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| ColoBikeLaw.com Lookout Mountain Hill Climb August 6, 2011 Lookout Mountain is one of the best-known climbs in all of Colorado. It is easily accessible from Denver and offers cyclists a challenging course from its base in Golden to the top near the Mt. Vernon Country Club. Even though it is a point-to-point course, it's also a good race for fans as there are several places along the route to see riders coming from far off and watch the race unfold. For more information: www.searcycling.org/races.html |
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Gran Fondo Moab Registration is now open: www.granfondomoab.com |
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May 21, 2011 Enjoy the beautiful century route from Buena Vista to Leadville and back along scenic Turquoise Lake, around the Mineral Belt trail, meandering through the historic Leadville mining district, with Colorado's highest peaks all around. The majority of the climbing is completed in the first 60 miles, leaving 40 miles of flats and downhill to the finish. Riders also can choose from 35, 50 and 62 mile route options while still enjoying the fabulous scenery of the Collegiate Peaks mountain range. Registration will sell out again in 2011, so don't delay. For more information: www.bvbf.org |
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RAM Bicycle Classic
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Durango-Silverton Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Weekend Three days of riding, racing and fun make this a must do for all cyclists. Saturday's Iron Horse event, from Durango to Silverton, has both recreational and racing categories and the mountain passes are closed to cars! Registration opened in December and is sure to sell out again for 2011, so sign-up today. www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com |
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Superior Morgul Classic
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Elephant Rock Ride Join thousands of cyclists for the unofficial start to the Colorado cycling season. You won’t want to miss the excitement and camaraderie of the 23rd annual pilgrimage to Castle Rock for the Rocky Mountain region’s premier cycling festival—the 2011 Subaru Elephant Rock, a Rocky Mountain tradition. Whether you are six or sixty, prefer to ride on the road or the dirt, there is a course for cyclists of all abilities. All of the rides start and finish at The Douglas County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock. For more information: www.elephantrockride.com |
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| The Denver Post Ride The Rockies June 11-17, 2011 Ride The Rockies (RTR) is one of Colorado's premier cycling events. Join 2,000 cyclists and embark on a fully supported, six-day trek through some of the state's finest mountain communities. The 26th annual tour will include six scenic passes and fun at every turn. Lottery applications will be accepted until February 25th. Proceeds from Ride The Rockies benefit the Denver Post Community Foundation.
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Boulder Sunrise Century One of the most unique routes in Colorado and a real feather in your helmet. All the challenge and reward you'd expect from a century ride out of Boulder, CO. Plains cruising, canyon carving and high-alpine rollers with views for miles. For more information: www.bikerpelli.com |
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| 26th Annual Great-West Life Bike MS, Colorado's Ride Presented by Newmont Mining Corp. June 25-26, 2011 Join 3,000 cyclists in the Great-West Life Bike MS, Colorado's Ride Presented by NewmontMining. The ridestarts and finishes in Westminster with an overnight in Fort Collins. The ride caters to cyclists of all abilities and covers 75 miles each day. Great riding for weekend warriors, recreational cyclists and hard core roadies! Cyclists travel along a scenic route of rolling hills and lakeside views. Unite in the fight to create a world free of MS and pedal on knowing you are having a profound impact on those living with MS. Register early, the 2008-2010 events sold out! Volunteer opportunities are available with a wide variety of positions. For more information: www.bikemscolorado.org |
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| Triple Bypass July 9-10, 2011 Interest in the "Triple" has exploded in the last few years, selling out quickly. For 2011, Team Evergreen has expanded the Triple, allowing bicyclists to choose the Avon to Evergreen route on Sunday, July 10. A few openings remain for the Avon-Evergreen route, so register today. Recognized by VeloNews magazine as one of the epic rides in the U.S., the Triple Bypass covers 120 miles from Evergreen to Avon, climbing more than 10,000 feet via Squaw Pass, Loveland Pass and Vail Pass. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this year's ride as well as official merchandise. For more information: www.TripleBypass.org |
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| CASA Bike for Hope Saturday, July 30, 2011 A ride designed to challenge and thrill...38 miles of dirt roads mostly uphill from Colorado Springs over Old Gold Camp Road finishing with a festival in the historical mountain town of Victor. Registration is $95 for this fully supported ride including a t-shirt and lunch at the festival in Victor. This ride benefits CASA of the Pikes Peak Region so pledges are encouraged but are not required. CASA provides a volunteer's voice in court for children who are victims of abuse, neglect, or domestic conflict in El Paso and Teller counties. Register now at: BikeReg.com |
