Growler Series 2012- Mountain Biking- September 29, 2012

2012 GROWLER SERIES MTB/RUN SCHEDULE

September 29 – BIG SATURDAY! Pummeler’s Butt Trail Runs and Growler Series Mountain Bike Finals

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 430PM, RACING BEGINS AT 530PM. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID THE LAST MINUTE CRUSH. YOU’LL GET A BETTER WARM-UP, TOO!

The 2012 Growler Series Mountain Bike Races offer the following categories:

• Short Course
• Long Course – Sport
• Long Course – Expert
• Little Kids Race – ages ? and up (kids race free)

There is not a beginner category because we cannot put together a true beginner’s course. Check out upper Jack’s Trail as it is fairly representative of most of the riding in the Growler Series courses. An important asset for less experienced riders is simply knowing when to get off of your bike and walk a difficult section. Walk today, Ride tomorrow! Typical trails in the Growler Series include Jack’s, Top ‘O the World, Gateway, Josies, Rocky Ridge, Skyline and Josho’s.

The 2012 Growler Series Trail Running Races will be about 5k (except the Signal Peak Race on Sept. 6th.)

Growler Series 2012- Mountain Biking- September 13th

2012 GROWLER SERIES MTB/RUN SCHEDULE

September 13 – Growler Series Mountain Bike #6 – Hartman Rocks Base Area
September 29 – BIG SATURDAY! Pummeler’s Butt Trail Runs and Growler Series Mountain Bike Finals

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 430PM, RACING BEGINS AT 530PM. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID THE LAST MINUTE CRUSH. YOU’LL GET A BETTER WARM-UP, TOO!

The 2012 Growler Series Mountain Bike Races offer the following categories:

• Short Course
• Long Course – Sport
• Long Course – Expert
• Little Kids Race – ages ? and up (kids race free)

There is not a beginner category because we cannot put together a true beginner’s course. Check out upper Jack’s Trail as it is fairly representative of most of the riding in the Growler Series courses. An important asset for less experienced riders is simply knowing when to get off of your bike and walk a difficult section. Walk today, Ride tomorrow! Typical trails in the Growler Series include Jack’s, Top ‘O the World, Gateway, Josies, Rocky Ridge, Skyline and Josho’s.

The 2012 Growler Series Trail Running Races will be about 5k (except the Signal Peak Race on Sept. 6th.)

Growler Series 2012- Mountain Biking- September 6, 2012

2012 GROWLER SERIES MTB/RUN SCHEDULE

September 6 – Growler Series Trail Run #3 – Signal Peak Trail Run
September 13 – Growler Series Mountain Bike #6 – Hartman Rocks Base Area
September 29 – BIG SATURDAY! Pummeler’s Butt Trail Runs and Growler Series Mountain Bike Finals

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 430PM, RACING BEGINS AT 530PM. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID THE LAST MINUTE CRUSH. YOU’LL GET A BETTER WARM-UP, TOO!

The 2012 Growler Series Mountain Bike Races offer the following categories:

• Short Course
• Long Course – Sport
• Long Course – Expert
• Little Kids Race – ages ? and up (kids race free)

There is not a beginner category because we cannot put together a true beginner’s course. Check out upper Jack’s Trail as it is fairly representative of most of the riding in the Growler Series courses. An important asset for less experienced riders is simply knowing when to get off of your bike and walk a difficult section. Walk today, Ride tomorrow! Typical trails in the Growler Series include Jack’s, Top ‘O the World, Gateway, Josies, Rocky Ridge, Skyline and Josho’s.

The 2012 Growler Series Trail Running Races will be about 5k (except the Signal Peak Race on Sept. 6th.)

Growler Series 2012- Mountain Biking- August 30, 2012

2012 GROWLER SERIES MTB/RUN SCHEDULE

August 30 – Growler Series Mountain Bike #5 – Hartman Rocks Base Area
September 6 – Growler Series Trail Run #3 – Signal Peak Trail Run
September 13 – Growler Series Mountain Bike #6 – Hartman Rocks Base Area
September 29 – BIG SATURDAY! Pummeler’s Butt Trail Runs and Growler Series Mountain Bike Finals

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 430PM, RACING BEGINS AT 530PM. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO AVOID THE LAST MINUTE CRUSH. YOU’LL GET A BETTER WARM-UP, TOO!

