–Get a move on by running, biking, walking or Frisbee-ing your way through spectacular September –
Winter Park, Colo. – Whether you want to challenge yourself in some of the most stunning scenery in the state, or just want to cheer on those who compete while enjoying Colorado’s colorful fall display, Winter Park-Fraser Valley have something special in store this September.
Sept. 11 – Colorado Crooked Roubaix (www.coloradocrookedroubaix.com)
This race is modeled after the famed, difficult and demanding Paris-Roubaix, an arduous 160-mile bike ride from Paris, France north to Roubaix. The Crooked Roubaix puts a Colorado spin on the original. Beginning and ending in Winter Park, the 90-mile, mostly dirt route is a challenging road bike tour through some of the most majestic scenery in the state. Presented by Wheat Ridge Cyclery, the event is also sponsored by the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce, Specialized Bicycles, MapMyFitness and Pearl Izumi. Space is limited so sign up soon at http://www.active.com/cycling/winter-park-co/colorado-crooked-roubaix-2010.
Sept. 11-12 – 7th Annual Snow Mountain Challenge Disc Golf Tournament (www.milehighdiscgolf.org)
The Grand County Disc Golf Club and the Mile High Disc Golf Club proudly present this PDGA-sanctioned C-Tier disc golf tournament. The event features one round of 18 holes at the Snow Mountain YMCA course and two rounds of 20 holes at the Winter Park Resort course. Cash in on the 20-percent lodging discount offered through Winter Park Resort with rooms starting at $55 plus tax. Call 970-726-1659 (use code 3gk3ms) or book online at www.skiwinterpark.com.
Sept. 12, Sept. 19 and Oct. 3 – Run the Ranches, various ranch locations (http://runtheranches.com/2010/05/20/run-the-ranches-website-running/)
Grand County and the Fraser Valley have some of the most beautiful and hospitable dude and guest ranches in the country. This fall visit one of three prestigious ranches hosting the Run the Ranches series, featuring a casual two- to three-mile trail run and a more adventuresome seven- to 10-mile trek. Events will be held at Drowsy Water Ranch on Sept. 12, Devil’s Thumb Ranch on Sept. 19, and Snow Mountain Ranch on Oct. 3. It costs $20 for adults and $10 for kids six and up. Children under six register for free. Proceeds benefit Headwaters Trail Alliance.
Sept. 26 – Fraser Valley Fall Duathlon, Grand Park Community Recreation Center (www.fraservalleyrec.org)
Run, bike, run – it is so much fun you just have to do it…twice! This event is participant-friendly with a two-mile run, a 15-mile mountain bike ride, and another two-mile run through autumn-hued mountain meadows and alpine forest. Check-in is at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Registration starts at $40.
Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com)
The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.
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