Race Day Info
Below is important information regarding all events. For maps, course info, etc, please see our website at www.royal50.com . Note that we have added kids' event this year and also have an activity tent for families.
Schedule:
Friday, October 15
5:00-7:00 pm - Packet pickup and registration at Cañon City Brews & Bikes
Saturday, October 16th
8:00-9:00 am - Packet pickup at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort
8:30 am - Registration ends, pre-race meeting for all racers
9:00 am – Royal 50 Start, Gorgeous 25 Start
12:00 pm – Beer and food service starts
1:30 pm – Gorgeous 25 Awards Ceremony
2:30 pm - Kid's Races (.05 and 3-mile distances
3:00 pm - Final lap cuttoff
3:30 pm - Royal 50 Awards Ceremony
4:00 pm – Course closes
4:30-8:00 pm – Music, food and beverage service (cont.)
Directions to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort:
From Cañon City, take Hwy 50 West toward Salida. At the turnoff for the Royal Gorge (CR3A), turn L (south) and travel about 1.5 miles to the entrance to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Take the second entrance and follow the dirt road west toward the Gunslinger's Clubhouse - located on the hill. Park in one of the two large lots near the Clubhouse.
Packet pickup:
Packet pickup will be available on Friday, October 15th at Cañon City Brews & Bikes (224 Main Street) from 5:00-7:00 pm. All other packet pickup will be on Saturday at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Find a Google Maps link to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort here. See the schedule for more information.
Course:
New trails have been added to the Royal Gorge Park system, and we're determined to give you the most bang for your buck in terms of flow, tech, and incredible views. There are two different laps that comprise the course, and each will be clearly marked on race day. Please note that one small portion of the race course is on private property, so pre-riding is NOT ADVISED before October 15th. GPX files and a map can be found on our course page.
Private Aid:
Your race supporters are invited to provide private aid for you at any or all of our aid stations. Each of the aid stations will be reasonably accessible during the race by car and a short walk. Please see the Course Maps for locations (marked by a star).
Start:
The mountain bike races will start with a very short neutral rolling start. The racing will begin almost immediately. You are invited to warm up accordingly on the course prior to the race. The clock will start for everyone at the same time, when the neutral rolling start begins. The finish will be chip timed.
Communications and Volunteers:
Race course communications are being provided by the local Amateur Radio Emergency Services Club. Everyone involved with the production of these events is a volunteer. Please be nice to them.
Spectator Information:
Friends and family are welcome to join in on the fun! Our host, the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort, will have plenty of space at the start / finish line for spectators to set up tents, chairs, and blankets. For information on how to view racers on the course, please see the course map here, where spectator-friendly locations are marked with a star. Come ready to support racers, participate in an event, and enjoy the post-race festivities. There is NO COST to attend the post-race festivities.
Weather:
The Royal Gorge Region generally has mild temperatures in mid-October. We're hoping for great weather, but suggest that you pack for all types of "Colorado" weather.
Kid's Activities:
The kids' tent will have plenty of activities throughout the day. The toddler mountain bike race course is within a closed course and is about .5 miles long. A kids' race - about ~3 miles long - will also be offered. Registration for this FREE event will be at the event and will require a parent / guardian signature.
Food and Beer:
Both will be available for sale. We are proud to have Fire It Up! Wood Fired Pizza with us.
Schedule:
Friday, October 15
5:00-7:00 pm - Packet pickup and registration at Cañon City Brews & Bikes
Saturday, October 16th
8:00-9:00 am - Packet pickup at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort
8:30 am - Registration ends, pre-race meeting for all racers
9:00 am – Royal 50 Start, Gorgeous 25 Start
12:00 pm – Beer and food service starts
1:30 pm – Gorgeous 25 Awards Ceremony
2:30 pm - Kid's Races (.05 and 3-mile distances
3:00 pm - Final lap cuttoff
3:30 pm - Royal 50 Awards Ceremony
4:00 pm – Course closes
4:30-8:00 pm – Music, food and beverage service (cont.)
Directions to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort:
From Cañon City, take Hwy 50 West toward Salida. At the turnoff for the Royal Gorge (CR3A), turn L (south) and travel about 1.5 miles to the entrance to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Take the second entrance and follow the dirt road west toward the Gunslinger's Clubhouse - located on the hill. Park in one of the two large lots near the Clubhouse.
Packet pickup:
Packet pickup will be available on Friday, October 15th at Cañon City Brews & Bikes (224 Main Street) from 5:00-7:00 pm. All other packet pickup will be on Saturday at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Find a Google Maps link to the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort here. See the schedule for more information.
Course:
New trails have been added to the Royal Gorge Park system, and we're determined to give you the most bang for your buck in terms of flow, tech, and incredible views. There are two different laps that comprise the course, and each will be clearly marked on race day. Please note that one small portion of the race course is on private property, so pre-riding is NOT ADVISED before October 15th. GPX files and a map can be found on our course page.
Private Aid:
Your race supporters are invited to provide private aid for you at any or all of our aid stations. Each of the aid stations will be reasonably accessible during the race by car and a short walk. Please see the Course Maps for locations (marked by a star).
Start:
The mountain bike races will start with a very short neutral rolling start. The racing will begin almost immediately. You are invited to warm up accordingly on the course prior to the race. The clock will start for everyone at the same time, when the neutral rolling start begins. The finish will be chip timed.
Communications and Volunteers:
Race course communications are being provided by the local Amateur Radio Emergency Services Club. Everyone involved with the production of these events is a volunteer. Please be nice to them.
Spectator Information:
Friends and family are welcome to join in on the fun! Our host, the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort, will have plenty of space at the start / finish line for spectators to set up tents, chairs, and blankets. For information on how to view racers on the course, please see the course map here, where spectator-friendly locations are marked with a star. Come ready to support racers, participate in an event, and enjoy the post-race festivities. There is NO COST to attend the post-race festivities.
Weather:
The Royal Gorge Region generally has mild temperatures in mid-October. We're hoping for great weather, but suggest that you pack for all types of "Colorado" weather.
Kid's Activities:
The kids' tent will have plenty of activities throughout the day. The toddler mountain bike race course is within a closed course and is about .5 miles long. A kids' race - about ~3 miles long - will also be offered. Registration for this FREE event will be at the event and will require a parent / guardian signature.
Food and Beer:
Both will be available for sale. We are proud to have Fire It Up! Wood Fired Pizza with us.