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LAKEWOOD, Colo.–On a bright Sunday in October, 144 racers once again hit the single track to compete in the third Colorado High School Cycling League race at Bear Creek Lake Park. Twenty (20) teams were represented from all over Colorado as well as Laramie, Wyoming.
Bear Creek Lake offered a beautiful sweeping single track course with approximately 400 feet of climbing in the 4.5-mile lap. The course was full of short climbs, rolling hills and exciting descents. Coyote Crossing hosted the staging for the start/finish with spectators lining the barriers for a chance to cheer the racers. Dominique Fenichell of Boulder High School described the course as "short and fast". She couldn't contain her smile after taking second place and keeping her leader's jersey in the JV girls category.
Lindsay Dye, an Independent rider from Broomfield, took first place beating out friend Ellie Atkins, Boulder High, with a time of 1:26 for her 4 laps. Although Lindsay attended homecoming the night before she was full of energy and commented, "It was so brutal, I just barely beat Ellie, she pushed me so hard, she is so good." The Varsity girls received compliments from pro-racer Heather Irmiger (Trek/Subaru Team), who rode as the sweeper in support of these young racers.
>  Skyler Trujillo (Ft. Collins Composite) and Michael Vigers (Boulder High School) once again battled it out in the Varsity boys race. Skyler maintained his leader's jersey and managed to put more than a minute lead on Michael. They were closely followed by Zane Godby of Monarch MTB and Garrett Lundberg of Salida BV.
Heidi Kloser, Vail Valley Composite was cheered by her brother Christian and parents. Christian the current Leader for JV boys persuaded Heidi to attend this race. Their dad, Mike Kloser, commented, "It’s fun to watch them out front. I'm proud after all of these years to have passed on a little wisdom. It’s their choice to race though, we give them the opportunities and let them choose."
Heidi races for Vail Valley Composite. She finished five minutes in front of Dominique Fenichell in her first League race. Rachel Cutler wasn't far behind. Chatting with friend Dominique post race, Rachel Cutler exclaimed, "I'm having a great time! The riding was fun and this Jamba Juice is the best." Given the hot fall day, the smoothies soon sold out to the chagrin of the boys who raced later in the day.
Keeping it in the family, Christian Kloser of Vail Valley Composite topped the boys JV race. Minutes before staging, Christian gratefully received some much needed tech support from the pros with SRAM at the on-site Neutral Support. Christian came in ahead of Stephan Davoust of Animas HS and Joe Christiansen of Lyons HS. They competed against 43 other JV boys for their places, an impressive crowd for youth racing.
Sage Kitson of Salida HS took her second consecutive Frosh/Soph win. This is a competitive field with all the girls finishing within 15 minutes of one another. The Salida team beat the Fort Collins squad by one point to win a 3rd place team trophy. The Boulder High team continues to dominate by winning three consecutive 1st place team trophies. Vail Valley Composite took the silver team trophy.
Matt Wood (Boulder HS) made a strong showing, finishing his 3 laps in slightly over one hour. His parents Trish and Lee are at every race cheering him on and taking pictures. When asked about the day Matt stated, "It was great, it was the hardest finish so far with the hill at the end". This was his 3rd mountain bike race to date and he said, "I didn't even know I liked mountain biking".
The race was packed with spectators and Colorado League Director Kate Rau, reported, “This was a special event because many of our sponsors volunteered during the race weekend. Staff from SRAM, Primal, Wheat Ridge Cyclery, and Yeti witnessed first hand the program they've helped build.“
The camaraderie, enthusiasm and appreciation are evident among all the high school teams at every race. The entire 7220 Composite Team from Laramie gathered at the finish to cheer teammate Jordan Runner as he completed his first mountain bike race. They were very proud to don their new bright orange jerseys.
Be sure to catch the State Championships at Peaceful Valley in Elbert, Colorado on October 31st.
