Please note - I am starting to get updates for 2002 information - If you have updates let me know - Tore
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Racing the coal-fired steam train from Durango to Silverton for 30 years has made this truly one of America's "classic" bicycle races. This stretch of the San Juan Skyway has grueling climbs and spine tingling descents that test the legs, lungs and stamina of every rider.
On Sunday, June 2nd, join thousands of fun-loving cyclists to celebrate the excitement and comaraderie of cycling in Colorado. Make the annual pilgrimage to Castle Rock for the Rocky Mountain Region's premier cycling adventure - The 2002 Elephant Rock road and off-road cycling adventure. Whether you are six or sixty, prefer to ride on pavement or on dirt, there is a course for riders of all abilities.
All of the rides start and finish at The Douglas County Fair Grounds just a half mile southeast of downtown Castle Rock. Plan to stick around after you finish for the "Party at the Rock" post-ride picnic and cycling expo. Whichever course you choose, you're sure to have an e-rockin' good time.
Walk & BikeWeek will be June 23-30, with Walk & Bike to Work day being Wednesday, June 26. We are in the process of scheduling other biking events throughout the month of June which is Bike Month. Additional events may include bike clinics/tune-ups at the Farmer's Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Bike movies at the outdoor cinema on Saturdays, a flag day celebration on June 14, a father's day celebration on June 16, and a moonlight ride on June 24.
Mountain bikes, road, tandem, bmx, trials, women, kids, old duffers...there's something for everyone at the Steamboat Bike Festival. June 22-24, 2001, Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
This 15 mile road bike event can be done in one, two or three laps around Turquoise Lake. T-shirts will be provided for all participants, prizes will be awarded for top finishers. Pre-registration - $20; race-day registration - $25. Registration begins at 9am. Registration and race start/finish is at the Leadville Junction (County Rd. 99).
Contact Info.: Lake County Parks & Recreation
901 S. Hwy 24
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-4226
lcpr@chaffee.net
An Early, Early Morning Ride Through Colorado Springs June 23th, 2002 Ride at 3:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Registration & Packet Pick Up starts at 12:30 a.m. Pre-Ride Party starts at 1:00 a.m.
Cycle for SET-Colorado Springs - Saturday August 3, 2002
Registration 8:30 a.m. Start time 9:00 5,10 15+ mile rides on the beautiful Monument Valley Trail. Registration includes rest stop aid, snacks, lunch, water bottle, t-shirt. Door prizes and entertainment. Non-competitve ride open to families, individuals and teams. Visit our website beginning March 2002 for more details
Imagine the exhilaration of pedaling through the deserted streets of a major urban center in the middle of a warm summer night with the strange light of the moon defining the course for you and thousands of other cyclists. Join us Saturday night, August 17 for this lunar lunacy! Whether you're an avid cyclist or you're simply looking for a great reason to dust off that bike in the garage, you won't want to miss the 10th Annual U.S. Bank MOONLIGHT CLASSIC.
Join Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, along with 1000 cyclists in celebrating this bicycle tour of Colorado's Wine Country. This 25-mile ride through the vineyards of the Western Slope gives the cyclists an opportunity to pass by the area's wineries, as well as acres of fruit orchards and vineyards. The "Festival in the Park" begins shortly after the ride concludes (11 am) and is an additional highlight to the day's activities.
Last Friday of Every Month, 6 PM, at Civic Center Park
The San Francisco bike movement/protest ride is in Denver. Come join the nationwide movement. Let's get some bike lanes put in the streets of Denver and increase bicycle awareness.
The ride is the last Friday of every Month and meets at Civic Center Park (across from the Capital, near the seal fountain pool on the Colfax side of the park) The ride begins at 6:00 pm and will go through downtown Denver and end up at Auraria Campus.
The Denver Post Ride The Rockies is an annual bicycle tour that takes 2,000 cyclists on a 6-7 day ride on paved roads through Colorado's Rocky Mountains each June. (The 2001 route included 14 miles of hard-packed dirt road on Day 1.) The Ride The Rockies route is different each year, but always climbs a few challenging mountain passes and showcases Colorado's spectacular scenery. Daily rides can be as short as 35 miles or as long as 100 miles, but generally average 60-65 miles.
Registration for Ride The Rockies is conducted on lottery basis. For more information, please click on Registration.
