Credits

Authors

Michael Ahlers

Affectionately known as the “Triple Bypass Super Fan,” I’m your stereotypical, number-crunching roadie. I got started with cycling by racing in the MABRA region in 2004 before eventually moving to Colorado.

Michael Ahlers climbing Vail Pass in the 2019 Triple Bypass.

However, in the summer of 2012, I got burned out enough to take up different hobbies. When my wife, Heather, and I moved to Colorado a few years later, I was introduced to Triple Bypass, and the event captivated me.

The awe-inspiring scenery, formidable challenge, and rare format of Triple Bypass reignited my passion for cycling! Even though it's not officially a race, Triple Bypass became a competitive outlet—I approach it as a time trial—and a compelling reason to ride my bike again after collecting dust for years. What's more, the hard-working folks who organize it at Team Evergreen Cycling are a friendly, welcoming bunch who've built an exciting community for cyclists of all kinds. With them, you always enjoy the ride!

Of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't give special thanks to my wife Heather for all the support she's given me in pursuit of my goals for this event! A few of the happiest moments I've had on this ride come from the encouraging messages she sends me that appear on my bike computer after completing key segments.

Contributors

Photography

The glorious pictures shown throughout this guide were taken by:

  • Matt Howshar

  • Calum McGee

Music

Course previews set to music by: