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Mission To Ride

Rotary Park (Columbine Middle School)

Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 5:30 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 5:30 AM

Address

Rotary Park (Columbine Middle School)
600 S. 12th St. Montrose, CO

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

Join us for a wonderful spring cycling event in a beautiful part of Colorado. This is a non competitive bicycling tour for riders of all abilities. Road and mountain routes are offered. The Century Ride and 40 mile road routes feature the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Proceeds from the ride benefit the Montrose Medical Mission (a free medical clinic)

Check-in

You may check-in either Saturday evening May 15th from 5pm until 7pm at our host hotel, The Holiday Inn Express and Suites at 1391 S. Townsend or the morning of the event at Rotary Park.

Start Times

You may start at your own discretion however we STRONGLY urge an early start to all routes. (Beer stops @ 4PM)
Century Ride-------5:30AM to 7:30AM
Black Canyon 40----7 AM to 9 AM
60 Mile------- 7 AM to 9 AM
30 Mile------- 8 AM to 10 AM
Mountain Bike Rides 830 AM @ the trailhead (please see below or web site or map @ registration for trail head directions, trail head is 25 minutes from Rotary Park!)

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be placed at appropriate intervals and will be stocked with water, sports drinks and other replacemant snacks. The aid stations at the Black Canyon will be closed at noon so we STRONGLY urge all riders to get an early start.

Jersey

Our jerseys are very popular and always colorful. Unique every year, designed by our fashion team and made by Voler. Our jerseys will enhance your bicycling wardrobe! This year's design will soon be available to view at our web site.

Century Route

This is a challenging ride that incorporates an arduous early morning climb to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park where the rider will be rewarded with breathtaking views. Riding along the south rim the rider will do an "out & back" to Warner Point where we enjoy an awe inspiring aide station. A thrilling, fast descent back into town awaits. With most of the climbing done for the day, the riders head north. The 40 and 60 miles routes are the Century. Go to mapmyride.com.

40 Mile Route

Incorporates the Black Canyon National Park but returns to town early, without the extra mileage of a century. This is a challenging but very satisfying route, and any rider who finishes this route has accomplished a significant ride. This is the first leg of the Century.

60 Mile Loop

This route simply eliminates the out and back to the Black Canyon. This route is also the second leg of the Century ride. This is a mellow road ride that gives riders a great tour. Beautiful scenic views, a few short hills and rural roads offer an invitation to the rider who wants miles without a big climb. Three aide stations are provided.

30 Mile Route

The route is a simple out and back to Olathe and along the same rural roads as the other routes but shorter. A few short hills offer some challenge yet the mileage is reasonable. The rider will enjoy the beauty of Western Colorado along this relaxed ride. This is a favorite local ride. Go to MapMy Ride.com for map details and notes.

Mountain Bike Rides

The Colorado Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA) will guide two rides in the Gunnison Gorge National Convservation Area. BE SURE TO PICK UP YOU REGISTRATION MATERIAL BEFORE YOU MEET THE GROUP AT THE TRAILHEAD. Both rides will start from the staging area @ 8:30 AM. It Will take ~30 minutes to drive from Rotary Park. Mission To Ride mountin bike rides are conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau Land Management.

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

The ride is for the "weekend warrior." A 7 1/2 mile ride on single track of gravel and adobe clay. A fun ride that follows some ridgetops (if you have acrophobia this ride isn't for you) . You will ride for about 2 hours and should be in good cardiovascular shape. Kids need to be at least 14 and have good mtn bike skills to participate. Route marking and ride support provided by the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA).

Advance Mountain Bike Ride

This ride will continue after the intermediate ride adding another 3 1/2 miles. This ride requires excellent mtn bike skills and cardiovascular fitness. Riders start with the easier route but then add on the fun and wild Eagle Valley trail.

Mtn Bike driving directions

Drive north out of Montrose on Hwy 50 towards Olathe, watch for Gunnison Gorge NCA sign on the R side of road. Just before Olathe turn R onto Falcon Rd. Travel east on Falcon Rd. for 3 1/2 miles, it turns into gravel and bears L before the staging area. Turn R into staging area and look for COPMOBA banner.

Picnic in the Park

We will enjoy delicious grilled foods, salads and cold beer while listening to the music of Stephen Felberg . Merchandise give-aways, including a TREK bike, and other great freebies will be given out. We cannot serve beer past 4PM.

Lodging

Please visit montrosechamber.com for lodging and area information. Our host hotel is Holiday Inn ExpressHotel and Suites.

Refunds

There are no refunds or "rainchecks"

Montrose Events

Enjoy great wines "Montrose Wine Festival" May 14th, more info at montrosewinefestival.com. Do you run too? Go to sjmr.org/ for information on The "Black Canyon Ascent" held On Saturday May 16th, a primo event!

Children's Bicycle Rodeo

A bicycle safety rode will be presented @ Rotary Park for children up to 16 years old. Lots of safety pointers, freebies and a "kids ride" to follow completion of the rodeo. Register the morning of the event.

Additional Information

The Mission to Ride will feature multiple routes to satisfy riders of all levels. "Roadbikerider.com" has called us "Colorados's most beautiful century". Beware however, the century ride is not for the faint of heart, it is a difficult ride characterized by a steep climb, high winds and some poor pavement. Some call it the "Hell of the West" Only the strongest riders can finish the century, it is used by many as training for later events. The routes utilize both state and county roads. These routes are paved, either road bikes or mountain bikes are appropriate. Although support and sag will be available, we encourage all riders to have themselves and their bikes in good condition prior to ride. All riders must be able to fix their own flats. All routes (except mountain bike route) begin and end at Rotary Park (Columbine Middle School) in Montrose. The routes "overlap" and use mutual aid stations. Our ride is the same weekend as The Montrose Wine Fest! Take a look at the Buena Vista Bike Festival and make it a weekend of cycling in western Colorado!

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