Superior to get a Velodrome

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Sounds familiar right? Boulder tried at least 5 times, Then Broomfield, Lyons, Erie and not Superior. No new news on the Erie Velodrome, they are still trying to raise some more funds.

Article from Colorado Hometown Weekly

Superior could be home to a town center, almost like an amusement park geared toward adults, incorporating a sports and fitness center and other amenities that could become a national draw.

Representatives from Explor Ventures and Oz Architecture presented design concepts to the Superior Board of Trustees for the proposed center during its Monday, June 28, meeting. The town center -- a $350 million investment -- would sit on a 188-acre parcel at the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 36 and McCaslin Boulevard, north of Rock Creek.

"The plan is still conceptual but it's really a big idea for creating a destination nationally, not just another little town center. This would be one-of-a kind in America," said Boulder-based Oz Architecture consultant Carl Worthington.

Defending Firecracker 50 Champion, Heather Irmiger, to race with Mom

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The defending champion of the Firecracker 50 for the past two years, Heather Irmiger, will be doing this years race with a race partner, her mother. Heather had not originally planned on racing the Firecracker 50 given a race scheduling conflict as she is up in Canada today racing the Mont Saint Anne World Cup tomorrow. Her mother had signed up to do it this year with a friend but that person bailed out leaving Heather to fill the spot. In Heather's words, "I saw how hard my mom had been working to do this, so decided to help her make it happen". They will be in the "Maverick" category with Heather taking the first lap leaving Mom to clean up after her daughter (bet she has been there before). Heather has won this event for last 2 years

We asked Heather to tell us a little bit about this up coming opportunity.

[303cycling] Is this the first time you and your Mom have done a competitive cycling event together? How excited are you and what was her reaction to you asking her to do it?

Start order for Cross Nats Determined by Revamped Rider Ranking

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This was passed on to us by one of our readers. This was taken from the USA Cycling website:

Start order for Cross Nats Determined by Revamped Rider Ranking

Call-ups for non-UCI catetories at Cyclo-cross Nationals will be determined by rider ranking in USA Cycling's re-vamped Results and Ranking System, increasing the importance of results submission for local race directors. Start order for all non-UCI categories at the 2012 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships will be determined by rider ranking using the organization’s new, improved rankings system to debut Sept.1.

Cyclo-cross will be the first USA Cycling National Championship to use the remodeled rankings system to resolve call-up order for all race divisions other than Collegiate, Junior 17-18 and Elite. Following member feedback, this method of seeding aims to offer the most equitable and concise call-up procedure possible and does signify a departure from the previous approach of utilizing time trials, random drawings or based on when a rider registered online for Cyclo-cross National Championships.

Walk and Roll making a difference with kids

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This video was created to send to the National Safe Routes to School Conference this year. The video is from Heatherwood Elementary's Walk and Roll Day this year and how they helped make riding more accessible. Thanks to Brandon at Boulder Cycle Sport, Bob at Assisted Cycling Tours, Brian Patrick at Insight Media and Bill at http://everydayracer.com/

The Climb to Ward

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Lefthand Canyon to Ward

This is a classic canyon ride from Boulder. The climb itself is not all that difficult BUT there are 16 miles of climbing and the last mile is steep. Start from North Broadway and head north on highway 36. Ride about 5 miles north and make a left on Lefthand Canyon.

This is where climbing starts. At 5 miles stay left and head to Ward. You now have 11 miles of steady climbing ahead of you. There are a few short sections of somewhat steeper climbing but its all pretty steady. Make sure you are prepared for this ride because the weather can change greatly from the base of the climb to the top.

At mile 15 the road makes a hard right turn and the pavement turns upward. You now have a little over a mile to the town of Ward. This is the steepest section of road and the grade is around 11%. Once you get to Ward take a break and refuel at the Utica Street Market.

Get ready for a long descent. You can retrace your steps or if you want to throw in a little more climbing you can take Lee Hill or Olde Stage back into Boulder.

  • Difficulty: (The last mile up to Ward is steep!)
  • 44 Miles
  • 4000 feet of climbing
  • The climb up Lefthand Canyon is never that steep until the last mile up to the town of Ward.
  • Bring some money to fuel up at the store in Ward.

Coal Creek Trail gets Erie extension

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Having worked in the Louisville area a year ago I know the gem the Coal Creek Trail system has. This trail allows you to ride from from Lafayette to Hwy 93/Dowdy Draw on trail and now they are going to extend it into Erie. Fantastic place to ride in the winter months... trail is mostly empty. David and I did this more times than I can count last year.

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