What's New for 2019?

Here's a sneak peak at the preliminary 2019 Colorado Triple Crown schedule: 

2019 Colorado Triple Crown Schedule

A few notes about the schedule:

1. There are 5 events on the 2019 schedule plus 1 brevet-style event (i.e., no RMCC support). 
2. We've designated the Cripple Creek Crippler course as the brevet-style course. The Cripple Creek Crippler course can be ridden on any day during the 2019 season and is meant to help more riders complete the series. Riders need to e-mail me in advance to let me know that they intend on riding this course for Colorado Triple Crown credit. Although the RMCC will not be providing support for this course, riders who choose to complete this course can ride with a personal support vehicle that can meet them at checkpoints along the course. The time limit for completing this course is 20 hours (total elapsed time). After completing the course, riders will need to send me GPS data (via Ride with GPS or Strava) to prove that they have successfully completed the course within the 20-hour time limit.
3. To pique your interest, we will have one new event on the calendar for 2019: Colorado Tour de Moose. This new mixed terrain event is 205 miles long and includes 27 miles of well-maintained gravel roads. This ride starts and ends in Loveland, CO and climbs Old Fall River Road (unpaved) in Rocky Mountain National Pass, Willow Creek Pass, and Cameron Pass from the west, before making the long descent down the scenic Poudre Canyon. This event will have a rider cap of 24 participants.  
4. As in 2018, we will also give Colorado Triple Crown credit for those riders who successfully complete the Death Ride Challenge on Sunday, June 9, 2019. This is a non-RMCC event and participants must complete the event within the official time limit for the event to receive Colorado Triple Crown credit. 
5. Registration for this year's series will open on March 1, 2019. Registration fees will range from $20-$25 per event and will be non-transferrable and non-refundable. Please plan your schedule in advance. If we are not able to find volunteers/support vehicle drivers for an event, then that event will be free of charge. We will not charge a fee for an unsupported ride. 
6. In the unfortunate situation of terrible weather, wildfires, other natural disasters, or road closures that makes it impossible to complete an event, that event can be ridden in brevet format (i.e, without RMCC support) on any day during 2019 for Colorado Triple Crown credit. Time limits will be lengthened by 1 hour for unsupported rides.
7. As in previous seasons, RMCC membership ($25/year) is required to participate in the series. 

A few notes about volunteers:

1. We need your help. All of us who have completed this series agree that these rides work best with volunteer support. It is possible to complete all of these courses without support, but to truly ride them quickly and in a semi-competitive format, it must be done with support. I'm not going to lie. Volunteering is a BIG commitment. It does involve getting up well before the crack of dawn and sometimes not finishing until well after the sun sets. But it can be a rewarding experience too. We do our best to pay for mileage and personal expenses (food, motels if necessary) for volunteers during the event.  Our goal is to make sure that volunteers are only giving up time, not money for supporting these rides.  
2. We would like to have at least 1 volunteer per ride, but it is easier to support the rides with 2 volunteers per ride. 
3. Volunteers can pre- or post-ride that event any time during 2019 to receive Colorado Triple Crown credit.
4. If we do not have volunteers for an event in 2019, then it will be ridden in brevet format (i.e., without support).
5. Please refer to the 2019 Colorado Triple Crown Schedule above to see which events still needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail:
1. Mark Lowe (mvlowe5@comcast.net) OR 
2. Corinne Warren (cwarren@metafloor.com). 

Colorado Tour de Moose

Participants will be on the lookout for moose during the 2020 Colorado Tour de Moose.

This challenging double century climbs into the heart of northern Colorado Rockies via Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), Willow Creek Pass, and Cameron Pass. Here are the highlights of this adventure: 

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2020

Start: Tortoises: 4:00 AM. Hares: 5:00 AM.

Start/End location: Loveland, CO: Big Thompson Elementary School

Course Map: Colorado Mesa Double Century: Colorado Tour de Moose

Registration: Registration will open 3/1/2020!

This event has a registration fee (i.e., cost-recovery fee) of $25. Registration is limited to the first 24 pre-registered riders. First come, first serve! Registration closes 7/30/19. RMCC membership is also required to participate in this event. For more information about membership: RMCC membership. 

Course Highlights:

• Distance: 205 miles
• Climbing: 15,000 feet
• 5 categorized climbs:

With its wide shoulders and spectacular canyon walls, Big Thompson Canyon is one of Colorado's best cycling canyons. 