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From our friends at Mountain Flyer
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Sept 19, 2010) NATHROP, Colo—It was a special day in the history of Colorado mountain biking which saw the first ever high school cycling league mountain bike race take place at the Chalk Creek Ranch in perfect weather.
Designed for success, the race series is comprised of four races taking place during the fall semester, and features individual fields for boys and girl’s varsity, junior varsity, sophomore, and freshman racers. There’s also an overall team competition which requires both boys and girls to participate in, and already has six high schools competing for the overall series. Additionally, teens can race as independents if there are no team opportunities at their school, and smaller schools can pool their resources to race together as a composite team.
Executive Director of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, Matt Fritzinger was in attendance to help kick-off the third cycling league in the United States, and was very impressed with the turnout that far exceeded the expected one hundred. “It feels like an established league already with the help of all the parents, volunteers, coaches, and schools. With this kind of support we just can’t go wrong” noted Fritzinger.
Starting at 10am, the Varsity girls took off for 3 laps on a real-deal cross country mountain bike race course that was shortened from the same course used during the second Mountain States Cup race which attracted top US professional mountain bikers from around the country. Each lap was approximately 6.3 miles and featured 500 feet of climbing. It was Boulder High School girls Ellie Atkins who took the varsity win and Kelsey Phinney taking the junior varsity wins. The sophomore/freshman girl’s race was combined together and won by independent racer Laurel Rathbun.
Dry weather lent to sandy and dusty conditions, but there was no shortage of good singletrack for racers to test their skills on. “I was surprised by the quality of the course and the amount of singletrack. Everything about this race from the competition, to the course, and especially getting kids on bikes is awesome” complimented stand-out professional mountain biker Dave Wiens who was in attendance to support the Gunnison high school team, and also lead the boys races out for a neutral start.
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Registration opens for Inaugural Race Series
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BOULDER, Colo.—In the first step outside California for the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), an estimated one hundred high school mountain bikers from schools across Colorado are eagerly awaiting the inaugural opening event of the four-round 2010 Colorado High School Mountain Bike Racing Series, September 19.
The series, organized by the Colorado High School Cycling League and spanning six weeks, opens at Chalk Creek Ranch, Nathrop, near Buena Vista, Colorado, with a classic Colorado desert mesa course that includes many technical challenges and fast climbs.
Rider registration is now open and online at www.coloradomtb.org, and with schools from Boulder County, Carbondale, Chaffee County, Colorado Springs, Crested Butte, Parker, Durango, and Fort Collins expressing strong interest in the fledgling series, spirits are running high.
Colorado League executive director, Kate Rau, said "I continue to be impressed by the breadth of support and depth of experience associated with the many people stepping up to lead teams, provide race expertise, and promote the Colorado High School Cycling League is outstanding. Emails arrive every day from folks interested in starting or helping with teams, parents and students looking for local teams, and supporters wanting to volunteer at races. I can hardly wait for September 19th to experience the buzz in the Pit Zone at Keith Darner’s ranch."
Prior to the race series are several one-day skills training camps, led by the acclaimed mountain bike coach Lee McCormack. These camps prepare both coaches and riders for a safe and fun season of riding. Registration for these, too, is at www.coloradomtb.org.
Rau said, "Even for those who attended our Leader’s Summit in June, I highly recommend these informative clinics. They effectively teach the fundamentals to riders from a wide range of abilities. Whether you are a novice or experienced rider, people always learn something at Lee’s clinics."
The complete schedule for the 2010 Colorado High School Mountain Bike Racing Series is as follows. 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. To be announced.
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. |
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Colorado League is part of national movement for high school cycling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2010
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DENVER, Colo.--A range of cycling celebrities will join Olympic and World Cup stars, Susan DeMattei and Dave Wiens in an historic weekend at the inaugural Colorado CycleFest, on Saturday May 1, and Sunday May 2, 2010, in support of the Colorado High School Cycling League.
