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GENERAL INFO
As of Monday, August 18th, the course is 90% marked. There is a piece of singletrack that was obliterated when a new beginner slope was cut by the ski resort last fall. We are in negotiation with the resort to finalize the course.
DIRECTIONS
From Frisco:
Take Highway 9 South to Breckenridge
Stay on Highway 9 (N. Park Ave.)
Go straight through 2 traffic lights (Airport Road and Ski Hill Road)
After Ski Hill Rd. go about 1/2 mile and turn right onto Village Road (this is the road that takes you to Beaver Run)
Go approx. 1/4 mile and turn left into the paved parking area.
The Start/Finish is .2 miles up the dirt road from the base of the Beaver Run SuperChair.
PARKING
Park in the paved parking area at Beaver Run.
You may also park on the dirt service road adjacent to the paved parking area. Just look for the County Road 751 sign at the edge of the parking lot, turn right OR left onto the dirt and have at it. Park "nose-in" to take the least amount of space.
DAY-OF registration AND Number Plate pick-up will be up at the Start/Finish by the base of the Peak 8 SuperConnect.
REGISTRATION
Pre-register on SportsBaseOnline until 5pm August 18th by clicking the Register Now logo above.
(Service Charges apply)
Pre-register
in-store until 6PM August 18th at Colorado Freeride, 114 N. Main St.
Breck, $20 for adults.
Day-of
registration at the race site is $25 adults. Cash or Checks only...No Credit Cards
JUNIORS 18 & UNDER THAT ARE NOT MEMBERS OF MOUNTAIN BIKE JUNIOR LEAGUE ARE $10, NEVER A LATE FEE!
Number Plate pick-up AND Day-of registration will be up by the Start/Finish near the base of the Peak 8 SuperConnect.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS and START TIMES
JUNIOR BOYS 10 & Under
JUNIOR GIRLS 11-12, 10 & Under
KIDS COURSE DESCRIPTION
START/FINISH IS AT THE PEAK 8 SUPERCONNECT.
Ride approx. 1/3 mile uphill on the service road toward Ten Mile Station.
Bear right at first fork.
Ride another 1/2 mile up this service road.
Turn left onto Peak 8 to Peak 9 Trail.
Peak 8 to Peak 9 Trail ends and merges onto dirt road. Descend short 1/2 mile on road and
Turn right onto Lehman Trail.
Descend Lehman Trail and stay left at race timing shack.
Ride through stables area and turn right onto service road.
Descend service road to the finish.
START TIMES
5:18 Junior Girls 11-12 (1 Lap)
5:19 Junior Boys 10 and Under (1 Lap)
5:20 Junior Girls 10 and Under (1 Lap)
1 Lap = 2 miles
ALL OTHER CATEGORIES
Start at the base of the Peak 8 SuperConnect
Ride uphill through the gate to the right of the SuperConnect.
Stay on the dirt road and ride between a pumphouse and the base of C Lift.
Bear to the right and slightly downhill after passing C Lift.
Bear left onto singletrack and start climbing.
Turn sharp left at switchback and climb up to road adjacent to Vehicle Maintenance Building.
Keep climbing on road and bear right at fork with another service road. This road takes you to the uphill side of the Vehicle Maintenance Building.
Continue approx. 1/4 mile around a curve and ride through cut in trees onto Trygve's Run.
Ride straight uphill on two track and get on Pioneer Trail.
Climb Pioneer Trail to top of Freeway and turn right.
Turn left onto Southside Trail and descend.
At end of Southside Trail turn left onto service road and descend.
Turn right at Peak 8 SuperConnect mid-station and get on Peak 8 to Peak 9 Trail.
Trail crosses two service roads and merges onto a third service road. Descend 1/2 mile on road and
Turn right onto Lehman Trail
Descend Lehman Trail and stay left at race timing shack.
Ride through stables area and turn right onto service road.
Descend service road to the start/finish.
TOTAL DISTANCE ONE LAP = 6 Miles
START TIMES
1 LAP
5:15 Junior Beginner Boys 13-18
5:16 Beginner Women and Junior Beginner Girls 13-18
5:17 Junior Boys 11-12
3 LAPS
5:50 Pro/Elite Men, Expert Men 19-34
5:51 Expert Men 35-44, 45+
2 LAPS
5:52 Singlespeed
5:53 Expert Women
5:55 Sport Men 19-29, Junior Sport Boys 13-18
5:56 Sport Men 30-39
5:57 Sport Men 40-49, 50+, Clydesdale
5:58 Sport Women, Junior Sport Girls 13-18
5:59 Beginner Men
Click the thumbnail for the Course Map
Click the thumbnail for the Elevation Profile
POST RACE PARTY
Quandary Grill, Main St. Station.
Bring your race plate for two complimentary beers from the Backcountry Brewery, Official Beer Sponsor of the A Racers Edge Summit Mt. Challenge.
Awards will be presented for the Juniors 12 and Under at the race site.
All others will be presented at the Quandary.
Overall Season Ending Awards will be presented at the Quandary too so bring an appetite and be prepared for a bit longer of an evening. Just tell the boss you need to come in late Thursday!
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