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Rocky Mountain Cycling Club
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RMCC 2016 Challenge Series
The Challenge Series is a series of timed RMCC events that are for riders who are interested in testing their limits against the clock, featuring lots of climbing and ranging from 80 to over 200 miles in distance. These rides are grouped into 2 classes of events:
Colorado Triple Crown Series
The Colorado Triple Crown--the most difficult events of the RMCC Challenge Series--are a series of timed, double century bicycle events designed to push cyclists to the limits of their endurance.
For event details, rules, and FAQ, see the Colorado Triple Crown blog.
Events:
| Date | Time | Start Location | Register By | Event | Distance | Gain | Time Limit | Last Day for Refund | Route | Register |
| Sat. 6/11 | 3/4 AM | East Boulder Rec. Ctr., Boulder | 6/9 | Colorado High Country Double Century | 207 | 12K ft. | 16:00 | 5/28 | Map | Register |
| Sat. 6/25 | 3/4 AM | Golden, Coors Tek | 6/23 | Cycle to Saturn Double Century | 201 | 20K ft. | 19:30 | 6/11 | Map | Register |
| Sat. 7/9 | 2/3 AM | Buena Vista | 7/9 | Colorado Classic Double Century | 241 | 17K ft. | 21:00 | 6/26 | Map | Register |
| Sat. 7/30 | 3/4 AM | Littleton: Ken Caryl | 7/28 | Cripple Creek Crippler | 207 | 19K ft. | 18:30 | 7/16 | Map | Register |
| Sat. 8/20 | 2/3 AM | Golden, Golden HS | 8/18 | Tim Kalisch Memorial Grand Loop | 200 | 15.5K ft. | 18:00 | 8/6 | Link | Register |
Notes: All events require bicycle lights, are limited to 50 riders, allow for private support vehicles,
and all require pre-qualification.
Challenge Series Short-Course Events
The RMCC Challenge Series Short Course events, which range from 50 to 100 miles in length, are for those riders who are looking for a challenging day on the bike with lots of climbing!
Events:
| Date | Time | Start Location | Event | Distance | Gain | Time Limit | Note | Cue Sheet | Register |
| 4/2 | 6:30/9:00 AM | Monument (Pikes Peak Brewery) | AntiEpic Gravel Grinder | 168/76 | 8400/4900 | 16/9 | Register | ||
| 4/30 | 7/8 AM | Ken Caryl | Foothills Climbfest | 80 | 8,000 ft. | 7:00 | Link | ||
| 5/28 | 6/7 AM | Boulder, Eben G. Fine Park | Boulder Fearsome Five | 100 | 15K+ ft. | 11:00 | Map |
Notes: Personal support vehicles are not allowed on any short-course events.