Kate Rau
Colorado High School Mountain Bike Race Series

BOULDER, Colo.—The build-up to the Colorado High School Mountain Bike Racing
Series culminates Sunday, September 19th, at the Chalk Creek Ranch,
Nathrop, Colo., for the inaugural opening event of the four-round series
that spans now until October 31. More than 120 high school mountain
bikers from at least 14 teams are registered—possibly a record-setting
field size.
“The buzz is building every day, it’s so exciting to see the
amount of involvement from coaches, riders, parents, volunteers, and
businesses! I believe that this will be the largest field of junior
mountain bike racers in Colorado history. I know I’m not the only one
who is feeling that this is the beginning of something very special. I
invite everybody interested in youth and outdoor sports to attend this
event. It’s going to be one to remember.”

The level of interest in this new league was evident at two pre-series
one-day leadership training camps that took place, one in Lyons and the
other in Colorado Springs. They attracted 19 and 25 existing or
prospective coaches and riders, respectively. “We are delighted with
this attendance, and with the outpouring of support and interest
expressed by Coloradans all over the state,” said Kate Rau.

The privately-owned Chalk Creek Ranch, at Nathrop, near Buena Vista,
presents riders with a classic Colorado desert mesa course which
includes many technical challenges and fast climbs. Riders will compete
in Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Sophomore/Freshman categories.

Rider registration is still open for the series, and is accessible online at www.coloradomtb.org
until 5 PM, MST Thursday, September, 16th. The League already has a
good cross-state feel with riders representing schools from Boulder
County, Buena Vista, Carbondale, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Crested
Butte, Durango, Evergreen, Fort Collins, Gunnison, Salida, Vail, and
even a team from southern Wyoming.

The complete schedule for the 2010 Colorado High School Mountain Bike
Racing Series is below, and more information, including course maps and
directions, is at www.coloradomtb.org

Colorado High School Mountain Bike Racing Series Schedule

Sept 19: Race 1. Chalk Creek Ranch, at Nathrop, 20 miles north of Salida

October 3: Race 2. Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Fraser

October 17: Race 3. Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood

October 31: Race 4 (State Championships). Peaceful Valley, Elbert.

About the Colorado High School Cycling League

The Colorado High School Cycling League promotes personal development
and teamwork through bicycle racing, and encourages the formation of
teams at public and private high schools. With the cooperation of local
race promoters and our sponsors, the League organizes a first class
series of races designed for high school aged riders. The League makes
high school racing the easiest route for juniors to get involved in the
challenging and exciting world of competitive cycling. The Colorado
League was kick-started with a generous grant from the founding SoCal
sponsor, Easton Foundations, and is also generously supported by founding national sponsor, Specialized Bicycle Components, as well as SRAM,
Trek Bicycles, Clif Bar and Co., Primal Wear, Yeti Bicycles, Wheat
Ridge Cyclery, GU Sports, Shimano, Mellow Johnny's, Fox Racing Shox,
CamelBak, Dirt Rag, Feedback Sports and Mountain Bike Action. For more information on the League, visit http://www.coloradomtb.org.