The Blazing Brick

Century or Metric Century Ride

August 16
Northern Colorado

The earliest Christians were rooted in their relationship with God, boldly professing the truth about Jesus and embodying His heart for the poor.

This August, join us in raising money for these same causes.

The Century Ride

“Why should I ride 100 miles?”

Every year, Rooted receives scholarship requests from college students who want to take part in Rooted events but can’t afford to. By riding 100 miles or 100 kilometers, you are making it possible for any college student who wants to take part in a Rooted retreat or spring break trip to be able to receive the scholarship they need to do so!

Beyond raising money for scholarships, this ride offers the opportunity to develop friendships with others over regular training rides, TRAIN to do one of the hardest things you’ll ever do with a “Couch To Century Ride” weekly plan, and DEEPEN your own faith over great conversations with other cyclists. Register soon so you can start training with the group!

“100 miles sounds too far. “

We get it. We are also offering a Metric Century Ride that will follow a similar route to the Century Ride. Training alongside us with this Couch To Century Ride weekly plan will get you ready for that ride as well!

“How much does it cost?”

The early-bird cost is a $190 tax-deductible donation with a custom, high quality ride jersey being provided to all Century and Metric Century riders, and a Blazing Brick t-shirt for taking part in the Family Ride.

“My family would like to be involved but they can’t do a Century Ride.”

We also have a less demanding and family friendly ways to participate. For the Blazing Brick Family Ride you sign up for up to 7 family members, with everyone getting a Blazing Brick t-shirt. We’ll send you a recommended route, but you will be able to ride whatever route best works for your family. Then meet us at the finish line so you can join the celebration!

Scholarships with Impact

Rooted is a new college ministry that creates space for college students to explore what the early Church taught and practiced. Already on five college campuses after less than a year, Rooted is seeing a passion on campus to know who God is, what the early Church looked like, and how they can live that out on their campuses today. During the 2025-26 school year, we anticipate receiving $10,000 in scholarship requests from students that want to take part in a retreat or spring break trip, but are financially unable to. The money we raise has lasting impact. Contributing to this scholarship fund allows any student to grow in their faith over one of these events, regardless of financial capacity. Thank you for your consideration to be a part of this cause!

Why “The Blazing Brick”?

Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythus in the 4th Century, lived during a time when the heresy of Arianism was spreading rapidly through churches. Led by the charismatic church leader, Arius, this group spread the falsehood that Jesus was not eternal, but created by God the Father and therefore subordinate to Him. The impact of this heresy led to the calling together of all the Churches in the first ecumenical council in the city of Nicea. At this council, Saint Spyridon held up a brick to describe the three Persons of the Trinity, using the hay, clay, and fire that composed the brick as an analogy. As he spoke, the brick miraculously turned into these three elements, even appearing as fire. Due in part to this miraculous defense of God in His fullness, the council condemned Arianism as a heresy. Saint Spyridon holds the title “Saint” because of his intimate connection to Christ, as well as this simple and miraculous defense of who God is.

The Blazing Brick is named in recognition of this moment.