Loveland to Devils Gulch Road: Category 2. The gradual 20 mile, 2,800 foot climb from Loveland to Glen Haven are an absolute joy to ride. The steep switchbacks in the final mile of this climb is guaranteed test the best climbers!

Amazing views of RMNP to the east of the Alpine Visitor Center at the top of Old Fall River Road

Old Fall River Road (elev. 11,796 feet): Hors Categorie (HC). Old Fall River Road is one of Colorado's understated cycling gems. Climbing nearly 3,200 feet in 9 miles on well-maintained gravel roads, Old Fall River Road is a must-do Colorado Cycling experience!

Walter Zitz at the top of Willow Creek Pass during the 2018 Tour de Moose reconnaissance  ride.

Windy Gap Reservoir to Willow Creek Pass (elev. 9683 feet): Category 3. The gradual climb up CO-125 to the top of Willow Creek Pass is a lightly trafficked and gains 1600+ feet in 21 miles.

Cameron Pass provides spectacular views of the Never Summer Mountains in Northern Colorado.

Cameron Pass (elev. 10,276 feet): Category 3. CO-14 is another relative gentle climb that ascends Cameron Pass from the west, gaining 1400+ feet in 11 miles.

Stove Prairie climb: Category 3. The climb up to Stove Prairie from Poudre Canyon is well-known to RMCCers. This steep climb gains over 1200 feet in under 3 miles and is guaranteed to test riders near the end of the Tour de Moose.

Time limit: 18.5 hours to receive an official finishing time and Colorado Triple Crown credit. We don't have data on this course yet, so its possible that the finishing time will be extended based on finishing times of the first riders.

Jackson CR 27 is a 17-mile well-maintained gravel road that is an unexpected gem during the Tour de Moose. 

Event organizer: Mark Lowe (e-mail: mvlowe5@comcast.net)

Additional Notes:

• Moose time bonuses. We didn't name this event the Colorado Tour de Moose for nothing! Northern Colorado is home to a dense population of moose. In fact, it's almost guaranteed that you're going to encounter a Bullwinkle at some point in time while riding in this part of the state. Because of this, we will be offering a 15 minute time bonus if you successfully take a picture of a moose during this ride. These pictures must post to your Strava ride data to receive credit for your sighting! If you don't have a Strava account, it's time to get with the times and sign up!
• Each moose picture = 15 minute time bonus. However, groups of moose only count for 1 moose sighting. Moose must be greater than 1 mile apart to get another time bonus. Max: 2 time bonuses.
• Moose are moose. Deer, elk, horses, cows are not moose. Do not request time bonuses for animals that are not moose! If you do so, you will chastised and ridiculed at the conclusion of the ride!
• Attempting to upload a picture of a moose from the internet will result in DQ. Please don't do this. 
• 24 rider limit. Registration cap is dictated by Rocky Mountain National Park. 
• This course passes through Rocky Mountain National Park. Participants will need to pay the $10 entry fee OR use their National Parks Pass to ride through the park. 
• Given the exposure to high altitude, nasty weather can be a major concern with this event. Participants need to be prepared and bring their best winter- and wet-riding gear with them.
• Lights and reflective gear are required!
• Some ultra-distance experience is encouraged (but not required) to participate in this event.

More views of Jackson CR 27.

Congratulations to the 2018 Colorado Triple Crown Finishers

Congratulations to the following RMCC members who have successfully completed the 2018 Colorado Triple Crown. This year's series was a difficult series to complete. 3 of the 5 events included in this year's series (AntiEpic Gravel Grinder, Cycle to Saturn Double Century, and the Kebler Kamikaze Double Century) were mixed terrain events that included sections of dirt/gravel roads and the AntiEpic Gravel Grinder is a true gravel event with 90% dirt/gravel roads. Participants of the Mesa Double Century also experienced the unanticipated difficulty of a wildfire along I-70 in DeBeque Canyon during the evening prior to the event, which prevented several participants from making it to the start of the ride. This year's finishers include:

• Michael Bass (1) 
• Ryan Franz (6)
• Jason Kaminski (3)
• Oksana Kovalenko (2)
• Mark Lowe (9)
• Tom Miller (8)
• Harris Rosenthal (3)
• Rich Rodgers (1)
• Steve Rudolph (7)
• Ray Rupel (5)
• Andy Stockman (2)
• Erika Van Meter (2)
• Corinne Warren (4)

A special recognition to Ray Rupel (64 years old) who ties David Nelson as the oldest rider to ever complete the Colorado Triple Crown. Congratulations, Ray! 

