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24 Hours of Colorado Springs

(September 18, 2010)

The front range of Colorado has a new race!  It's close, at a perfect time of year, and for a good cause.  

Celebrating the 63rd birthday of the U.S. Air Force and introducing the award winning Falcon Trail

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The 2010 Inaugural 24 Hours of Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Race

Get registered, start training, and become a part of history!
Located on the north end of scenic Colorado Springs, the United States Air Force Academy is one of the top tourist locations in all of Colorado.  Hiding within the borders of the Academy is the Falcon Trail.  Slowly developed over the years by cadets and residents as an exercise trail, the Academy has invested heavily in upgrading the trail to become the heart pounding,  exhilarating experience of the the now award winning Falcon Trail.  

By utilizing the football stadium parking areas, a 14.6 mile race course has been marked that can only be described as EPIC!  Fly in to Denver or Colorado Springs if coming from out of state or pack up the car/RV and come RACE!

Race Village
Introducing a new spin on the classic "Expo Area".  We call it our Race Village.  The 24 Hours of Colorado Springs Race Village is a place for racers, family members, and spectators to discover something new during the race.  

The Race Village theme is "Be Healthy, Be Green, and Be Fast".  

While the race occurs in the background, anyone visiting the Race Village will be treated to a host of healthy foods, fitness instruction, environmentally friendly ideas for greener living, and some of the coolest "fastest" bike products in the world.  Our sponsors and vendors are being selected to give all of us a chance to Be Health, Be Green, and Be Fast.  There's something for everyone in the 2010 Race Village.

Mid-September is a famously beautiful time in Colorado.  With Pike's Peak, Garden of the Gods, Old Colorado City, and a variety of other attractions; the Pike's Peak Region might become a great destination for a longer stay than just the race.  With the race course so close to town that riders will be able to see city lights all night, why not enjoy the fact that all the good stuff isn't 30miles away...book a room and stay for a while.

Give 100%
In case you're new to 24-Hour events or new to racing, don't worry.  One of the greatest parts of a 24-Hour event isn't about speed, but about team.  While some teams, Duos, and Solo riders will be hustling for the podium; many riders are content to just have fun competing with friends and family.  For 2010, 24 Hours of Colorado Springs would like to challenge you to Give 100%.  As a proud supporter of the Wounded Warriors Project, all proceeds from the race will go directly to assist those men and women who have served our country and now need our help to live healthy lives back home.  In this event, just being a part of it makes all of us winners!!  Come ride a few laps with your friends and make a difference.

The 24 Hours of Colorado Springs 2010 Challenge Series

If the podium is out of reach, but you still want something to test your training, why not accept a 24 Hours of Colorado Springs challenge.  We've created four races within the race.  The 24 Hours of Colorado Springs 2010 Challenge Series is a chance for you to put it all on the line against other participants in a unique way.  

Military Challenge-
Accept the Military Challenge if you are active in the military and have your results scored against the field but also other active military personnel.  

First Responders Challenge-
Similarly, be a part of the First Responders Challenge if you are on a Police force, Firefighter, or in the Medical field.  

Collegiate Challenge-
For those Collegiate athletes, sign up for the Collegiate Challenge and get a team together and challenge the field, but also take home bragging rights as being the unofficial 24 Hours Collegiate World Champions.  

Grandpa's Challenge-
Finally, unique to 24 Hour events, put together a team of family members; race together, laugh together and smoke the competition in Grandpa's Challenge (more details on the registration page).

 

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