Next weekend is one of the biggest Pro mountain bike races in the US and it’s here in Colorado Springs. This year it’s a 3 day stage race and is the USA Cycling Pro XCT final. This year all 3 races will take place at Cheyenne Mountain State Park.
Nearly half of the UCI points awarded in the US this year will be from these 3 days of racing. UCI points are used for qualifying for the Olympics. Also the Pro XCT series Men and Women winners get an automatic 2010 World Championship spot.
Schedule
- July 8 Number pick up at Carmichael Training Systems Hwy
24 & 21st St from 5-9 PM - July 9 Stage 1: Encantadas Time Trial using the very technical Medicine Wheel trail
- July 10 Stage 2: Cross Country for everyone (same course as in 2009)
- July 11 Stage 3: Amateur Cross Country (different course than July 10 but using the same S/F line). Pro Men and Pro WomenShort Track Cross Country per UCI MTB Criterium rules.
Race details are located here.
Volunteers Needed
Andy Bohlman from Sand Creek Creek Sports told me today that he really needs more volunteers for course marshaling. Email Allen Beauchamp or call him at 719-351-3205 if you can help out on either of the 3 days.
Long time fast mountain bike racer, Jurgen Bergeron is in charge of directing traffic going in and out of the race area. Part of the road is used for the course so there’s only one lane for traffic. This would be a great volunteer position for people that like to talk to people coming and going. Give him a call at 321-8590 if you can help with that.
– UltraRob
Related Links
- 2009 Colorado Springs Pro STXC Short Track Report
- 2009 Colorado Springs Pro XCT Cross Country Report
- 2009 Colorado Springs Pro SCT Race Photos
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