2001 Ride The Rockies registration fee cost $235 and includes camping space, rest rooms and showers, transportation of one bag during the tour, Ride The Rockies cycling jersey, water bottle, tour map book, shuttle transportation in host communities, Wells Fargo Stage Stop Aid Stations, bike repair vans, sag vehicles and medical support on the tour route.
Limit 225 riders. Based in Cody, WY, will hub for a 435 mile, 6 day tour. Routes include Wapiti Valley, Cheif Joseph Scenic Bypass and Sunlight Basin, Pahaska Teepee, the east entrance to Yellowstone, and Buffalo Bill dam and reservoir. $225/rider includes 5 brefasts and 3 dinners. Call Bob Faurot at 307-672-6323 for details.
Wyoming/Montana tour this year.
The tour begins and ends in Loveland, convenient to the Denver Airport. In Estes Park youll embark on the famous Trail Ridge Road for a breath-taking tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. You'll ride to an elevation of 12,183 feet where snow-covered peaks and glacial streams are juxtaposed with brilliant summer wildflowers. You'll ascend to the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass and experience spectacular views of the White River National Forest before descending into Steamboat Springs. The ride from Walden to Laramie winds through the Medicine Bow Range and Routt National Forest. You'll take the challenging high roads on this classic tour...Naturally.
This year's 404 mile loop begins and ends in Gunnison and includes the very best of Colorado, from exciting climbs over six Colorado mountain passes, to overnight stops in Creede, Pagosa Springs, Durango, Ouray and Montrose. The tour averages 65 miles per day, with aid stations every 15-20 miles full of fruit, energy drinks, water and the friendliest Aid Station crews around. Mix that together with a great group of cyclists and epic views and enjoy an unbelievable time!
Discover the best of the west on the Wyoming Cycling Celebration. Roll past the spectacular Grand Tetons, pedal through the deep & rugged Wind River Gorge, and experience small town western hospitality at its finest.
Join 100 fellow cycling enthusiasts for WYCYC XIII, rolling across the state August 19 - 24, 2002. Cycle some 363 miles through picturesque alpine meadows, rolling croplands, wind-sculptured deserts and along rushing rivers.
Discover WYOMING !
Or discover fall in the cowboy state, as WYCYC Fall Roundup heads out September 16 - 21, 2002, following the same scenic route through the best that Wyoming offers, but bedding down in quiet motels to enjoy the crisp evening temperatures.
Grand Canyon to Mexico.
Join us for the 2002 Tour de Cure. in your community! Enjoy picturesque locations, great food, and fabulous entertainment as you help us in our mission to find a cure for diabetes. Click the "Continue to register" button to sign up or call 1-888-DIABETES (1-888-342-2383) for further information.
Leadville, Summit County, Eagle County.
Leadville, CO
Join your fellow riders at the 7th Annual Fruita Fat Tire Festival. Experience the world famous "Kokopelli Trail" and the majestic "Bookcliffs" whose trailheads are just minutes from the festival headquarters. Prepare to enjoy the spectacular scenery of high desert, canyonlands, slickrock and the Colorado River Basin, which surround the countryside of Fruita, CO.
Festival events are open to all registered participants. Riding at your own pace is encouraged; an area trail map will be furnished. Local volunteer guides will conduct group rides and rides/times will be posted at the Festival Headquarters in Civic Center Park. Difficulty and pace ratings will be posted for all rides. Ride all day, or night , choose a few events, or customize your weekend with a little bit of everything available. Festival information will be posted throughout the event at the Texaco Information Tent at Civic Center Park. Participants may take part in a chili feed, night rides, Saturday night party, The Spirit of the Rockies Mountain Bike Race Series "The Vegetarian" and rides, rides, rides!
It's easy to get the Festival-take I-70, to Colorado exit 19. Turn North 1/2 mile to Aspen Ave. Turn east 3/4 mile to Civic Center Park. You have arrived at the Festival Headquarters and the Texaco Information Tent.
The Vail Daily Hill Climb returns to Vail on Wednesday, June 13 at 5:30 PM. The uphill race sends competitors on an elevations gain of nearly 2,750 vertical feet, and is expected to draw the region's top riders in pursuit of the lucrative $1,500 cash purse. The entry fee is only $20 pre-registration and $25 on-site race day. You can get more information at www.gohighline.com or call Milana 970-476-6797 x 108.
