Steamboat Spring's first mountain bike race of the season takes place at Marabou Ranch today. This course is typically closed to the public, but the past week it has been open to all and the locals have definitely been taking advantage of it! The 12 mile course snakes around one of the most scenic areas in the valley and offers incredible view of the Ski Mountain, Elk river, Flat tops, Hahns Peak, Buffalo Pass and Sand Mountain. The Spring runoff has everything lush and green and makes for some spectacular scenery.
If you want to race and/or watch the race:
What: Town Challenge Mountain Bike series
When: Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. today. Children’s race begins at 5:30 p.m. with adult races at 6 p.m.
Where: Marabou Ranch, Steamboat Springs Colorado
Cost: Day-of registration is $26 for adults and $16 for children
Prediction for fastest time: a dude named Barkley.
A couple pics from the 12 mile single track course that winds around this beautiful ranch in Steamboat Colorado.
Other Great Mountain Bike Rides in Steamboat Springs, Colorado:
Emerald Mountain (variety of trails - starting to open up as trails dry out)
Mt Werner (Ski Mountain - wait a couple more week for trails to dry out)
Spring Creek Trail (good early Season ride in town)
Rock Creek Loop (south of Steamboat Springs)
Scott's Run (North Routt off Seedhouse Road, wait a few more weeks for this one)
Pick up a trail guide called Steamboat Single Tracks - The Mtn biking guide to Steamboat Springs, CO by Tom Barnhart. This has trail descriptions, directions and helpful hints. You can find this at Ski Haus (the local gear/bike shop).
If you are looking to make a trip to Steamboat, we have a great lodging deal going on right now as well - - Rent 3nts, get 4th FREE (25% off), Visit our specials page for details.
Posted by Bradley Luth on 6/9/2010 1:29:47 PM 0 Comments