Colorado biking enthusiasts rode 418 miles through Colorado mountain towns in 33rd annual Ride the Rockies bicycle tour For many of the near 2,000 cyclists that participated in the 33rd annual Ride the Rockies bicycle tour, biking is for more than just exercise. From meditation to a way to deal with emotions, cyclists expressed their deep-rooted passions for biking. “It’s kind of a mediation sometimes, when you’re riding,” said David Hays, a second-year participant in the ride.