Iron Horse Classic
Iron Horse Classic
The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is a famous annual cycling event held in Durango, Colorado, typically over the Memorial Day weekend. It’s one of the most iconic and challenging bike rides in the U.S., attracting thousands of riders of all levels. The event’s hallmark ride is a race against the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, where cyclists race the historic train from Durango to Silverton, covering around 50 miles (80 km) and climbing over 6,700 feet in elevation. The race was started in 1972 by brothers Tom and Jim Mayer. Tom worked for the Durango & Silverton Railroad and challenged his brother Jim, an avid cyclist, to race the train. Jim won that first challenge, and the tradition has continued ever since. Over the decades, the Iron Horse Classic has grown into one of the most popular cycling events in Colorado, drawing participants from all over the world. The ride features two major climbs: Coal Bank Pass (10,640 feet) and Molas Pass (10,910 feet), offering breathtaking views but demanding stamina and strength.
| Rank | Rider | Date | Time | Power | W/kg | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | SmP | Jun 17, 2021 | 02:22:20 | 277 W | 4.78 w/kg | 30.97 km/h |
| 🥈 | Alan Gunner | Oct 13, 2019 | 02:33:12 | 260 W | 3.79 w/kg | 28.77 km/h |
| 🥉 | Des Garrett | Jan 13, 2019 | 02:36:48 | 307 W | 3.35 w/kg | 28.11 km/h |
| 4 | Tom Smeets | Mar 21, 2024 | 02:39:07 | 254 W | 3.48 w/kg | 27.70 km/h |
| 5 | Homo Rotulans | Feb 27, 2019 | 02:39:46 | 269 W | 3.49 w/kg | 27.59 km/h |
| 6 | Silvano Turati | Apr 28, 2024 | 02:42:55 | 181 W | 4.02 w/kg | 27.06 km/h |
| 7 | Chris | Jan 07, 2024 | 02:44:53 | 239 W | 3.20 w/kg | 26.73 km/h |
| 8 | Rafał Glinka | Apr 15, 2021 | 02:46:27 | 267 W | 3.00 w/kg | 26.48 km/h |
| 9 | Susan Parker | May 27, 2019 | 02:47:00 | 201 W | 3.59 w/kg | 26.39 km/h |
| 10 | Vadim Mataev | Apr 07, 2019 | 02:48:58 | 206 W | 3.17 w/kg | 26.09 km/h |
| 11 | john guinn | Dec 21, 2019 | 02:54:15 | 198 W | 3.30 w/kg | 25.30 km/h |
| 12 | Artur Chmielewski | Feb 01, 2020 | 02:56:49 | 189 W | 3.32 w/kg | 24.93 km/h |
| 13 | GoustiFruit ⓋⒺⒼⒶⓃ | Dec 21, 2019 | 02:57:44 | 211 W | 3.20 w/kg | 24.80 km/h |
| 14 | Marco Benato | Apr 13, 2020 | 03:01:45 | 217 W | 2.78 w/kg | 24.25 km/h |
| 15 | Robert Rheault | Jan 17, 2021 | 03:02:10 | 207 W | 2.96 w/kg | 24.20 km/h |
| 16 | Michael Longelin | Dec 15, 2019 | 03:03:23 | 200 W | 2.90 w/kg | 24.04 km/h |
| 17 | Iain Garside | Aug 14, 2021 | 03:03:39 | 211 W | 2.93 w/kg | 24.00 km/h |
| 18 | Indalecio Lekerika | May 02, 2020 | 03:03:57 | 176 W | 3.09 w/kg | 23.96 km/h |
| 19 | Uros Valant | Mar 22, 2025 | 03:04:32 | 193 W | 2.76 w/kg | 23.89 km/h |
| 20 | Witold Glonek | Feb 11, 2021 | 03:07:57 | 213 W | 2.70 w/kg | 23.45 km/h |