The 2012 Growler Series Mountain Bike Races offer the following categories:

• Short Course
• Long Course – Sport
• Long Course – Expert
• Little Kids Race – ages ? and up (kids race free)

There is not a beginner category because we cannot put together a true beginner’s course. Check out upper Jack’s Trail as it is fairly representative of most of the riding in the Growler Series courses. An important asset for less experienced riders is simply knowing when to get off of your bike and walk a difficult section. Walk today, Ride tomorrow! Typical trails in the Growler Series include Jack’s, Top ‘O the World, Gateway, Josies, Rocky Ridge, Skyline and Josho’s.

The 2012 Growler Series Trail Running Races will be about 5k (except the Signal Peak Race on Sept. 6th.)

Women's Bike Clinics- August 17

When: Friday, August 17, 2012 5-7 PM

Where: Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Led by one of Crested Butte Mountain Resort's local bike guides, this is a great program to get women out on the hill together and experience the incredible bike trails we have to offer! Registration is $25/clinic. For registration and more information call 970.349.2211.

Come visit our site at Great Crested Butte Lodging!

Bike Week- June 24

Welcome to the longest running bike festival in the country, Crested Butte Bike Week. This family friendly celebration attracts riders of all levels with every type of bike looking to explore the best of what Crested Butte. Wildflower Rush is a part of the Mountain States Cup (MSC)--the largest full-discipline (endurance and gravity) race series in the United States.
For more information and a complete schedule, contact the Crested Butte-Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce at (800) 545-4505.

Sunday, June 24• Bike Expo (starts at 10 am)
• Wildflower Rush Super D Race 2 (9 am)
• Wildflower Rush DH (11:30 am)
• Bridges of the Butte – (3 pm finish)


http://www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/crested-butte-bike-week-and-wildflower-rush-series

Bike Week- June 23

Welcome to the longest running bike festival in the country, Crested Butte Bike Week. This family friendly celebration attracts riders of all levels with every type of bike looking to explore the best of what Crested Butte. Wildflower Rush is a part of the Mountain States Cup (MSC)--the largest full-discipline (endurance and gravity) race series in the United States.
For more information and a complete schedule, contact the Crested Butte-Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce at (800) 545-4505.

Saturday, June 23• Bike Expo (10 am – 5 pm)
• Pancake Breakfast - TBD
• Guided Rides
• Beginner – Free Deli to Upper Loop to Tony’s trail (2 pm – 4 pm)
• Intermediate - $ for shuttle – Deer Creek
• Advanced - $ for shuttle – Reno/Flag/Bear/Doctors Shuttle Ride (9 am – 4 pm)
Sign up by emailing, faxing, or by dropping off the registration form to: events@cbchamber.com, 970-349-1023, 601 Elk Ave. at the 4-Way
• Keen Rippin’ Chix Skills Clinic (9 am – 12 pm)
• Strider Cup - 2PM

• Clif Bar Shock Top 40 (8am) - Register Here
• Wildflower Rush Super D Race 1 (5:30pm)
• Bridges of the Butte – (3 pm start)
• CBMR Base Area Concert – ISSOVEE (5:30 pm – 8 pm)

http://www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/event/crested-butte-bike-week-and-wildflower-rush-series

Crested Butte Bike Week- June 22

Welcome to the longest running bike festival in the country, Crested Butte Bike Week. This family friendly celebration attracts riders of all levels with every type of bike looking to explore the best of what Crested Butte. Wildflower Rush is a part of the Mountain States Cup (MSC)--the largest full-discipline (endurance and gravity) race series in the United States.
For more information and a complete schedule, contact the Crested Butte-Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce at (800) 545-4505.