Included among the cycling stars joining DeMattei and Wiens are Jonathan Vaughters of the Garmin-Transitions cycling team; Specialized riders: inaugural UCI mountain bike world champion, Ned Overend, and 24-Hour world champion Rebecca Rusch; and Trek rider, Olympian Travis Brown.
Matt Fritzinger, head of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, said "It's great so see such a large collection of past and present champion cyclists rallying for high school cycling. Every one of these athletes understands the historical significance of introducing cycling as an organized sport for high school students."
Attendees at the Colorado CycleFest weekend will enjoy a gala dinner and silent auction on Saturday, May 1, in Palettes Restaurant at the Denver Art Museum. Then on Sunday, May 2, is a rare opportunity to ride with the two Mountain Biking greats, Susan DeMattei and Dave Wiens, when they lead a road ride from Boulder followed by lunch at the Bacaro Venetian Taverna, hosted by Fabio Flagiello.
A host of fabulous prizes for the silent auction are donated by Founding National Sponsor Specialized, as well as SRAM, Trek, Wheat Ridge Cyclery and Yeti. In an indication of the expanding support of the high school cycling movement, the League is thrilled to announce corporate sponsor Poudre Valley Health Systems, and Yeti Beti.
CycleFest tickets are $100.00 regular, and $150 for Patron tickets, which provide admission to a special cocktail hour. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to supporting the Colorado High School Cycling League, so be sure to purchase one for your friend/spouse/partner too! Tickets to all events are available online at http://coloradomtb.org/cyclefest2010.htm
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Fundraiser to support Colorado High School Cycling League
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2010
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DENVER, Colo. – Olympic and World Cup stars, Susan DeMattei and Dave Wiens are offering Colorado cyclists a memorable weekend when they host the inaugural Colorado CycleFest, Saturday May 1, and Sunday May 2, 2010, in support of the Colorado High School Cycling League.
In a joint statement, Susan DeMattei and Dave Wiens said, “CycleFest is the main fundraising drive of high school mountain biking for Colorado, so it’s really important that mountain bikers across the state come out and support this. More than just competition, high school mountain bike racing will introduce cycling to a whole segment of our youth that otherwise may never be exposed to it. Every boy and girl on your local high school mountain bike team gets to compete on race day; there is no sitting on the bench! The CycleFest is an unprecedented event, we are really looking forward to meeting everybody, and anyone who loves bicycles should definitely be there!”
Attendees at the Colorado CycleFest weekend will enjoy a gala dinner and silent auction on Saturday, May 1, in Palettes Restaurant at the Denver Art Museum. Then on Sunday, May 2, is a rare opportunity to ride with the two Mountain Biking greats, Susan DeMattei and Dave Wiens, when they lead a road ride from Boulder followed by lunch at the Bacaro Venetian Taverna, hosted by Fabio Flagiello.
Wheat Ridge Cyclery and Trek Bikes have provided a 2010 Trek Fuel EX8.0 for raffle. The lucky winner will be given a choice of color and frame size, or else to apply $2200 to any Trek bike at Wheat Ridge Cyclery. Tickets cost only $5 and may be purchased online at http://www.coloradomtb.org/cyclefest_raffle.html or else at the door. A host of fabulous prizes for the silent auction are donated by Specialized, SRAM, Trek, Wheat Ridge Cyclery and Yeti.
CycleFest tickets are $100.00 regular, and $150 for Patron tickets, which provide admission to a special cocktail hour. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to supporting the Colorado High School Cycling League, so be sure to purchase one for your friend/spouse/partner too! Tickets to all events are available online at http://coloradomtb.org/cyclefest2010.htm
What: Colorado High School Cycling League CycleFest: Cycling celebrities, gala dinner, raffle, silent auction and ride at Colorado’s two-wheeled social event of the year.
Where: Denver, Colorado (Sunday Ride is in Boulder)
When: May 1st, gala dinner; May 2nd, road ride and lunch
Who: Dave Wiens, Susan DeMattei
Why: Benefit for the Colorado High School Cycling League.
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 and Fox Racing Shox. Contact: Kate Rau
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