About

Since 1991, the KHMTT has been a spring rite of passage — Wednesday evenings at Cherry Creek State Park — where riders gather to test themselves against Colorado’s mercurial weather and a deceptively beautiful course.

This year is special: we’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of the KHMTT. Three-and-a-half decades of grit, laughter, flat tires, and windy triumphs — and every year it still feels like the place to be when spring returns.

What makes the KHMTT unforgettable isn’t just the competition; it’s the setting. The course starts at the shoulder of Cherry Creek Reservoir, threads through serene wetlands, and dances across the trickling creeks that feed the reservoir. It’s scenic enough to make you forget you’re racing — until the headwind reminds you otherwise. That element of unpredictability (this is Colorado, after all) is exactly what gives the KHMTT its character: beautiful, tactical, and always a little challenging.

We race with purpose. The KHMTT is a fundraiser supporting the Cancer Fitness Institute — founded in memory of Karen Hornbostel — and Bicycle Colorado. Karen Hornbostel was a four‑time masters national road champion who, despite a 13‑year battle with metastatic breast cancer, pioneered a groundbreaking fitness program for cancer patients. Her vision grew into what is today the Cancer Fitness Institute, improving the quality of life for thousands of survivors. Her courage and leadership continue to inspire every ride.

Bicycle Colorado shares that vision of healthier, stronger communities. They work toward a Colorado where bicycling is safe, convenient, and a natural choice for recreation and everyday travel — where everyone can enjoy the many benefits of riding.

The COBRAS and the KHMTT are proud to support these organizations. When you ride with us, you’re not just chasing personal bests — you’re helping fund life‑changing programs and safer streets for cyclists across the state. Come celebrate the 35th, embrace the challenge, and ride for something bigger than yourself.