Racer X Cycling's Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Bicycle Race

01/15/2026

Sadly, this race — along with many classic Colorado road events— has become another casualty of the ever-changing racing landscape.

That said, Colorado’s race calendar remains strong, with dedicated Masters and Juniors continuing to keep participation high at gravel, MTB and cyclocross events.

This page will shut down on January 31, bringing a 30-year run of the Lookout Mountain HC to a close.

Ride safe, keep the rubber side down, and continue to enjoy the remarkable cycling community we’re fortunate to have in Colorado.

Please continue to support Bicycle Colorado — they are at the forefront of cycling advocacy across our state.

Be well, see you on the road and trails.

05/04/2023

Cancelled

We have made the difficult decision to cancel the Lookout Mountain HC. Current registration is less than half that needed to approach breakeven and Racer X Cycling cannot assume this financial loss. In a changing landscape where most events are now controlled by large entities or commercial ventures, RXC was one of the last teams to step-up and assume the responsibility and risk of sponsoring an event. We had a huge promotional push over these past few weeks that did not create the spike we needed.

BikeReg will refund entry fees over the next 7-10 days.

Thank you for your interest and all the best with your season.

Art

04/21/2023

Make the commitment! Twenty days till registration closes

04/20/2023

Here's the official flyer with start times listed. Good luck to all, bring your A-game!

04/17/2023

https://www.facebook.com/5280burgerbar

We've got your post race nutrition covered! 5280 Burger Bar will be providing discount certificates to all entrants AND a gift certificate for each cat winner! Great food, great people, welcome to the cycling community.

Certificates can be used at either 5280 Burger Bar or their sister restaurant Guapo Taco Bar.

The freshest burgers and craft beers. Denver, Westminster, Colorado Mills, and Austin.

03/30/2023

https://www.strava.com/segments/2764729

Pillars to Post | 4.54 miles, 1,489 vertical feet
KOM, a blazing 15:51
QOM 20:02! (AT are you joining us this year?)

333,340 attempts by 23,924 individuals!

Take advantage of the closed course to set your PR

03/27/2023

Registration for the 2023 Lookout Mountain HC is OPEN!

Take advantage of the closed road to seek that top step, set a new PR or race head to head with friends and family...bragging rights do matter!

This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, the first group is off at 8:00 a.m.

http://www.bikereg.com/racer-x-cycling-lookout-mountain-hill-Racer X Cycling's Lookout Mountain Hill Climb Bicycle Race

BikeReg - online cycling event registration

12/05/2022

The Lookout Mountain Hill Climb is scheduled for May 13, 2023! Don't let these cold winter days on the trainer get you down, add Lookout to your 2023 training plan schedule - set your goals now and be ready to GO!

07/08/2022

We've had to make the difficult decision to cancel the HC this year. Registration closed last night with a total of 33 participants; all entry fees will be returned. We look forward to 2023.

05/25/2022

Registration is OPEN

https://www.bikereg.com/racer-x-cycling-lookout-mountain-hill-climb-2022

05/04/2021

Great historical article about our favorite local climb from our friends at 303Cycling. Catch this and other local cycling news from 303Cycling by subscribing at http://bitly.ws/7zPy

Take advantage of the closed road and sign up for the Lookout Mountain Hill Climb, scheduled for Saturday, May 15

Since the popular cycling ap Strava became a thing, Lookout Mountain in Golden has been climbed by approximately 25,000 cyclists 248,000 times—which is tiny fraction of the actual times it has been…