| 21 | Chris Ford | Jan 08, 2022 | 03:08:14 | 198 W | 2.91 w/kg | 23.42 km/h |
| 22 | Kirby Krieger | Mar 10, 2019 | 03:10:11 | 190 W | 2.71 w/kg | 23.18 km/h |
| 23 | Andrzej Tercjak | Nov 26, 2022 | 03:10:49 | 209 W | 2.61 w/kg | 23.10 km/h |
| 24 | Ramon Stefanelli | Jan 23, 2019 | 03:11:43 | 202 W | 2.69 w/kg | 22.99 km/h |
| 25 | Markus Mayer | Jan 27, 2023 | 03:11:45 | 197 W | 2.59 w/kg | 22.99 km/h |
| 26 | Volker Scheid | Jan 13, 2019 | 03:12:14 | 172 W | 2.46 w/kg | 22.93 km/h |
| 27 | JJosef Kluson | Jan 14, 2023 | 03:12:18 | 186 W | 2.48 w/kg | 22.92 km/h |
| 28 | Gioacchino Ventura | May 02, 2020 | 03:13:28 | 172 W | 2.53 w/kg | 22.78 km/h |
| 29 | Markus Leitner | Jan 13, 2021 | 03:13:48 | 183 W | 2.44 w/kg | 22.74 km/h |
| 30 | Luke Bogash | Jun 18, 2023 | 03:14:19 | 180 W | 2.40 w/kg | 22.68 km/h |
| 31 | Hitesh Madan | Jun 07, 2020 | 03:15:09 | 186 W | 2.58 w/kg | 22.59 km/h |
| 32 | John McCutcheon | Mar 09, 2024 | 03:17:10 | 204 W | 2.43 w/kg | 22.36 km/h |
| 33 | mni mniak | Feb 19, 2021 | 03:19:16 | 212 W | 2.59 w/kg | 22.12 km/h |
| 34 | John Hawkins | Feb 11, 2021 | 03:21:22 | 182 W | 2.39 w/kg | 21.89 km/h |
| 35 | Anthony Russell | Mar 28, 2020 | 03:21:29 | 153 W | 2.50 w/kg | 21.88 km/h |
| 36 | fabio lilla | Nov 28, 2021 | 03:21:34 | 182 W | 2.43 w/kg | 21.87 km/h |
| 37 | Robin van Dijk | Oct 03, 2021 | 03:22:08 | 211 W | 2.22 w/kg | 21.81 km/h |
| 38 | Rene van Leeuwen | Feb 13, 2021 | 03:22:09 | 196 W | 2.31 w/kg | 21.80 km/h |
| 39 | David Martínez Soto | Sep 22, 2019 | 03:22:11 | 174 W | 2.56 w/kg | 21.80 km/h |
| 40 | Jochem Wilms | Feb 14, 2022 | 03:23:54 | 181 W | 2.38 w/kg | 21.62 km/h |
| 41 | David Kings | Jun 08, 2019 | 03:24:07 | 190 W | 2.35 w/kg | 21.59 km/h |
| 42 | Yves Verstuyf | Feb 18, 2019 | 03:25:59 | 220 W | 2.23 w/kg | 21.40 km/h |
| 43 | Ian Rob | May 03, 2020 | 03:29:26 | 198 W | 2.08 w/kg | 21.05 km/h |
| 44 | Alexjei Rais | Feb 02, 2019 | 03:30:50 | 151 W | 2.22 w/kg | 20.91 km/h |
| 45 | Jana S. | Dec 03, 2020 | 03:31:11 | 120 W | 2.55 w/kg | 20.87 km/h |
| 46 | Bill Davis | Mar 29, 2020 | 03:31:47 | 170 W | 2.40 w/kg | 20.81 km/h |
| 47 | Johnny Clappers | May 25, 2021 | 03:32:33 | 151 W | 2.36 w/kg | 20.74 km/h |
| 48 | Thomas Beich | Jan 08, 2023 | 03:34:22 | 166 W | 2.16 w/kg | 20.56 km/h |
| 49 | Dorus De Leeuw | Sep 17, 2022 | 03:38:03 | 170 W | 2.00 w/kg | 20.21 km/h |
| 50 | Matthias Marquardt | Nov 01, 2018 | 03:39:16 | 143 W | 2.27 w/kg | 20.10 km/h |
| 51 | Goran Meglaj | Feb 09, 2020 | 03:39:56 | 180 W | 2.14 w/kg | 20.04 km/h |
| 52 | Dru Dixon | Jan 14, 2023 | 03:40:57 | 151 W | 2.23 w/kg | 19.95 km/h |
| 53 | Robert Cyckiewicz | Apr 26, 2020 | 04:02:00 | 135 W | 1.80 w/kg | 18.21 km/h |
| 54 | Bart Debeuckelaere | Nov 27, 2020 | 04:28:08 | 136 W | 1.60 w/kg | 16.44 km/h |
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