2018 Kebler Kamikaze Double Century Recap

David Nelson cruises up Kebler Pass Road toward the photogenic, Mt. Marcellina  (Photo: Mark Lowe) 

On Saturday, August 25, 2018, members of the Rocky Mountain Cycling Club ventured to Crested Butte, CO in the heart of the Colorado Rockies to tackle the newest Colorado Triple Crown adventure, the Kebler Kamikaze Double Century. The inspiration for the Kebler Kamikaze Double Century course came from the West Elk Bicycle Classic, which is one of Colorado's most beloved Gran Fondo cycling events (2012-2016, 2018). The West Elk Bicycle Classic is a point-to-point route that travels from Gunnison to Crested Butte, nearly encircling the West Elk Mountains in the center of the state. The crux of the West Elk course is the 30-mile, 4,100 foot climb up the rugged (i.e., unpaved), remote, but incredibly scenic Kebler Pass Road. After the 2016 West Elk Bicycle Classic, event organizers decided to pull the plug on their event, citing lack of volunteer support. With the expected demise of the West Elk Classic, RMCC stepped up to continue this classic course as a timed double century which included a double ascent of Kebler Pass, including Kebler Pass Road and the less-traveled, more rugged, and much steeper Ohio Pass Road. Early in 2018, after the RMCC had announced that it was riding the Kebler Kamikaze Double Century, the Peak-to-Peak Cycling Club offered to provide support for the West Elk Bicycle Classic, allowing organizers to resurrect the West Elk Bicycle Classic in it's original 130-mile format. In spite of the return of the West Elk Bicycle Classic, the RMCC decided to proceed with the new, extremely challenging Kebler Kamikaze Double Century.

It's easy to get lost in endless aspen groves on Ohio Pass Road! 

Kebler Pass is one of Colorado's finest cycling passes, in spite of the fact that it is unpaved. It has been incorporated into numerous cycling events, including the multi-day Ride the Rockies cycling tour and the USA Pro Cycling Challenge (2011-2015). The Colorado Triple Crown has also used Kebler Pass previously in the Colorado Classic Double Century. This extremely difficult 243-mile double century was not included in the Colorado Triple Crown during the 2017 and 2018 cycling seasons due to massive paving project of the west side of Cottonwood Pass between Taylor Reservoir and Buena Vista, making it impossible to complete this epic cycling loop.

Cycling Kebler Pass can be a "Jeckle and Hyde" experience. Riders never know what sort of weather they are going to encounter! In dry and sunny conditions, Kebler Pass Road is a spectacular pass with stunning vistas as it winds its way through the second largest aspen grove on the planet! In stormy weather, however, riding over Kebler Pass can be a cold, muddy, and extremely mentally challenging experience. This was the case during the 2016 Colorado Classic Double Century! On a day when weather forecasters had predicted a "0% chance of rain," strong thunderstorms blossomed over the West Elk Mountains and the skies opened up, turning Kebler Pass Road into a muddy nightmare for many participants! For many riders who could recall this demoralizing experience, the mere thought of riding a double century that included a daredevil double ascent of Kebler Pass, without the guarantee of immaculate weather, was truly a "kamikaze" experience!

Kebler Kamikaze Double Century participants can breathe a sigh of relief as they descend down Kebler Pass into Crested Butte, especially after the second descent! 

13 RMCCers accepted the challenge to ride the Kebler Kamikaze Double Century, with its double ascent of Kebler Pass! Participants had beautiful, cool, and sunny weather to start the day. But once mother nature figured out what we were up to, she decided to unleash a few afternoon and evening rain showers, which dampened the spirits of participants. Several riders decided to stop their ride and DNF after passing through Crested Butte for the first time, fearing that the second ascent of Kebler Pass via Ohio Pass Road would be a dreadful experience. In the end, all participants had the opportunity to experience the beautiful West Elk Scenic Byway, one of Colorado's finest cycling loops! Congratulations to all of this year's participants!

Riders exchange Kebler Kamikaze "battle stories" over pizza and beer at the conclusion of the ride.

