2011 Gunnison Growler and Leadville Alternatives
Submitted by David on
Did you miss the Growler registration or not sure if you made it in to the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race? Don't worry you won't have to miss out on your Colorado vacation or an epic Colorado mountain bike race. There are a number of other great options that are just as tough if not more difficult than the Leadville 100 or the Gunnison Growler. Here is out list:
- May 7th Front Range 60
- June 18th Bailey Hundo
- July 4th Firecracker 50 - *** Full ***
- July 16th Leadville Silver Rush
- July 16th Breckenridge 100
- July 16th B-68 Mountain Bike Race
- July 30st Laramie Enduro
- August 20th 24 Hours in the Sage
- Sept 4th 12 and 24 Hours of Leadville
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Rocky Mountain Endurance Series
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
other good enduro races is the Rocky Mountain Endurance series put on by Warriors Cycling. 4 of the races are on the front range. Full schedule at warriorscycling.com
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HARDSCRABBLE HUMMPER GRAN MTB FONDO, AUGUST 14, EAGLE, COLORADO
Submitted by Elgee (not verified) on
40 grueling miles, 11,000 ft of vert on Eagle, Colorado's finest singletrack. This is totally grassroots, and it's free. We had 50 riders last year in the first edition, this year will be HUGE. Leadville's buckle aint got nothin on the Humper's Antler.
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Want to buy Entry
Submitted by David on
Just saw this on Craigslist
Looking to buy someone's entry to the Gunnison Growler Mountain Bike Race over Memorial Day weekend. Willing to pay above and beyond what you paid. The entry's are transferable and I'll cover the $20 transfer fee.
http://denver.craigslist.org/eve/2206552716.html
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Gunnison Growler Wait List
Submitted by David on
Just saw this on the Gunnison Growler web site:
SOLD OUT!! REGISTRATION FOR THE 2011 GROWLER IS CLOSED. THE WAIT LIST IS ALSO CLOSED. WE WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE EVERYONE THAT WANTS TO RACE. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE ORIGINAL GROWLER!
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Old Stage-Road Damage
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Sorry to poach a post but I just rode Old Stage and there is a very dangerous pavement cut-out on the North side as you are descending. It comes up fast if you dont happen to notice in advance and b/c of the speeds people carry, it's a major safety issue/hazard!
As of now, it is not marked. I just spoke with the county road maintenance department this afternoon, and while they inspected it yesterday, they didnt think to mark it with a warning. He assured me he would put up a Road Damage sign but who knows how long it will take.
Be Careful anyway until they get it re-paved! It's a major accident waiting to happen, especially for those who arent the best bike handlers and freak out.
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It is fixed now. Rode by
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
It is fixed now. Rode by there last night (Thursday).
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