Contents October 2021 1. Race #3 Registration Closes Noon, Oct. 4th
2. 2021 Season Award Nominations Due Oct.18th
3. Enter to Win Saris Hitch Rack
4. Safety + Courtesy + Respect = Winning Formula for FUN
5. Race Awards and State Championship Criteria
6. Alpine Bank Scholarships - State Championship Travel & Collegiate
7. Race Weekend Volunteers Needed
8. Member Benefits
9. Calendar
| 1. | Race #3 Registration Closes Noon, Oct. 4th | | 2. | 2021 Season Award Nominations Due Oct.18th | | 3. | Enter to Win Saris Hitch Rack | | 4. | Safety + Courtesy + Respect = Winning Formula for FUN | | 5. | Race Awards and State Championship Criteria | | 6. | Alpine Bank Scholarships - State Championship Travel & Collegiate | | 7. | Race Weekend Volunteers Needed | |  Bryce Bonner, Green Mountain Alum spent the weekend volunteering in Steamboat. | Director's Note Community connections are deep and wide. Visiting with Colorado League alum is one of the many highlights of a race weekend. Bryce Bonner, former Colorado League racer with Green Mountain, is one of many who generously gives back. Witnessing how he and others become stellar leaders and role models for health and service reinforces the value of kids on bikes. Watching the current high school riders give it their all, build bonds, and expand their potential truly fuels our stoke. We are extremely fortunate to have a tremendous group of people engaged in the program. With gratitude for singletrack solidarity, Kate Rau, Executive Director and Team |  Boulder High team grinning about spinning! |  Theo Corwin, JV, Glenwood Springs enjoys the ride. | | | 1. Race #3 Registration Closes at Noon, Oct. 4th The 2021 regular series competition wraps up with an XC race on Oct. 9-10. Races will be in Eagle (Piedra and Crystal) and Granby (Platte and Yampa). Riders please be sure that you have the most current race plate for your assigned race category. Race registration is online ONLY and closes NOON, Monday before every race weekend | Steps to be Race Ready 1. Colorado League Membership Fee
2. Race Registration Fee - check your profile & auto-confirmation receipts
3. Read the race flyer for specific information for:
| 1. | Colorado League Membership Fee | | 2. | Race Registration Fee - check your profile & auto-confirmation receipts | | 3. | Read the race flyer for specific information for: | | ▪ Weekend Schedule
▪ Start times: - Call-up lists will be published by Thursday before the race weekend
▪ Race plates are distributed by coaches on site. Be sure to keep them all season. There is a $10 replacement fee.
▪ Racecourse details
▪ Lodging and camping information
▪ Venue specific requirements
▪ Check COtrip for the most up-to-date road conditions.
▪ Weekend contest #3 is "Noisemakers"
| ▪ | Start times: - Call-up lists will be published by Thursday before the race weekend | | ▪ | Race plates are distributed by coaches on site. Be sure to keep them all season. There is a $10 replacement fee. | | ▪ | Lodging and camping information | | ▪ | Venue specific requirements | | ▪ | Check COtrip for the most up-to-date road conditions. | | ▪ | Weekend contest #3 is "Noisemakers" | IMPORTANT for Granby Ranch Round-Up all registered riders must complete this online WAIVER. | Register by NOON, Monday October 4th, for Race #3 All Regions |  Platte (Sat.) and Yampa (Sun.) race in Granby, Oct. 9-10. Click on image for race details. |  Piedra (Sat.) and Crystal (Sun.) race in Eagle. Click on image for details. | | | 2. 2021 Colorado League Season Awards - Due Oct. 18th We are fueled by the inspiration demonstrated by all involved! Everyone associated with the Colorado League is a champion in their own right. To recognize coaches, racers, volunteers, and peers please nominate a worthy candidate that embodies the inclusive philosophy of the Colorado League where leadership, character, and a healthy lifestyle are fostered. Awards range from Coaches, Student-Athletes, to Partner Organizations. The recipients will be recognized Saturday, October 23rd during the Awards Ceremony on Durango Mesa. Please consider nominations carefully. It is recommended that all nominees have participated in the League for at least 2 years. We recommend that you consider participants beyond your team. For your reference, the 2020 Season Award Recipients are described HERE. 2021 Colorado Season Awards Nominations - Due October 18th SRAM sponsors the Golden Pick Award for the team that volunteers the most trail work hours per rider. Golden Pick -Submit Team Trail Hours - Due Oct. 18th | 3. Enter to Win Saris Hitch Rack Our friends at Saris are donating a Saris SuperClamp EX 2-Bike. These are built in the USA from American-made steel and aluminum for maximum durability. This lightweight – yet mighty – platform hitch rack is ready to hit the road at a moment’s notice. Whether you’re hauling e-Bikes, beefy mountain bikes, your prized TT rig, or an assortment of bicycles, the SuperClamp’s dual shepherd’s hooks promise all bikes a truly secure ride without touching the bike’s frame. Thanks to the SuperClamp’s tilting feature, no more unloading bikes to let the dog out of the back. Simply tilt down and release the hounds. Top it all off with integrated locks, a built-in bottle opener and head-turning reflectors, the SuperClamp 2-bike is proof that you can have your cake and eat it too. You must be a current Colorado League participant, family member, or coach to win. | 4. Safety + Courtesy + Respect = Winning Formula for FUN Everyone involved in Colorado League events believes in the positive power of the program. A lot of intention and attention is applied to organize a race weekend that is safe and efficient to allow us to focus on fun. We sincerely appreciate the large network of supporters such as host communities, land managers, private property owners, vendors, volunteers, coaches, school administrators, race staff, and sponsors. Safety ▪ Helmets are required in all race venues
▪ Ride bikes in control
▪ Drive SLOWLY near and in race venues
▪ Set up team pit where instructed
▪ Follow all posted rules and signs.
