Rooted in Resilience
6th Annual
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
St. Charles Mesa, Pueblo
Bike Farm Tour & Farm-to-Table Lunch
Grab your bike and hit the farm roads with Palmer Land Conservancy for our 6th annual Bike the Bessemer event – a fun-filled and educational ride showcasing Pueblo County’s premier agricultural lands and important water resources.
Cycle
Immerse your senses pedaling along verdant farmland at peak harvest.
Discover
Deepen your connection to the land and water that sustains us all.
Savor
Celebrate with a flavorful farm-to-table lunch and a refreshing craft beverage.
Pedal through Pueblo's scenic farmland on a fun, leisurely bike ride (8-10 mph, perfect for all skill levels) that connects you to the land, the farmers, and the food that feeds our community. Starting at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, you'll ride to the DiSanti Family Farm to meet multi-generational farmers navigating today's drought challenges, visit a Bessemer Ditch headgate to learn how water reaches our farms, and return for a farm-to-table lunch featuring local produce. Engagement Climatologist Dr. Allie Mazurek will share insights on water scarcity and climate impacts, while you'll hear firsthand from farming families about resilience, heritage, and hope. This isn't just a bike ride—it's a journey into the heart of Pueblo's agricultural community and an opportunity to support the farmland conservation efforts that keep families rooted in the land they love.
No bike? No problem! Thanks to our Visionary Business Sponsor, The Broadmoor Outfitters, we can provide bikes for participants. Reserve your bike today and join the fun.
The Bike Tour
- Start - St Joseph Catholic Church
- Stop 1 - DiSanti Farm and Farmstand
- Stop 2 - Bessemer Ditch Headgate
- Finish - St Joseph Catholic Church
- Lunch, Presentation by Dr. Allie Mazurek, and Pop-Up Makers Market
The route will be approximately 12 miles and will include a few miles of gravel farm roads.
Farm-to-Table Lunch
Catered by Soul Smile Health & Wellness, a local Pueblo Colorado Proud business that showcases Pueblo agriculture in their events. The lunch features a Farm-to-Table menu with recipes using produce from Pueblo farms and locally sourced meats and ingredients. Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options will be available!
Check out last year's menu. Stay tuned for this year’s menu.
Premium Registration Produce Bag
Add Fresh Farm Produce to Your Ride!
$25 DiSanti Farm Produce Bag
Support local farming AND Palmer Land Conservancy while enjoying the freshest produce straight from DiSanti Farm!
How it works: Pre-order your bag and we'll take care of the rest! No schlepping, no worrying about keeping produce fresh on your bike—just pure convenience! Our ride will stop at DiSanti Farm for our first presentation, and everyone will have 30 minutes to browse farmstand products. By pre-ordering your produce bag, your farm-fresh goodies will be delivered to you when you finish the ride.
Your curated produce bag includes hand-selected, farm-grown favorites:
- Sweet corn
- Cucumber
- Pumpkin
- Tomato
- Squash
- Green onion
- Cilantro
- Package of chopped frozen roasted Pueblo green chilies
Please note: Produce selection may vary slightly based on seasonal availability, weather conditions, and harvest timing. DiSanti Farm will ensure you receive the best quality produce available at the time of the event.
Pre-orders must be placed by Wednesday, September 9.
Elevate Your Bessemer Experience
EXCLUSIVE MAKER POP-UP MARKET
Your registration includes VIP access to our curated pop-up market after lunch. Connect directly with farmers and artisans while securing the region's finest produce and handcrafted goods.
LUNCH & MARKET ONLY TICKET
Prefer to skip the ride but still savor the farm-to-table feast and marketplace experience? Purchase a lunch & market only ticket.
NEED AN ACCOMMODATION?
Want to enjoy the experience but prefer not to bike? We’d love to help! Email Jolene at [email protected].
The Tickets
REGUlar Ticket Options - AVailable after Sunday, July 26th
Premium Registration
$150
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do we meet?
The ride will begin and end at St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall, which is also where we will have lunch and the pop-up market.
1145 S Aspen Rd
Pueblo, CO 81006
When do I check-in?
Check-in for the ride will begin at 8:00 a.m., and riders will depart on the tour promptly at 8:30 a.m. For those who plan to only attend the lunch and market please arrive by 11:30 a.m.
Where do I park?
Free on-site parking is available.
What should I expect for the ride? Can I ride fast or slow?
This event is designed for a wide variety of people. Palmer staff will set a moderate pace and all participants will follow along. There will be three tour stops each lasting 20–30 minutes, and participants can expect each cycling segment to take 15–30 minutes. At each stop we will wait for everyone to arrive before beginning the presentations.
Our sponsor, Broadmoor Outfitters, will have a support van following the tour. If participants have minor bike mechanical issues, the Broadmoor Outfitter expert staff can provide assistance. If the repair can't be completed during the next tour stop, the participant and their bike will receive a ride in the van.
The Palmer staff will also have a water refill available at each tour stop.
Can I register on the day of the event?
No, advance registration is required.
What if there's bad weather?
This is a rain-or-shine event. Depending on the conditions, the route may change. Updates will be communicated via email, and Palmer's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Are there restrooms along the route?
Participants will have access to flushing toilets at the parish hall before and after the ride. There will also be portapotties at one of the tour stops.
What's the cancellation policy?
There are no cancellations/reschedules/refunds for any special event. If you are unable to attend an event for any reason, you may request a donation receipt for the amount you paid for the event.
For questions or more information, please contact [email protected].
Thank You 2025 Sponsors
Become a Bike the Bessemer Sponsor
Your business will gain unique visibility while supporting a signature event that connects participants in meaningful ways with local farms, flavors, and businesses.