Welcome to the 12th Annual Fat Tire Classic, a two-day mountain bike pledge ride and hike in beautiful Winter Park, Colorado benefiting the American Red Cross. The Fat Tire Classic is the largest fundraiser across the nation for the American Red Cross and it is held right here in Winter Park, one of the premier mountain biking and hiking regions in Colorado. Ask anyone who has participated in the Fat Tire Classic and they will rave about the amenities that have made this event so popular. Some of the great things riders and hikers will enjoy at the 12th Annual Fat Tire Classic are an incredible variety of trails for every skill level, beautiful mountain vistas, wonderful food, free Fat Tire Amber Ale and the can't-miss Saturday Night Celebration featuring live musical entertainment.
A 100 mile mountain bike race begins in Vail, Colorado and takes one through the White River National Forest into the Rocky Mountain Peaks for a total climb of 13,000 vertical feet. The Ultra is a competitive race for an elite few, but for most it is a personal test of toughness & perseverance. It is a chance for riders to push their absolute limit, battling only their body, mind & soul to return under the mandatory 13 hour time limit.
Come with us on Santa Fe's 17th Annual Century Ride. A hundred miles of history pass under your wheels as you cycle down the ancient Turquoise Trail through the old mining towns of Madrid and Golden, across the mineral rich Ortiz and San Pedro Mountains, across the Estancia Valley through the villages of Cedar Grove and Stanley and on to the very old but now "IN" village of Galisteo, and 100 miles after you start, wheel back into Old Santa Fe. In addition there are 25, 50, & 75 miles "out and back" to Eldorado, Galisteo, and Stanley respectively. Also, there is an easy 50 mile ATB loop with only 6 miles of country dirt road.
The Community Classic Bike Tour of Northern Colorado is a non-competitive, multi-distance bicycle tour through the beautiful foothills of Larimer County. It's a fun-filled ride that brings together family, friends, co-workers and the biking community in a fund raising event that anyone can enjoy. The money raised is used right here in Larimer County to help support the Chronic Care Dispensary program at the Children's Clinic and the Healthy Beginnings Prenatal Program.
9th Annual Tour de Prairie: The Cheyenne Parks & Recreation Department and the Tour Sponsors are pleased to present the 8th Annual Tour de Prairie cycling event "An Adventure with Nature." The combination of courses ranging from 10 to 100 miles makes the Tour de Prairie a complete cycling adventure. If you like to ride road or mountain bikes, there is a ride for you. All courses are well supported for riders of all skills and ages.
A road ride from Evergreen Colorado to Vail over Squaw (11,140), Loveland (11,990), and Vail (10,560) passes for a total of 117 miles and more than 10,000 feet of lung-busting gain in elevation!
So, you've ridden the Triple Byass? Elephant Rock? Harscrabble and Front Range centuries? How about the Santa Fe Century or Markleeville Death Ride? If you're an accomplished century rider or a seasoned endurance rider looking for that next cycling challenge well, here it is. The Rocky Mountain Cycling Club (RMCC) is excited to announce the eighth annual Denver-to-Aspen Classic!
In response to demand for more unique and challenging events, RMCC is hosting the one-of-a-kind Denver-Aspen Classic, or D2A. Building on the tradition of California's Markleeville Death Ride and Colorado's own Triple Bypass, the D2A is a one-day tour through the central Rockies that will provide a true measure of your cycling aptitude, endurance and willpower.
As in past years, two route options are available, the 150-mile Standard and the 200-mile Medallion. From suburban Denver to the glamorous mountain resort of Aspen, the Denver-Aspen Classic promises a cycling challange and an achievement you will remember for a lifetime! If this sounds like an event you'd be interested in, select some of the options above to learn more about this unique cycling event!
"The Ride to the Rock Faces" will again offer a 100 mile ride through the black hills of South Dakota with opportunities to visit and view Mount Rusmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Also 100 kilometers, 31 kilometers and a 12 mile ride that follows a bike path through Rapid City.
For details, email Tom Beck at rctbeck@aol.com
Fantastic Century offering turnarounds at 25, 60, 80 miles. Ride from
Glenwood Springs through Carbondale and Redstone to the summit of
McClures Pass with beautiful views of Mt. Sopris. More info at
www.liftup.org or email carcat@glenwood.net or contact LIFT-UP,
P.O. Box 1213 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602, 970 945-2005
liftup@glenwood.net
What is a Brevet? An ultra-marathon, RAAM-style event conducted under the auspices of the International Randonneurs. Distances must be completed within a specified time limit, and checkpoints and some night riding can be invoved.
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