· What is a Permanent? - A Permanent is like a brevet, but you can schedule with the organizer when to ride it. Some Permanents are offered year 'round; others only during specific seasons. The same rules apply as for riding a brevet, and you have your brevet card validated at checkpoints along the route. Permanents are rides for individuals or small groups of riders. They should not become quasi-brevets.
	· Procedures to Ride a Permanent - Each Permanent has an "owner" (Organizer), to whom you apply to ride the Permanent on a given date. The Organizer may or may not be the local Regional Brevet Administrator. The Organizer may apply a fee to cover costs. After you complete your ride, you return your brevet card to the Organizer, who submits your result to RUSA for certification.
	· Before You Ride - Look over the route information below, including the links to map, cue sheet and "info" - IMPORTANT: the RUSA listing link gives you the fee, estimated climbing, seasonal availability, and tells whether the route is point-to-point, can be ridden in reverse, and/or is a free-route permanent.
	· RUSA Membership - You and everyone riding with you must be a RUSA member to ride a permanent. RMCC membership is not required, but encouraged for local riders.
	· Awards - Riding a Permanent counts toward RUSA distance awards and the RUSA R-12 award (riding a US randonnée of 200km or longer each month in a year). Permanents do not count towards ACP awards or medals.
	· Using Permanents as Qualifiers - Some organizers of 1200km Randonnées (such as the Cascade 1200 or the Colorado Last Chance) may allow you to use Permanents to satisfy part of the qualifying requirements.
	· UMCA Year-Rounder Challenge - Permanents count towards UMCA Year-Rounder Challenge credit as Personal rides.
	· More Info and More Permanents - See RUSA Permanents Info for full details on Permanents in general, and RUSA Permanents Search for a full index of all RUSA Permanents.
	· Rules - Please read the rules carefully before riding. You may also check out the waiver which you will need to sign before riding. Bonne route! .

How to Register - To register for a Permanent, select one from the list below and contact its Organizer. The Organizer will agree on a riding date with you, and send you application and waiver. You will need to submit the application and waiver along with any fee. The Organizer will then supply you a brevet card, cue sheet, and other materials. If you are not a RUSA member, you will need to join RUSA prior to your ride.

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BOULDER - LOUISVILLE
206km LOUISVILLE	Carter Lake Cakewalk - Skirting the foothills with visits to Eldorado Springs, Rabbit Mountain, Carter Lake, and Buckhorn!     Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route    Start: Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
201km LOUISVILLE	Central City Cutoff - A challenging climbfest via Lookout Mtn., Central City, and the Peak-to-Peak Hwy.   Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route Start : [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
219km LOUISVILLE	Coal Creek Calypso - Extended jaunt on the Peak-to-Peak Highway after climbing Coal Creek Canyon and then descending Big Thompson!     Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route    Start: Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
340km LOUISVILLE	Coffee Cup Classic - Classic out-and-back that climbs from Superior to Copper Mountain Ski Area -- with many possible stops along the way for coffee and pastry. Ride ascends Loveland Pass (11,990') twice and a pre-dawn start is advised!   Organizer: Catherine Shenk   RUSA Listing   Map   Route Start : [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
307km BOULDER	Continental Double Cross - A scenic climbing challenge, crossing the Continental Divide twice, in a grand loop from Boulder's back door. Mountain bike or cross-bike recommended.   Organizer: Dan Fehler   RUSA Listing   Map and Route Sheet: Contact Organizer.   Start: Baseline at Foothills
210km LOUISVILLE	Drake Doubleback - A plains and foothills loop with a spur up Big Thompson Canyon.   Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route Start : [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
204km BOULDER	Fun Frolic to Fraser - An out-and-back over Rollins Pass, net downhill on the return! Travels on dirt roads over a high mountain pass crossing the continental divide and providing excellent views of Long Peak and many other high peaks. Contact organizer to obtain important notes on route.   Organizer: Catherine Shenk   RUSA Listing   Route   Map   Route Detail (Magnolia)   Route Detail (Rollins Pass)   Start: Eben G. Fine Park, Boulder
