Here it is – at long last! The Rocky Mountain Junior Cycling Challenge – the ONLY 3 day all Junior Race in the West!
The Rocky Mountain Junior Cycling Challenge is for Juniors Men/Women ages 9-18 years old, U23 Men and U23 Women. The Rocky Mountain Jr. Cycling Challenge is an omnium with 3 stages (Time Trial, Criterium, Road Race) and the overall winners will be determined by points and not time. The Time Trial and the Road Race are Colorado State Championships for Juniors. Registration is open!
Time Trial – Friday, August 5th
Colorado State Jr. Time Trial Championships
The TT is an uphill time trial that covers 8.6 km and a 290 m rise. Do not be deceived, this TT will make it hurt! All racers are riding the same course. First rider starts at 4:00pm. The order of categories will be JW/JM 9-10, JW/JM 11-12, JW/JM 13-14, JW/JM 15-16, JW/JM 17-18, U23 W & U23M. Start times will be posted at the host hotel on Friday and online. Racers will start at 30 second intervals.
Road Race – Saturday, August 6th
Colorado State Jr. Road Race Championships
This is an amazing road race course that starts at Veterans Park & sends riders up an extended climb on Peach Valley Rd. At the summit, the course turns left and heads across the rollercoaster on Silt Mesa Rd. before hitting the fun and fast Mile Pond Loop. Older riders continue north on Peach Valley for additional climbing before hitting the Mile Pond Loop. After the Mile Pond Loop all riders climb back up Silt Mesa Rd before a thundering descent to the finish.
Criterium – Sunday, August 7th
This was the new criterium course last year in downtown Rifle. It was such a success we are bringing it back! It features a fast and safe four corner course with long straights and a slight climb to make the legs hurt through the tree lined neighborhood and the heart of downtown Rifle. The start/finish is at East 5th Street and East Avenue.
Registration Information
June 25, 2016 – July 31, 2015
- $75 for full Omnium
- $25 for individual races
July 31, 2016 – August 4, 201
- $100 for full Omnium
- $33 for individual races
Registration closes August 4, 2016 at 12pm
Online registration only. There will be no registration onsite or on race day.
All racers must have a USA Cycling (USAC) License. If you need a USAC License please go directly to their website to purchase one.
Colorado Residents must have a Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado (BRAC) membership
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE: The Sandra Albe Angel Fund has been set up to help underwrite scholarships for registration, lodging and travel. Sandra was dedicated to junior cycling and her legacy shall live on by supporting young cyclists. Please contact Colleen Skates to request scholarship support.
The Rocky Mountain Jr. Cycling Challenge is produced and promoted by Altitude Cycling Jr/U23 Team with support from Melton Design Build/GS Ciao Cycling Team and Front Rangers Cycling Club.
Additional great youth events:
Bannock St. Criterium in Memory of Mike Nields – July 31, 2016 – Denver, CO
Tri Velo Series Jr. CX Camp & Race – August 26-28, 2016 – Golden, CO
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