All events are centered around 9th Street and Main Ave. Helmets required.įor the rest of us : the Durango downtown bike festival is your chance to get up-close-and-personal with Sunday's awesome spread of downtown events taking place between 8th and 10th streets. First place earns a unique trophy, but everyone scores the opportunity to make on-lookers point and laugh. This cruiser parade invites all ages and abilities and almost anything human-powered on two (or so) wheels to don their costumes and sense of humor for a chance to win a sweet refurbished bike. Pre-registration is highly recommended.įor the anti-spandex, fun-lovers : the Durango Cyclery Cruiser Crit starts at 5 p.m. From a kids fun race for ages 3 to 10 to face painting, a bouncy house, strider bike park and other kid-friendly activities, this community favorite supports the Boys and Girls Club. "More smiles in four blocks than anywhere on earth," says the website. Entry is $60.įor the kids : the Sprite Kids Race & Alpine Kids Village starts at 9 a.m. The race will run in the reverse direction as year's past, meaning riders will climb up through Steamworks instead of down. A crowd-pleaser, this lap-style race incorporates singletrack, pavement, and man-made features built right through Steamworks Brewery and the beer garden outside the Irish Embassy. (pro's start at 2 p.m.) in downtown Durango. Limited to 100 riders.įor the mountain bikers : the Morehart Murphy Subaru MTB Race starts at 11 a.m. Cross bikes, mountains bikes and road bikes with 700x28c or larger tires are sufficient. This 'test' event features no prizes and is super primitive, connecting a network of gravel, dirt, singletrack, and paved roads surrounding Durango. Other closures include the Animas Valley re-route, which sends northbound cars into the 550-southbound lane, while southbound cars travel on CR 203.įor the adventurous : the 55-mile La Strada La Plata Gravel Ride starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, so plan your drive over accordingly.
Pro Tip: Highway 550 will be closed between Purgatory Resort and Silverton from 8:30 a.m. Entry is $145.įor spectators: The best viewing and cheerleading places tend to be on Shalona Hill, where the train goes under the highway or Haviland Lake turn-off on Highway 550.įor finish-line supporters: Cheer both train and bike riders into the town of Silverton, and enjoy a party at Memorial Park with beer, food, music and 2,500 other people. The road race finish is a tie-breaker, if need be. Register and ride both the road and mountain bike races in the same category, and compete for the overall weekend prize list and ultimate bragging rights. Bonus: book a night or two at Purgatory and receive an additional 20% off their already-low Spring season prices!įor overachievers : the road & mountain bike omnium MBS King/Queen of Mountain: An omnium is a points-based scoring system derived from finishing placings in each event. If you'd like a change of clothes, drop off your bag at Buckley Park on Friday evening it'll be transported and stored securely at Purgatory until you arrive. Pro Tip : Bring a credit card or cash in your jersey. Whether you're looking for a nice morning ride or good challenge to tackle with the family, this gorgeous ride rolls 25-miles from the Animas Valley to Purgatory Resort with over 2,300-feet of vertical climbing. Those who signed-up beforehand and finish in time will see their name displayed on a commemorative plaque at the D&SNGR Museum.įor families : the 25-mile Quarter Horse to Purgatory starts at 8:15 a.m.
New for the tour this year: the IHBC is partnering with Tailwind Nutrition for the Tailwind Beat the Train Challenge capped at 150 participants, registration filled in two days! These riders will get to start at the front of the tour with five pacers, who will keep determined riders on track. For return transportation information and other tour beta, please visit McDonald's Citizens Tour.
Riders are not allowed to ride back from Silverton. Entry is $109, and space is limited to 1,900 riders. This is the Classic Man Versus Machine tour challenging riders to beat the train, that is, bike to Silverton in less than 3 hours and 30 minutes. Cash prizes and bragging rights galore!įor the people : the 50-mile McDonald's Citizens Tour from Durango to Silverton starts at 8 a.m.
For the competitive : the 47-mile Durango Coca-Cola Road Race starts at 7:30 a.m.