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Durango— a Bicycle Friendly Community |
Photographer's Name/Durango Area Tourism Office
Durango, Colorado—Nestled in
the heart of the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado, Durango
is home to some of the world’s best single track mountain biking, road
biking, and outdoor recreation. In addition to more than 1,000
miles of trails surrounding this community, there are numerous
organized races and tours that appeal to a whole range of biking
abilities. Whether you are a professional racer, a weekend
warrior, or still on training wheels, Durango offers the perfect
atmosphere, event support and vacation town amenities to make every
ride memorable.
Durango is uniquely situated between the high desert and towering, ancient volcanic peaks. This high altitude training ground offers a superb range of options for development and growth of top-level athletes. rom cycling to kayaking to beach volleyball, there are more national champions, world champions and Olympians per capita in Durango than anywhere, except maybe the Olympic training center itself.
Durango hosts one of the largest and longest continuously run bicycling events in the United States: The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Citizens and professionals race the historic steam train the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on its 50 mile trip from Durango to Silverton. This event pits man and woman against machine for an impressive ride over two 10,000-foot mountain passes and changing weather conditions.
Along with a host of professional and Olympic riders, Durango is home to Fort Lewis College, the NCCA Collegiate National 2004 & 2003 Mountain Bike Champions, 2004 & 2003 Collegiate National Cyclocross Champions and 2004 Collegiate National Road Bike Runners Up. These athletes are a true testament to the quality of riding found in the Durango area.
For more information on lodging, events and the Durango area, visit us at www.durango.org, anne@durango.org or call 1-800-525-8855.
Durango is uniquely situated between the high desert and towering, ancient volcanic peaks. This high altitude training ground offers a superb range of options for development and growth of top-level athletes. rom cycling to kayaking to beach volleyball, there are more national champions, world champions and Olympians per capita in Durango than anywhere, except maybe the Olympic training center itself.
Durango hosts one of the largest and longest continuously run bicycling events in the United States: The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Citizens and professionals race the historic steam train the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on its 50 mile trip from Durango to Silverton. This event pits man and woman against machine for an impressive ride over two 10,000-foot mountain passes and changing weather conditions.
Along with a host of professional and Olympic riders, Durango is home to Fort Lewis College, the NCCA Collegiate National 2004 & 2003 Mountain Bike Champions, 2004 & 2003 Collegiate National Cyclocross Champions and 2004 Collegiate National Road Bike Runners Up. These athletes are a true testament to the quality of riding found in the Durango area.
For more information on lodging, events and the Durango area, visit us at www.durango.org, anne@durango.org or call 1-800-525-8855.
37th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic - May 24-26
37th Anniversary of
one of the largest and longest continuously run bicycling events in the
United States. This tour is full for 2008. For training assistance
visit: www.ironhorsetraining.com This unique event features a 50
mile road race and bicycle tour on Highway 550, the exciting downtown
criterium, a new time trial kid’s race and a velo swap. Start times and
schedule: www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com
2008 Ride the Rockies Bicycle Tour - June 15-21
Two thousand
cyclists begin their 435-mile trek in Durango, Colorado and finish
seven days later in Breckenridge, Colorado. This Colorado classic is a
premier cycling event that showcases some of the most majestic parts of
our great state. The event participants are secured by a lottery
conducted by "The Denver Post" in February. Information: www.ridetherockies.com
Bicycle Tour of Colorado The Durango/Telluride Loop - June-July
Seven days of great
riding in the Colorado Rocky Mountains begins and
ends in Gunnison. Arrive in Gunnison for
check in and an early kick-off party for the second annual Colorado
Rocky Mountain Bicycle Tour. Enjoy the 65-mile route
ride from Gunnison to Montrose next to Blue Mesa Reservoir. Visit
Carbondale, Aspen, Leadville, Frisco and Salida along the way before
returning to Gunnison.
Registration & information: www.crmbt.com. Questions can be directed to email.
www.bicycletourcolorado.com
Registration & information: www.crmbt.com. Questions can be directed to email.
www.bicycletourcolorado.com