The second race in the Big Mountain Enduro Series is coming to Durango August 31-September 2, with the race taking place on Sunday. This new format of racing encourages spectator and sponsors alike to catch the high-speed, adrenaline-fueled action of cross country and downhill mountain biking—combined. It isn’t about who is the first to the climb, or who can drop the sickest line—it is about the best all-around trail rider that can tackle any type of terrain, the fastest. Enduro racing turns an epic all-day ride into the ultimate test of fitness and technical skills.
This race will be from the top of Kennebec Pass (Colorado Trail) to the bottom of Dry Fork trail, just west of Durango. The race will be an individual time trial start with riders leaving the start in 1 minute intervals. The trail descends for 6.2 miles on some of the most amazing single track in the state of Colorado. After this first descent it reaches the bridge crossing on Junction Creek. From where the clock starts again at High Point, the race will descend down to the Dry Fork Trail where the races will follow it to the trail head near Lightner Creek road. Dry Fork is a a mix of old two track road that has been closed for years and single track. This section is wide open fast and fun with rocky sections and bermed single track turns.
Elevation loss on the course is approximately 5,400 feet over 13.5 miles in two stages.
View the course map and elevation profile on Garmin Connect by clicking here.
There will be two mandatory sections that must be ridden, but will be UNTIMED—the first being from where the shuttle drops you off to the start of the race, and is approximately 5 miles and 2,200′ of climbing. The second climb in the middle of the course, from the Junction Creek crossing at the bridge to the top of High Point, and is approximately 4 miles. There will be time constraints, but don’t worry they will be VERY attainable. This just ensures people won’t be stopping to take a nap on the side of the trail.
Event headquarters will take place at Second Avenue Sports for registration/check-in on Friday and Saturday and at Ska Brewery for the rider’s meeting on Saturday afternoon, meeting for the shuttle on Sunday morning and post-race party and festivities.
For all of the information on the Kennebec Pass Enduro visit www.bigmountainenduro.com
To register today, visit
http://www.active.com/cycling/durango-co/big-mountain-enduro-2-kennebec-pass-enduro-2012
Your registration includes a tech event t-shirt from The North Face, shuttle, post-race beer, great schwag/raffle from our sponsors and an unforgettable race experience on some of the best trails in the country that happen to be in your backyard!
Any questions, email us at info@racemsc.com
Cheers,
No comment yet, add your voice below!