Snow racing will return to Leadville this winter with 3 races in the series. This year 2 of them will be night races. The series is a great way to try out snow racing to see if you want a bigger snow adventure like the Susitna 100 or Iditarod Invitational.
Although snow racing is best on a bike like the Surly Pugsley that has clearance for giant tires, you can do it on a regular mountain bike. You just put as wide of tires as will fit on your frame and run low air pressure.
The only snow racing I’ve done was a dual slalom at A-Basin many years ago. Talk about craziness! I want to give one of the cross-country races a try.
Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series Schedule
- East Side Epic – Saturday, January 23 at 10:00am
- Tennessee Pass Night Jam – Saturday, February 20 at 7:00pm
- Mineral Belt Mayhem – Saturday, March 6 at 7:00pm
For some photos from last year check out Chris Plesko’s race #2 and race #3 reports. His wife, Marni, also raced and your can read her race #1 report here.
For more info on the races see the Cloud City Wheelers Event page or the
Facebook page for the series.
– UltraRob
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FYI – the date on the 3rd Leadville Winter Mtn. Bike race is off — it is on Saturday, March 5th (not 6th).