Best Buddies Challenge: Aspen

CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO CHANGE LIVES - JULY 2, 2026

CYCLE

74 or 40 miles from the St. Regis Aspen Resort to the top of Independance Pass.

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SUPPORT

Best Buddies programs for inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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CELEBRATE

With a professional massage, luncheon and cap off the night at the Best Buddies Aspen Gala.

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RIDE UP HISTORIC INDEPENDENCE PASS TO OVER 12,000 FT

DOMESTIQUES ENSURE ALL RIDERS CROSS THE FINISH LINE

The Ultimate Experience

Don’t just take our word for it

“I have ridden charity events all around the world but Best Buddies truly impressed me. They produce perhaps the safest, smoothest and, best-organized events I’ve ever ridden.”

Alberto Contador

Multiple Grand Tour Winner

“The Best Buddies Challenge is an awesome opportunity for you to connect with others who feel motivated to support an organization like Best Buddies. If you ever have the opportunity to ride, volunteer, or participate in the Challenge in some way, I would recommend it!”

Angelo Santiago

Best Buddies Program Participant

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Supporting Best Buddies

All funds raised benefit Best Buddies International, the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

The IDD community that Best Buddies serves individuals with IDD and their families. The IDD community includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, and other undiagnosed disabilities.