▪ Obey the rules of the road for cars and bicycles
▪ Follow COVID protocols
| ▪ | Helmets are required in all race venues | | ▪ | Drive SLOWLY near and in race venues | | ▪ | Set up team pit where instructed | | ▪ | Follow all posted rules and signs. | | ▪ | Obey the rules of the road for cars and bicycles | Courtesy ▪ Treat everyone with courtesy and kindness
▪ Follow instructions of volunteers, race crew, and course marshals
▪ Adhere to trail etiquette
▪ Pack it in, Pack it out
| ▪ | Treat everyone with courtesy and kindness | | ▪ | Follow instructions of volunteers, race crew, and course marshals | | ▪ | Adhere to trail etiquette | | ▪ | Pack it in, Pack it out | Respect ▪ One another
▪ Rules
▪ Land
▪ Property
| Please remember that we are guests in host communities. We are ambassadors of the sport and representatives of our home areas. ▪ We GET to ride bikes with an awesome group of people.
▪ We GET to make new friends and create magical memories in the great outdoors.
| ▪ | We GET to ride bikes with an awesome group of people. | | ▪ | We GET to make new friends and create magical memories in the great outdoors. | Our collective behavior impacts the ability to be welcomed by land managers and host communities. We ALL win when we remember: SAFETY + COURTESY + RESPECT = FUN | 5. Race Awards and State Championship Criteria Race weekends are full of spirited competition. Various awards are presented during a race weekend. Team: ▪ Top 3 per region and division
▪ Spirit contest, 1 per region per weekend
| ▪ | Top 3 per region and division | | ▪ | Spirit contest, 1 per region per weekend | Individual: ▪ Top 5 per category for regular series and State Championships
▪ Yeti Skills zone, male and female per region per weekend
▪ Slingshot, rider with most improvement from the previous race, relative to field size, 1 male and female per region per weekend, applicable to Race #2, #3, and State Championships
| ▪ | Top 5 per category for regular series and State Championships | | ▪ | Yeti Skills zone, male and female per region per weekend | | ▪ | Slingshot, rider with most improvement from the previous race, relative to field size, 1 male and female per region per weekend, applicable to Race #2, #3, and State Championships | The points leader for each category and region will receive a Leader jersey at the next race to wear. A regional Champion jersey will be awarded at race #3. This is based on the most points earned. The Toyota Slingshot recipient will receive a special Slingshot jersey. |  Ethan Werschky, Sophomore, Discovery-Canyon earned Toyota Slingshot award for Race #2 Crystal.. |  Team and individual awards. | | | Specific criteria are required to qualify for the State Championship race in Durango, Oct 23-24. Team division awards will be presented. Individual awards by category will be awarded 5 places deep. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CRITERIA If a rider does not meet the criteria, there is an exception petition process. Please CAREFULLY read the petition prior to submission. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EXCEPTION PETITION | 6. Alpine Bank Scholarships - State Championship Travel & Collegiate 2022 Graduates Who is ready for a road trip to Durango? Platinum sponsor Alpine Bank provides 4 travel scholarships for the State Championship race weekend in Durango. Each scholarship is $500 for a grand total of $2,000. Alpine Bank - State Championship Travel Scholarship - Due Oct. 18th Considering attending college in Colorado and participating on the cycling team in fall of 2022? Alpine Bank distributes $500 to 6 Colorado League student-athletes to Spring 2022 graduates. Alpine Bank Collegiate Scholarship - Due June 1, 2022 |  Charley Appel, JV, Ralston Valley powers up a climb in Eagle. |  Kylie Stanish, JV, Ponderosa focuses through aspens in Snowmass. | | |  Roving Course Marshals one of the many volunteer positions. | 7. Race Weekend Volunteers - Sign Up Race weekends are inspiring, fun, and rewarding! Teams will experience firsthand the energetic buzz of the Colorado League community of coaches, teams, and families while supporting student-athletes. Teams are assigned to “host” a race weekend. We ask teams to provide at least 1 volunteer per 4 athletes for each race weekend and 2 volunteers per 4 athletes for your “host” race. Teams are assigned a weekend to rally members. Platte & Yampa Team Weekend Volunteer Assignments Crystal & Piedra Volunteer Weekend Assignments | PERKS for volunteers! ▪ Sweet volunteers t-shirt for 8-hours or more
▪ Parking volunteers get a $10 voucher, per shift, for the merchandise tent.
▪ All-day course marshals get lunch delivered to them by a friendly roving marshal.
▪ Volunteer of the day drawing each day.
| ▪ | Sweet volunteers t-shirt for 8-hours or more | | ▪ | Parking volunteers get a $10 voucher, per shift, for the merchandise tent. | | ▪ | All-day course marshals get lunch delivered to them by a friendly roving marshal. | | ▪ | Volunteer of the day drawing each day. | | 8. Member Benefits We are extremely grateful for the support of each and every Colorado League sponsor. As a member of the League, many of these sponsors offer special discounts. Take advantage of your benefits more information is HERE. Available Sponsor Discounts
* Toyota
* Honey Stinger
* Primal Wear
* Yeti Cycles
* Optic Nerve
* Osprey
* TREK
* Feedback Sports
* RackStarz
* Roll Massif Sunrise to Sunset
* Saris Racks
* Squirt Lube
* The Pro’s Closet
* Today’s Plan
* Lee Likes Bikes - RideLogic Classes | 9. Calendar 2021 Colorado League & Partnering Evens visit the Website Calendar for more events and deadlines. Partnering Events October 2-3 Yeti Beti Bike Bash | Lakewood, CO
October 14 USA Cycling Collegiate National Championships | Durango, CO | THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Their generosity keeps the wheels rolling! | |