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| Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle August 6, 2011 The Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle course is a spectacular 78-mile loop cresting three Colorado Mountain passes - Fremont Pass (elevation 11,318'), Tennessee Pass (elevation 10,424') and Vail Pass (elevation 10,666'). The course passes three ski areas and is dotted with historic mining outposts and Camp Hale, the training ground for the famous 10th Mountain Division. The total elevation gain for the course is 5,981 ft. Supporting the Davis Phinney Foundation which funds Parkinson's disease research and resources for those challenged by the disease, the Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle is a celebration of cycling. The event will sell out again in 2011, so register today. For more information: www.CopperTriangle.com |
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Colorado Rocky Mountain Bike Tour Join the 2011 edition of this 7 day epic bike tour through the majestic Colorado mountains. Route details are available at the Tour's website and registration is currently open at www.crmbt.com For more information: www.crmbt.com |
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| Celestial Seasonings B STRONG Ride August 13, 2011 Description: Join us August 13, 2011 in Boulder for the inaugural Celestial Seasonings B STRONG Ride. Choose the challenging 70-mile loop that climbs above 9000 ft to the Peak to Peak Highway, or the gentler 25-mile loop through rolling countryside north of Boulder. Both routes are fully supported, feature well-stocked aid stations, and offer spectacular scenery. For riders 10 and under, there's also a "Mini-B" loop on the Celestial Seasonings grounds. There will be great food and live musical entertainment all day at Celestial Seasonings' headquarters. The event benefits the LIVESTRONG Foundation and Boulder Community Hospital Cancer Center.
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| SPAN the Rockies: Healing, Hope and Opportunity August 14, 2011 SPAN the Rockies features four fully supported rides, including the only double metric century in Colorado. This route will challenge even the heartiest of riders as it climbs from Boulder to the Peak to Peak Highway and beyond! Also available are 75k and 130k rides each starting and finishing in Boulder. SPAN the Rockies benefits Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN), a non-profit organization committed to ending violence against women and children. Funds from this inaugural tour will help pay for a new shelter for victims of domestic violence. For more information: www.safehousealliance.org or register at Active.com
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| Deer Creek Challenge August 21, 2011 Deer Creek Canyon's mountainous terrain, natural beauty and metro-Denver location is the site of the most challenging single-day ride in the United States. The event's 100-mile course features 12,741 feet of climbing. Alternative routes are 62 or 33 miles. Recognized by Competitor Magazine as the "Best Cycling Event" in Colorado, this organized ride provides safety and complete support for cyclists to test their end of the season stamina. Robust aid stations and on-demand access to SAG support via cell are some of this ride's distinctive features. A post-ride party will feature a catered lunch, free beer, free massages, a commemorative t-shirt and more. For more information: www.deercreekchallenge.com |
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| Echelon Gran Fondo August 21, 2011 Just added - Early Bird start at 6:30 a.m. The Fort Collins Gran Fondo is a European-style cycling event. The ride begins with a police escort before heading up Rist Canyon with its spectacular views. The descent takes riders into Buckhorn Canyon and Masonville, continuing through the grasslands along the foothills and pristine lakes, returning to Fort Collins. Choose the 30, 60 or 90 mile route; options for any cyclist. Everyone will enjoy great food, entertainment and festival. The Gran Fondo supports the CU Cancer Center and Poudre Valley Health System. For more information: www.echelongranfondo.org |
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Venus de Miles August 28, 2011 We ride for sisterhood. Whether you ride for change, in the spirit of celebration, or just for the passion of pedaling, when you sign up for Venus de Miles you are riding for a cause - to support Greenhouse Scholars and Colorado's most deserving and promising young college students. In our fourth year, we're making Colorado's only all-women's road ride bigger than ever, adding a 100-mile course to the roster of 33-mile, 51-mile, and 67-mile rides. So whether your bike collects sponsorship stickers or cobwebs, as long as you're ready to have fun, you're ready to ride Venus de Miles. Register today. For more information: www.venusdemiles.com |
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| Assault on the Peak August 28, 2011 Assault on the Peak is your one chance in 2011 to ride to the summit of Pikes Peak! It is one of the most spectacular 49 mile round trips a cyclist will ever ride. Run entirely on closed roads, you will experience "one of the most beautiful climbs anywhere and the decent is a great reward for a morning of rigorous climbing," remarked Tour de France veteran, Norm Alvis. The Assault is fully supported with bicycle and medical support, four rests stops with food and drink, plus a post-ride celebration and expo including a meal, beer and soft drinks. For more information: www.ridepikespeak.com |
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Bicycle Colorado is proud to promote each of these outstanding bicycle events. The financial support provided by all of these great rides contributes to protecting and improving access for bicycles on Colorado roads, bike paths and mountain bike trails. |
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