2018 Kebler Kamikaze Double Century Summary:

Course:

• 212 miles, 12,000 feet of climbing, 45 miles of dirt/gravel roads
• 3 categorized climbs:
• North Rim Climb/CO-92: Category 3
• Kebler Pass Road (entire climb): HC
• Ohio Pass Road: Category 2

Participants:

• 14 pre-registered riders, 13 rider starters, 1 early withdrawal. Of the 13 riders who started, all 13 were men. Alas, no women participants, but Erika Van Meter did successfully complete her volunteer pre-ride!
• 8 riders successfully completed the course within the 19 hour time limit (62% finishing rate), 5 DNFS. 1 volunteer pre-ride finisher. 
• Congratulations to Ryan Franz who posted the speediest time of the day with a time of 13 hours, 46 minutes (15.4 mph)! 

Results: 2018 Kebler Kamikaze Double Century

Video Slideshow: Kebler Kamikaze Double Century

Special thanks to our volunteers for providing event support! We cannot ride these events in their current timed format without their help!

• Erika Van Meter
• Mark Lowe

Congratulations to Ryan Franz for posting the speediest time of day! Ryan wins this year's stage race, which included the AntiEpic Gravel Grinder, Cycle to Saturn Double Century, and Kebler Kamikaze. Ryan is a true maestro of mixed terrain rides! 

Jonathan Fey successfully completes the Kebler Kamikaze Double Century and his second Triple Crown event. Great ride, Jonathan!

It took a bit of prompting to get Andy Stockman to ride over Ohio Pass with rain showers in the area, but in then end, Andy did it to complete the Kebler Kamikaze and his second Colorado Triple Crown! 

Jason Kaminski and Harris Rosenthal in Crested Butte. Jason, who wins the award for best socks of the day, continues to live by the motto, "Do epic shit!" I agree, Jason! And Harris, at 56 years young, continues to get faster with age! Very impressive ride, Harris!

Jason's socks. Pretty snazzy, huh?!?

Rich Rodgers completes the Kebler Kamikaze Double Century and his first Colorado Triple Crown series! Great series, Rich! 

Ray Rupel in Crested Butte. At 64 years young, Ray ties David Nelson as the oldest rider to ever complete the Colorado Triple Crown. Hmmm, who will blink first? :)

By completing the Kebler Kamikaze Double Century, Michael Bass can call himself a Colorado Triple Crown finisher! Congratulations, Michael! 

Needle Rock, located between Crawford and Paonia

By completing the Kebler Kamikaze Double Century, the following riders have successfully completed the 2018 Colorado Triple Crown. Congratulations to each of you!

• Michael Bass (1)
• Jason Kaminski (3)
• Harris Rosenthal (3)
• Rich Rodgers (1)
• Ray Rupel (5)
• Andy Stockman (2)
• Erika Van Meter (2)

2018 Cycle to Saturn Double Century Recap

Views of the descent down the beautiful Guanella Pass (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

On Saturday, June 30, 2018, 18 brave-hearted members of the RMCC accepted the challenge to ride the formidable Cycle to Saturn Double Century. With nearly 20,000 feet of climbing and an average altitude of nearly 9,000 feet, Cycle to Saturn is arguably one the world's most challenging double centuries. Inspired by the professional Saturn Cycling Classic of the early 1990s, the double century event follows a similar course to the original race course used by the professionals. Whereas the Saturn Cycling Classic started in Boulder and initially climbed Coal Creek Canyon, the current Cycle to Saturn double century course first climbs the lighter-trafficked Golden Gate Canyon. From the high point of Golden Gate Canyon, however, the two courses are identical, climbing over the intimidating gravel (and rocky) Oh My God Road, Guanella Pass (which is now completely paved, a huge improvement compared to the '90s when the southern descent was completely unpaved and many pro riders opted to descend the pass on mountain bikes), Kenosha Pass, and Hoosier Pass before dropping into the mountain resort town of Breckenridge. The Cycle to Saturn Double Century then continues on a challenging return route to Golden via the breath-taking, nearly 12,000 foot Loveland Pass before eventually dropping back into Golden.  In spite of the forecast for thunderstorms, the thundershowers never materialized and riders had smooth sailing for the entire day. 18 riders started this year's event and 14 finished. Congratulations to all the riders who attempted this extremely intimidating double century!