210km LOUISVILLE	Glen Haven Gallivant -The big climb up St. Vrain Canyon tops out at Wind River Pass at 9,100 ft. before plunging into Estes Park, past the Lumpy Range, and down the Devil's Gulch switchbacks. If you're in season, you can treat yourself to cinnamon rolls at the Glen Haven Store!   Visual Guide by Susan Plonsky originally appearing in American Randonneur     Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Winter Route - Between Labor Day and Memorial Day, the Meeker Park Lodge store is closed, so we use an info control. Ditto for the Glen Haven General Store (closed late October to mid-May). A store control in Estes Park is added, for shelter and sustenance.   Winter Map   Winter Route   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
210km LOUISVILLE	Golden Gate Gadabout - Golden Gate Canyon climb plus a healthy dose of the Peak-to-Peak Hwy and spurs to Eldora and Rabbit Mountain!     Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route    Start: Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
1200km LOUISVILLE	Haute Route - Trail Ridge - Independence Pass - Loveland Pass and lots more!     Organizer: Tim "Foon" Feldman   RUSA Listing   Route    Start: Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
200km LOUISVILLE	James Canyon Jaunt - A plains and foothills course: climbs Lefthand and James Canyon to Jamestown, then north to Masonville and east to Erie.   Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Route Counterclockwise   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
206km LOUISVILLE	Kersey Kick - A plains foray in Boulder, Weld and Larimer Counties, visiting Kersey and Hudson.   Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
204km LOUISVILLE	Lefthand Lark -A climb up Lefthand Canyon after a Plains warmup.   Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
604km LOUISVILLE	Lefthand Longshot - Based on the Lefthand Canyon 400k and Kersey Kick 200k (and permanent).   Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
100km BOULDER	Lyons-Berthoud Bump-Along - A gentle sojourn through rolling Boulder and Larimer Counties -- available year 'round except in wintry conditions.   Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map and Route Sheet: Contact Organizer.   Start: East Boulder Rec Center
1216km LOUISVILLE	North Park Noodle - A pleasant, scenic, and quiet tour of the northern Colorado Rocky Mountins plus the Wyoming Snowy Range. NOTE: There are four permanents comprising segments of this one.   Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map and Route Sheet: Contact Organizer.   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
205km LOUISVILLE	Platteville Poke-Along - A plains and foothills loop in Boulder, Weld and Larimer counties, visiting Platteville, Masonville, and Lyons.   Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
354km LOUISVILLE	Poudre Canyon Perambulation A long, leisure climb up Poudre Canyon and down into North Park. NOTE: This permanent comprises stage 1 of the North Park Noodle.  Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map and Route Sheet: Contact Organizer.   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
108km LOUISVILLE	Rabbit Mountain Romp - A foothills-skirting jaunt punctuated with short climbs, visiting Eldorado Springs and Rabbit Mountain.  Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Ride-with-GPS Map   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
205km LOUISVILLE	Roggen Roundabout - A deep dive into the Eastern Plains!   Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
200km LOUISVILLE	Squaw Pass Scramble - A hill-climber's delight, with 7-mile climb on Omigod Road, and views of the continental divide! Louisville to Golden, Echo Lake Park and back via the Peak to Peak.   Organizer: Catherine Shenk   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
210km LOUISVILLE	Stove Prairie Saunter - The stairstep climb to Stove Prairie and back, after a warm-up to Masonville.  Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
206km LOUISVILLE	Windsor Wanderer - A shallow dive into the Eastern Plains!   Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Clockwise: Map   Route   Start: [LSVL] Dillon at McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
DENVER
