September 17 to September 19 is the Salida Bike Festival which includes a weekend of biking activities and events.
The weekend will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, with the Absolute Bikes Women’s Group Mountain Bike Ride. Those interested in participating are encouraged to meet in the F Street parking lot across the river from the Boathouse, at the red train caboose.
Banana Belt Mountain Bike Graphic (Courtesy of Salida Bike Fest 2019 Web Page)
Saturday’s events include the Banana Belt Mountain Bike Race. This 28-mile loop course features 2,850 feet of climbing (and descending!) that begins with an 8-mile dirt road climb followed by 20 miles of single track through the scenic Methodist Mountain trails.
Click here to register.
This year’s supporters of the Salida Bike Festival include Absolute Bike Shop, Wilkens Lumber, Subculture Cyclery, Salida Bike Company, Oveja Negra, Chaffee County Search and Rescue South, Central Colorado Mountain Riders, Salida Mountain Trails and Waste Management.
Those interested in volunteering as a Course Marshall or for the bike parade are encouraged to email Ryan at salidaraces@cityofsalida.com
Saturday events include:
- 8:15 a.m. New for this year, the Banana Belt Mountain Bike Race short course
- 9:00 a.m. Kids bike decorating at Alpine Park
- 10:30 a.m. Decorated bike parade leaving Alpine Park
- 5:00 p.m. Cruiser ride, starts at Riverside Park
- 6:00 p.m. Banana Belt Race Awards Ceremony at Highside Bar and Grill
- 7:00 p.m. live music at Highside
Courtesy image.
On Sunday, the Monarch Crest Crank will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This mountain bike event is along the Monarch Crest Trail. This historic fundraiser benefits The Alliance, which helps victims of domestic and sexual abuse. The $95 entry fee includes the ride, on-course support, a shuttle to the Crest and back to downtown Salida, and post-ride food and beverage. The post-ride party will take place in Riverside Park.
This year there is a “virtual supporter” option too for those who wish to watch the race virtually. Other adjustments have been made due to COVID-19 regulations and in the interest of keeping participants and spectators safe.
Click here to register for the race or to be a virtual supporter.
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