Riders at the start of this year's event (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

2018 Cycle to Saturn Double Century Summary:

Course:

• 201 miles, approximately 20,000 feet of climbing
• 9 categorized climbs:
• Golden Gate Canyon, 9,356 feet: HC category
• Black Hawk to Virginia Canyon Summit: Category 2
• Guanella Pass, 11,670 feet: HC category
• Kenosha Pass, 9,997 feet, Category 2
• Red Hill Pass, 9,993 feet, Category 4
• Hoosier Pass, 11,542 feet, Category 2
• Swan Mountain Road, Category 5
• Loveland Pass, 11,991 feet, Category 1
• Floyd Hill, Category 3

Participants: 

• 18 pre-registered riders. 18 ride starters, 2 volunteer pre-rides. Of the 18 riders who started, 16 were men, 2 were women.
• 14 riders successfully completed the course within the 20 hour time limit (77% finishing rate, 10.05 mph avg speed), 4 DNFs.
• In spite of out-running 3 support vehicles, Caleb Carl posted a blistering time of 12 hours, 34 minutes (16 mph), a new course record and very impressive time for this challenging course! 
• Corinne Warren, who experienced multiple flat tires during this year's event, overcame adversity to complete the event in 17 hours, 19 minutes (11.6 mph), a new women's course record! 

For complete results: 2018 Cycle to Saturn Double Century

Thanks to the following individuals for volunteering time to volunteer for this year's event! We cannot run these events in their current timed format without their help:

• Blaine Bates - support driver
• Oksana Kovalenko - support driver
• Erika Van Meter - support driver
• Ray Rupel - finishing time keeper

Ominous skies never really mounted to rain in spite of the forecast for afternoon thunderstorms. (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

Caleb Carl arrives in Golden in record-setting time! (Photo: Ray Rupel)

Ryan Franz and Mark Lowe arrive at the checkpoint in Jefferson en route to a solid day on the bike! (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

Tom Miller had a solid day on the bike and continues to demonstrate that big men can climb! (Photo: Ray Rupel)

Keith Jensen arrives at the summit of Virginia Canyon  before beginning the tricky descent down Oh My God Road (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

Rich Rodgers had a stellar Cycle to Saturn! Great ride, Rich! (Photo: Ray Rupel)

Harris Rosenthal keeps coming back for more! Great ride, Harris! (Photo: Ray Rupel)

Jason Kaminski had a relatively smooth day during this year's event! I think it's because he opted to wear the stellar RMCC pink jersey! (Photo: Ray Rupel)

Corinne Warren had multiple flat tires on Oh My God Road, but still posted a PR and new women's course record! (Photo: Ray Rupel)

Andy Stockman had a strong ride at this year's event! Great ride, Andy! (Photo: Ray Rupel)

Chris Baker shows that he still has the right stuff on the road even with his new affinity for mountain bikes! (Photo: Ray Rupel)

Jonathan Fey rolls into Jefferson en route to his first Cycle to Saturn Double Century! Great ride! (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

Michael Bass is justifiably very excited to have completed a very difficult double century! Great ride, Michael! (Photo: Ray Rupel)

Adam Kazilisky used all but 10 minutes of the 20 hour time limit to complete Cycle to Saturn! Hey, man...just finish! (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

Oksana Kovalenko is all smiles on top of Guanella Pass, knowing that her volunteer pre-ride is complete! (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

Erika Van Meter and Corinne Warren on top of Guanella Pass. (Photo: Oksana Kovalenko)

Jason Kaminski, Chris Baker, Rich Rodgers, and Tom Miller in Jefferson.  (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

In spite of getting his butt kicked by the Cycle to Saturn course, Mark manages to flex some muscle on top of Guanella Pass.....before cramping really badly! (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

Andy Stockman looks suave in his Rapha kit as he climbs to the summit of Virginia Canyon. (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

There is simply nothing to look at on the Cycle to Saturn course. The scenery is simply awful! :) (Photo: Erika Van Meter)

By completing the Cycle to Saturn Double Century, the following riders have successfully completed the 2018 Colorado Triple Crown! Congratulations to each of you! 

• Ryan Franz
• Oksana Kovalenko
• Mark Lowe
• Tom Miller
• Corinne Warren

2018 Colorado Mesa Double Century Recap

Views from the stunning Grand Mesa during the 2018 Colorado Mesa Double Century

Sometimes, the unimaginable happens...