208km DENVER	Deer Trail Dance - Ride the rollers to the home of the first rodeo.   Organizer: Brent Myers   RUSA Listing   Start: 300 S. Quebec, Denver
775km DENVER	Denver - Lincoln - Capital to Capital Ride from Denver to Lincoln.   Organizer: Spencer Klaassen   RUSA Listing   Start: Denver
203km DENVER	Evergreen Escapade - A climbing-intensive ride that starts close to downtown Denver and loops around the nearby scenic foothills and mountains.   Organizer: Andrea Koenig   RUSA Listing   Map (north)   Map (south)   Route    Start: DENVER, Starbucks at Speer & Federal
200km DENVER	Kastle Rock Kaboom - Trail system mixed with road around Castle Rock. Some dirt segments.   Organizer: Brent Myers   RUSA Listing Start : DENVER: 300 S. Quebec
FT. COLLINS
200km FT. COLLINS	Manhatten Express - A scenic and challenging 200Km route exploring Front Range backroads west of Fort Collins, CO. This mountainous route, available May-October weather permitting, starts in Fort Collins at 5,000 ft, features over 9,000 ft of climbing on unpaved surfaces, the remote beauty of Pennock Pass, Pingree Park and Red Feather Lakes, and a maximum altitude of approximately 9,200 ft. This route can experience extreme weather. Please consider your tire choice (28C or wider recommended), and equipment accordingly.   Organizer: William deRosset   RUSA Listing   Route   Map   Start: 2016 N Whitcomb St, Ft. Collins
450km FT. COLLINS	Mt. Evans Grimpeur - A 448K mountain adventure from Fort Collins to the top of Mt. Evans via the Peak-to-Peak Highway and Oh My God Road.   Organizer: William deRosset   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Start: The Bean Cycle Shop, Ft. Collins
216km FT. COLLINS	Red Dirt Randonnée Borderlands Cruise - A backroads trek in the Virginia Dale area and Wyoming borderlands, with extended dirt sections. Over 8,500 ft of climbing.   Organizer: William deRosset   RUSA Listing Route and Summary Route w/ downtown start   Detailed Description    Start: The Bean Cycle Shop, Ft. Collins
GOLDEN
601km GOLDEN	Aspirations Attaining Aspen - A route through central Colorado that ascends several mountain passes including Loveland Pass (twice), Fremont Pass, Independence Pass and Vail Pass.   Organizer: Catherine Shenk   RUSA Listing   Map   Route   Start : [GOLDEN] Washington St. at Hwy. 93
318km GOLDEN	Grand Loop Git-Along - The classic Grand Loop mountain escapade, counterclockwise over Trail Ridge Road and Berthoud Pass - highest elevation 12,183 ft. at tundra level.     Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Route   Map   Detail Maps:   Golden   Golden detail   Boulder   Lyons-RMNP   Berthoud Pass   Clear Creek   Start: [GOLDEN] 10th and Ford
FARTHER AFIELD
233km WALDEN	Cameron Pass Caprice - A brief climb to Cameron Pass and long descent of the Poudre Canyon. NOTE: This permanent comprises stage 4 of the North Park Noodle.  Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map and Route Sheet: Contact Organizer.   Start: Walden
204km DURANGO	Phelps Durango Fandango - A loop route south from Durango based on a former brevet route designed by Val and Robin Phelps.  Organizer: Gary Freeman   RUSA Listing   Map   Route
428km GRAND JUNCTION	Rocky Mountain High - Direct route that traverses two 11,000 ft. passes crossing the Rocky Mountains.   Organizer: Brent Myers   RUSA Listing   Map and Route Sheet: Contact Organizer.   Start: [Grand Junction] Amtrak Station
317km SARATOGA, WY	Snowy Range Scamper - A transit of the dramatic Snowy Range plus Muddy Pas and Rabbit Ears Pass. NOTE: This permanent comprises stage 2 of the North Park Noodle.  Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map and Route Sheet: Contact Organizer.   Start: Saratoga, WY
222km SARATOGA, WY	Snowy Range Snippet - A transit of the dramatic Snowy Range to the heart of North Park. NOTE: This permanent comprises part of stage 2 of the North Park Noodle.  Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map and Route Sheet: Contact Organizer.   Start: Saratoga, WY
200km VAIL	VGV - Vail - Glenwood Spring - Vail - A year-round ride from Vail to Glenwood Springs and, if you have time, you can visit the hot springs for a soak before returning. Note there is typically a tail wind on the return.  Organizer: Catherine Shenk   RUSA Listing   Map   Route
310km STEAMBOAT SPRINGS	Willow Creek Wayfarer - Quiet climbs over Gore Pass and Willow Creek Pass to North Park moose country. NOTE: This permanent comprises stage 3 of the North Park Noodle.  Organizer: John Lee Ellis   RUSA Listing   Map and Route Sheet: Contact Organizer.   Start: Steamboat Springs, CO