New Colorado Mountain Bike Stage Race
While not official yet, it looks like Colorado will host a premier mountain bike stage race next year. MB Word, the blog of mountainbike.com announced plans by promoter, Mike McCormack, to host “Breck Epic” next July. Details apparently still need to be finalized before the official announcement and launch of the race web site at breckepic.com.
McCormack, whose previous involvement with other Colorado mountain bike races such as the Mountain States Cup series and G3 gravity series, brings the experience needed to launch a logistically-complex, multi-day stage race. The focus of this 5-day race will be on quality. From MB Word:
In a departure from point-to-point races like BC and TransRockies, the Breck Epic will use a “cloverleaf” model, with each day’s stage starting and finishing in Breckenridge. As McCormack explained it, that means a single campground, no transfers and the possibility of lodging…. offering a maximum of remote alpine singletrack and a minimum of pavement or even fire roads. “The Breck Epic is intended to be a rugged backcountry experience,” he said in his initial announcement. As part of that, McCormack cautions that the courses will be long, with 90 percent of the terrain above 10,000 feet in elevation, cut-off times strictly enforced and this is not the sort of event a weekend warrior should pick for his one-time-a-year extreme challenge.
Let’s hope for the best on this one. We know Colorado has awesome mountain biking, and a race like this would bring the potential for one of the finest mountain bike races in the country.
Colorado Gold Mountain Biking
Another perfect Colorado cycling day.
Well, I did make it to Kenosha pass – along with seemingly every other mountain biker, hiker, walker, and dog. Truly, the Colorado Trail at Kenosha this weekend was the busiest trail in Colorado I’ve ever seen. But give me a day in the saddle on a busy, beautiful Colorado trail over a day in the ‘burbs any day! My advice: get out there while you can, but go on a weekday. The aspen are just amazing, and whether you need a training ride/run, or just a breath of fresh air, Kenosha pass is the most abundant groves close to the front range that I know of. Any others?
Perfect Colorado Mountain Biking
I know…. We’re supposed to be about racing, but this post about mountain biking on the Colorado trail at Kenosha Pass caught my attention. It’s not competitive, just a scenic Colorado bike ride through the aspen groves. I shouldn’t say anything, ’cause I’m planning to go this weekend. Don’t tell anyone…
Cyclocross Underway in Colorado Cycling Season
Cyclocross season is upon us, and races are still being added to the RacingColorado.com cycling calendar.
If you’re not familiar with this exciting sport, it’s a super-fun way to continue your racing season into the Fall, and early winter, and part of what makes cycling in Colorado so fun. This is an off-road criterium style race, complete with barriers and dismounts. It’s a sport that truly embraces the unpredictable Colorado weather, and welcomes newbies. You’ll generally need an ACA or USCA license, but you can always get a one-day license inexpensively. If you don’t have a ‘cross bike, not to worry. You can ride your mountain bike if you like – that’s not too unusual, especially in the lower divisions. It’s also a fantastic spectator sport, so go check out a race to see what the excitement’s all about. I found this video of last year’s State Champs Pro Division on the website of On The Cross, who is hosting this years Junior Championships.
This Just In… 6 Day Races Returns To CSU Oval
I Heard the announcement today that beginning on Sunday September 21, the FCVA will be holding practice track races on the CSU Oval every Sinday from12:30-4:30 PM. Although less structured than last Spring’s races, both road and track riders are invited. Five bucks for as many heats as you care to race. Tim, any more details? Watch the Fort Collins Velodrome Assn site for updates.
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