Who would have imagined that on May 25, 2018, the evening before the Colorado Mesa Double Century, a semi-truck would explode in the James M. Robb Colorado River State Park along I-70 in De Beque Canyon, sparking a raging wild fire that would torch the state park and close I-70 in both directions? The unimaginable Memorial Day weekend wild fire, which stranded several participants in De Beque Canyon to the east of the fire, closed the short section of I-70 through De Beque Canyon that participants of the Colorado Mesa Double Century had to ride through the next morning to reach the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, the first major climb of the event.

With the entire event in limbo and without knowing when the fire would be contained, event volunteers made a late night decision with less than six hours before the start of the event to postpone the ride and open it to participants as an open, unsupported course when I-70 reopened, most likely on Sunday. Unbelievably, fire fighters were able to completely control the blaze, which had scorched 170 acres, and reopen I-70 in both directions shortly after midnight, less than two hours after the decision had been made to postpone the event.

With I-70 now open, many participants decided to head out as originally planned on Saturday morning in quasi-brevet (i.e., semi-supported) format. Event organizers scrambled to provide some support at key locations on the course (Colbran, Grand Mesa, and Kannah Creek), which was a good thing as temperatures soared to 97 degrees to the south of Grand Junction, which is unusually warm for the Western Slope during the month of May. However, participants were left to fend for themselves in Cedaredge, Delta, and on the south side of Grand Junction by self-supporting at convenience stores along the course.

In spite of the chaotic start to the event, 10 of 15 preregistered riders ventured out onto the Colorado Mesa Double Century course on Saturday. And two more riders rode the course entirely without support on Sunday! Kudos to all of this year's participants for keeping a positive attitude when the unimaginable occurred and all of our plans went up in a puff of smoke!

The twisty descent down Reeder Mesa forces riders to feather their brakes! 

Course

• 201.8 miles, 13,000+ feet of climbing
• 3 categorized climbs:
• Grand Mesa Scenic Byway (North) from Mesa to Grand Mesa summit, elevation 10,875 feet: HC Category
• Kannah Creek Climb, elevation 6,160 feet: Category 4
• Colorado National Monument, south gate to Rimrock Drive high point, elevation 6,640 feet: Category 2

Participants: 

• 15 pre-registered riders
• 10 ride starters on Saturday, 2 ride starters on Sunday, 10 official finishers (83% finishing rate with limited support) successfully completed the course in less than 17.5 hours (>11.5 m.p.h.), 2 DNFs. Of the riders who started, 10 men, 2 women. 2 volunteer pre-ride finishers, 2 volunteer pay-back finishers. Given the semi-supported format, riders were given a little extra time to complete the event. All participants who finished, however, still managed to finish in < 17.5 hours! 
• Congratulations to Caleb Carl who posted the fastest overall time of the day, total elapsed time: 10 hours, 36 minutes (19 mph), 39 minutes faster than last year's time! Smokin'! 
• Congratulations to Corinne Warren who posted the fastest women's time of the day in 13 hours, 55 minutes (14.44 mph), her fastest double century to date. Great ride, Corinne! 

Special thanks to our volunteers!

• Mark Lowe: Colbran and Grand Mesa
• Erika Van Meter: Kannah Creek 

2018 Colorado Mesa Double Century Results

2018 Colorado Mesa Double Century Video Slideshow

Jaw-dropping views from the Colorado National Monument!

Caleb Carl returns to Fruita after blazing the Colorado Mesa Double Century course.

Caleb Carl, Corinne Warren, and Erika Van Meter relax after a long day of riding and volunteering! 

Noah and Sparky Sears, mountain bikers by training, adventure seekers by heart, complete their first double century. Great ride, guys! So what's next? The Colorado Trail Race? The Tour Divide? Only time will tell! :) 

Harris Rosenthal is relieved to have survived the heat, the wind, and the Colorado Mesa Double Century! Great ride, Harris!

Ray Rupel survived a flat tire on his tubeless set up at Kannah Creek but still managed an impressive ride! 

Michael Bass completes the Colorado Mesa Double Century and is attempting to complete his first Colorado Triple Crown! Great ride, Michael!

Jason Turner kept the wheels rolling to successfully finish his second Colorado Mesa Double Century!

It is pretty obvious why the Colorado National Monument is considered Western Colorado's showpiece ride!