Address:
1 Buckskin Joe Parkway, Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort, Canon City, CO view map
Registration closed:
Registration is now CLOSED. Please register at packet pickup on Friday, August 30th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Fremont Center for the Arts - 505 Macon Avenue, Cañon City.
Description:
Fremont Adventure Recreation is proud and excited to announce the Royal Gorge Region's premier mountain bike race - The Royal 50/ Gorgeous 25. This epic course, which will take place on the newest jewel in Cañon City's crown - the Royal Gorge Park Trails - takes you across singletrack trails that offer flowy fun and technical challenges. Choose a 25-mile course (Sport category) on Saturday or the 50-mile course (Expert category) on Sunday. Both events will be followed by live music, food, beer, and a campfire.
12 pm - Course open for pre-riding
5-7 pm - Packet pickup and registration at Brews & Bikes in downtown Cañon City
Saturday, August 31
7:30 am - Point Alta Vista Half-Marathon Trail Run START
12:30 - 2:30 pm - Course open for pre-riding
2-7 pm - Packet pickup and race-day registration at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort
2:30 pm - Kid's MTB Race START
3:00 pm - Gorgeous 25 MTB Race START
7-9 pm - Music by Dillon Finn and campfire at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort
7:30 pm - Course Closes for Gorgeous 25
Sunday, September 1
6:30 am - Packet pickup and race-day registration at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort
8:00 am - Royal 50 MTB Race START
12:00 pm - Food and drink sales begin
12:00 pm - Cutoff (Royal 50 racers must begin 2nd lap)
2:00 pm - Course closes for Royal 50
4:45 pm - Kid's Race START (.5 mile or Toddler Dash)
5:00 pm - Point Alta Vista 5K Trail Run START
6:15 pm - Point Alta Vista Grand Re-Opening Ceremonies
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Live Music by Mystic 7 and campfire at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort
Features:
Goody Bag
Event Timed
Food and Drinks
Beer
Music
Kids' Activities
Awards
Course description:
This year's course begins and ends on singletrack trail, it does NOT include the Royal Gorge Bridge...but it does include over 9 miles of sweet new trail. You'll begin by entering the Royal Gorge Trail System through the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort, heading out on a 25-mile loop course (one lap for the Gorgeous 25, two laps for the Royal 50). You'll find yourself on familiar favorites: Dreamweaver, FAR Out, Summit View, and the Canyon Rim Trail, but you'll also be introduced to new trails and - best of all - the historic Point Alta Vista Trestles.
(Point Alta Vista trestles are currently under renovation. Decking to be completed in summer 2019.)
Course maps:
Directions to start:
You’ll begin your ride / run on the new Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort - located on the historic Buckskin Joe property near Cañon City, CO. The course is essentially asphalt-free this year as it does NOT begin on the Royal Gorge Bridge.
Parking:
Ample parking will be provided at the hosting location.
Awards info:
Royal 50 Expert Category, Ages 15-20 Gorgeous 25 Sport Category, Ages 15-20 Point Alta Vista 5K Age - Under 15 Point Alta Vista Half-Marathon Age - Under 15
Expert Category, Ages 21-30
Expert Category, Ages 31-40
Expert Category, Ages 41-50
Expert Category, Ages 51+
Sport Category, Ages 21-30
Sport Category, Ages 31-40
Sport Category, Ages 41-50
Sport Category, Ages 51+
Ages 15-20
Ages 21-30
Ages 31-40
Ages 41-50
Ages 51+
Ages 15-20
Ages 21-30
Ages 31-40
Ages 41-50
Ages 51+
Additional info
This event is USAC sanctioned. Licenced riders will be able to earn points toward their totals for this event. If you are not a licence-holder, a one-day licence is included in your race fee, and you'll simply be asked to fill out a short form upon packet pickup.
Packet pickup:
Packet pickup will be on Friday, August 30th from 5:00-7:00 pm. at Cañon City Brews & Bikes in downtown Cañon City. Come down, enjoy a beer (or tacos) and pick up your packet and swag. Race-day registration will be available at this
Registration info:
All riders / runners will recieve chip timing, course support and aid stations, and a pair of commemorative socks. Also included is a lunch and beer voucher and entry to the post-ride entertainment festival.
Options:
Registration is now CLOSED. Please register at packet pickup on Friday, August 30th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Fremont Center for the Arts - 505 Macon Avenue, Cañon City.
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