhill bike racing series returns on select summer Sundays. Soak up the best of summer on the downhill trails at Steamboat. Join the Captain of the Boat gravity race series and get in on the fun and camaraderie.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| Race Day Registration /Check- in | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in-person registration and check-in will be available on race day at Steamboat Bike Shop, on the promenade level of the Sheraton at the base of the mountain. All participants must sign a waiver at check-in. Racers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver. |
| Entry Fees | $29 per individual race or $99 for all races. Purchased on-site at registration |
| Race Schedule | 4:15 PM – Load the Steamboat Gondola 4:40 PM – Meet at the top of the race course. Racing begins immediately following the pre-race meeting. Awards Ceremony – Immediately after racing concludes on the Steamboat Stage |
| Race Dates | June 28 – Mutton Buster/Lower EZ Rider (Young Guns on Lower EZ Rider) July 12 – Gunsmoke July 26 – Lower Rustler’s Ridge > Huckleberry Aug. 9 – Lower Rawhide/Wrangler’s Gulch (Young Guns on Wrangler’s Gulch) Aug. 23 – Full Rustler’s Ridge, the Quick and the Chainless race |
| Racer Categories | Young Guns: ages 8 -10 years old Groms: 11 – 13 years old Teens: 14 -17 years old Funhogs: 18 and up, casual racing Open: 13 and up, competitive bracket |
| What to Bring | Protective riding gear, appropriate clothing and padding and a full-face helmet are recommended. Bikes must have knobby tires and fully operational front and rear disc brakes. Bikes designed for downhill riding are highly recommended and race officials may reject bikes deemed unfit for use in this event.Bike may be rejected by the race officials if they are deemed unfit for use in the event. It is highly recommended that your bike have a minimum of 6 inches of travel, functional disc brakes on both wheels and be specific to aggressive downhill type use. |
| The Terrain + What to Expect | Races are 5- 15 minutes in length, and take advantage of our Blue and Black terrain, such as Upper Rustlers, Lower Rustlers, Lower Rustlers' to Huckleberry, Gunsmoke, Lower Rawhide, and Wrangler's Gulch. Race days typically see around 30 to 40 riders. |
Jun
28
Sun
Downhill Bike Race Series
Captain of the Boat
Date & Time
Jun. 28, 2026
2:00 PM — 6:30 PM
Our favorite downhill bike racing series returns on select summer Sundays. Soak up the best of summer on the downhill trails at Steamboat. Join the Captain of the Boat gravity race series and get in on the fun and camaraderie.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| Race Day Registration /Check- in | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in-person registration and check-in will be available on race day at Steamboat Bike Shop, on the promenade level of the Sheraton at the base of the mountain. All participants must sign a waiver at check-in. Racers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver. |
| Entry Fees | $29 per individual race or $99 for all races. Purchased on-site at registration |
| Race Schedule | 4:15 PM – Load the Steamboat Gondola 4:40 PM – Meet at the top of the race course. Racing begins immediately following the pre-race meeting. Awards Ceremony – Immediately after racing concludes on the Steamboat Stage |
| Race Dates | June 28 – Mutton Buster/Lower EZ Rider (Young Guns on Lower EZ Rider) July 12 – Gunsmoke July 26 – Lower Rustler’s Ridge > Huckleberry Aug. 9 – Lower Rawhide/Wrangler’s Gulch (Young Guns on Wrangler’s Gulch) Aug. 23 – Full Rustler’s Ridge, the Quick and the Chainless race |
| Racer Categories | Young Guns: ages 8 -10 years old Groms: 11 – 13 years old Teens: 14 -17 years old Funhogs: 18 and up, casual racing Open: 13 and up, competitive bracket |
| What to Bring | Protective riding gear, appropriate clothing and padding and a full-face helmet are recommended. Bikes must have knobby tires and fully operational front and rear disc brakes. Bikes designed for downhill riding are highly recommended and race officials may reject bikes deemed unfit for use in this event.Bike may be rejected by the race officials if they are deemed unfit for use in the event. It is highly recommended that your bike have a minimum of 6 inches of travel, functional disc brakes on both wheels and be specific to aggressive downhill type use. |
| The Terrain + What to Expect | Races are 5- 15 minutes in length, and take advantage of our Blue and Black terrain, such as Upper Rustlers, Lower Rustlers, Lower Rustlers' to Huckleberry, Gunsmoke, Lower Rawhide, and Wrangler's Gulch. Race days typically see around 30 to 40 riders. |