Friday, June 22• Bike Expo (10 am – 5 pm)
• Guided Rides
• Beginner - $ for shuttle – Lake Irwin to CB via Wagon Trail (9 am – Noon)
• Intermediate – Free Upper Loop to Snodgrass to Lupine to Lower Loop (8 am – Noon)
• Adventure - $ for shuttle – Dyke trail to Lost Lake to Chainless start (9 am – 4 pm)
Sign up by emailing, faxing, or by dropping off the registration form to: events@cbchamber.com, 970-349-1023 , 601 Elk Ave. at the 4-Way
• Keen Rippin’ Chix Singletrack Clinic (9 am – 3 pm)

• Chainless World Championships
• Registration – (10 am - 2 pm)
• Buses Load – (3 pm)
• Race Starts – (4 pm)
• Chainless After Party immediately after the race
• Music – (6 pm – 8 pm)
• Mountain Bike Movie at the Majestic Theatre (9:30 – End)

http://www.cbchamber.com/cb-bike-week-schedule-of-events.html

Wildflower Rush Race- June 22-24

WILDFLOWER RUSH RACE SCHEDULE

Friday, June 22
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Registration
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. XC and SD courses open all day
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pro and CAT 1 DH practice
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. CAT 2, 3, JR DH practice
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Open DH course for all categories

Saturday, June 23 - DH
6:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Pro and CAT 1 DH practice
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. CAT 2, 3, JR DH practice
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pro and CAT 1 DH practice
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. CAT 2, 3, JR DH practice

Saturday, June 23 - XC
6:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration
8 a.m. Pro, CAT 1, Single speed, Fat Tire 40 Race
9:30 a.m. CAT 2 and CAT 1 15-18 Race
12 p.m. Shimano Youth Series
12:30 p.m. CAT 3 and JR 14 & Under XC Race
1 p.m. CAT 2 and CAT 1 15-18 Awards on 9380 deck
2 p.m. Pro and CAT 1 Awards on 9380 deck
3 p.m. CAT 3 and JR 14 & Under Awards on 9380 deck

Saturday, June 23 - SD
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Super D practice
5 p.m. Super D Race course #1

Sunday, June 24 - SD/DH
7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Registration
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Open DH practice
9 a.m. SD Race #2
10:15 a.m. Cat. 1 15 – 18 & Pro DH Qualifying
10:45 a.m. SD Awards on deck of 9380
11:30 a.m. CAT 1, 2, 3, JR DH Race
1:30 p.m. CAT. 1 15 - 18 Pro DH Finals

Awards for all DH Awards follows Pro Finals. On deck of 9380 in Mt. Crested Butte (Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area)

Waterfall Creek Trail- June 17, 2012

JUNE 17, SUN. 9.00am WATERFALL CREEK 

A loop run on the Fenceline trail parallel to Cement Creek Road and then climbing and returning on the Waterfall Creek cutoff trail. Views of Italian Mountain and a run through aspen and evergreen woods. Distance is about 7 miles all on single track trail. Meet at the Fenceline trailhead about 6 miles up Cement Creek road.

Director: Martin Catmur 349-5326

Snodgrass Trail- June 7, 2012

JUNE 7, THUR. 6.00pm SNODGRASS TRAIL
An out and back run on the Snodgrass trail through aspen groves and lupines from Washington Gulch to just short of the Gothic road. Maximum distance of 6 miles but run shorter if you prefer. Meet at the Alpineer in Crested Butte to carpool at 6pm or at the Washington Gulch trailhead at 6.20pm.
Director: Skip Berkshire 349-0290

Books & Guidebooks

It's always great to wake up in CB and know you're going on a delicious hike, or a killer mountain bike ride. I've put together a list of great books and guidebooks about CB that you can buy on Amazon to guide your adventures.  Come prepared! The local bookstores aren't always stocked!

The list is on the sidebar of many of the pages of my site - on the calendar pages, the season and activity pages... come prepared as boy scouts say!

Mountain Biking the Dyke Trail

Or.... where I learned I am a beginner-intermediate mountain biker, not an expert! Ouch! Ouch! Boom. The entrance to the Dyke trail is just above Irwin Lake on the left - don't go too far or you get to private land. This bike trail goes gently down for 5 miles. 

Have a non-biker drive to Horseranch to pick you up, as that is where the trail ends. However, an "easy" hiking trail can be an "expert" biking trail. And that's the case here. Rocks, branches, ups and downs. Easy walking, hard biking.