Aspen Cycling Club

We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to encouraging participation in bicycling at all levels. The Club sponsors weekly races, both on and off road. We also work with local governments and bike shops in self-regulating the use of our local trails and roads for responsible bike usage.

Government Trail – Snowmass to Aspen MTB race

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Date: Wednesday, July 10 , 2019
Event Type: Mountain Bike
Location:  Registration and the start line will be at Base Village in Snowmass Village
Start Time: 6:00pm

Course Description:

This week, all classes will race the same course. Registration and the start line will be at Base Village in Snowmass Village. From the start line, the race will head uphill under the Elk Camp Gondola and up the work road until connecting with the Alpine Springs Access Road. Turn left onto Alpine Springs Access Road. Head uphill on the road until the intersection of Government Trail.

Turn Left onto the Government trail. Ride Government all the way to Buttermilk and Tiehack.   When the trail comes out on the pavement continue downhill on the road for about 200 yards.  Just before the Tiehack bridge, take a hard right onto a downhill section of trail passing under the bridge. At the bottom of the double track road, take a hard left onto the Maroon Creek Trail. Race along this sweet riverside trail until crossing under the Highway 82 Maroon Creek Bridge.  You’ll then have a short punchy climb up a dirt and gravel road to the finish line next to the golf course.

Start Times: 
Wave 1: 6:00pm – Men’s A
Wave 2: 6:03pm – Women’s A, Men’s B
Wave 3: 6:06pm – All other categories





Sky Mountain Park (Cozyline-Deadline) – MTB Race

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Date: Wednesday, August 19th 2020
Event Type: Mountain Bike
Start Time: 6:00pm
Parking Info:  Brush Creek Lot

Location: Registration and the start line will be located across Hwy 82 from the Intercept Lot at the intersection of Highway 82 and Brush Creek Road. Use the underpass.

Time Trial Option:

  • All riders will complete the short course (see below).

Social Distancing Protocol and Start Times
To help ensure the safety of all racers, volunteers and staff, we will follow these protocols:

  • All time trials will have pre-assigned start times through the web registration process.
  • If this is your first race of the season, please check in and pick up your bib numbers at least 15 minutes before the first racer’s start time.
  • You will receive your start time in advance of the race via email.
  • Please arrive in the start queue no later than 30 seconds before your start time, but no earlier than 10 minutes before your start time. Do not congregate with other riders at the start or finish. Failure to meet this requirement will mean a forfeiture of start position and relegation to end of start list.
  • We will not have start line holders for time trials. All racers must start from a full stop with one foot on the ground.
  • Leave 6 feet of distance between yourself and other riders when passing or being passed. Announce yourself when passing.
  • Individuals at high risk for COVID-19 are asked to stay home.
  • If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home.

Course Description: All races start across Hwy 82 from the Brush Creek intercept lot. Follow Brush Creek Trail to Cozyline connector, climb Cozyline to Skyline, take Skyline to Deadline, descend Deadline and turn right on Highline, follow Highline to Hidden Valley Road.

  • Short course finish: At the bottom of Highline racers will take a right on Hidden Valley Road and ride to finish line.
  • Long Course finish: At the bottom of Highline racers will cross Hidden Valley Road and climb Viewline to the intersection with Deadline, descend Deadline & Highline again, then turn right on Hidden Valley Road and ride to the finish line.

Course Map: Long course showing short course cutoff

Start Times: (ACC wants long course racers to finish 2nd Deadline descent before short course racers are on Deadline)
Wave 1: Time 6:00 – Long Course – Men’s A
Wave 2: Time 6:03 – Long Course – Women’s A, Men’s B
Wave 3: Time 6:35 – Short Course – All other categories

Parking Info: Parking is available at the Brush Creek Intercept Lot.

SKY MOUNTAIN PARK CANCELED FOR TONIGHT

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Dear Aspen Cycling Club Racers:

Pitkin County Open Space and Trails has notified us that we need to cancel tonight’s Sky Mountain Park mountain bike race. Trails are muddy and more rain is forecast this afternoon, so we need to stay off the course and let it dry.

This Roaring Fork Valley has not given us good bike racing weather so far this spring, and it saddens us to cancel so many early-season races. We hope warm, dry weather will arrive soon and the remainder of the season will be back on track.

Stay tuned for rescheduled race dates next week.

—ACC Board of Directors

2019 ACC KITS- order here

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The response for our new team kits have been overwhelming so we are opening up the shop for another opportunity to order kits — along with some new pieces for late summer and fall riding.

And don’t forget: those who have purchased a 2019 ACC membership will receive a discount code for 25% off.

Check out the whole assortment by following the links below.

Team Shop Access

*** Existing Team Shop Accounts Click Here ***
When logging in make sure to hit the Team Shop “Yes” bubble below your password. If anyone has trouble or needs a password reset email info_us@cuore.ch or call 844-839-7155.

*** New Team Shop Account Setup Click Here ***
The first time you visit the site you will create a new customer account. Any time after that just enter your account email, password and make sure to hit the Team Shop “Yes” bubble.

Team Shop Code: Aspen

Once logged in you will see the new menu title in the upper left (Aspen Cycling Club 19), click that title to populate the full shop.

If you have any trouble access the team shop or if you have an existing team shop account with Cuore and would like to have that updated please email info_us@cuore.ch or call 844-839-7155

2019 Categories

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You may change categories during the season. You may also race in different categories for mountain and road. See the Rules page for details.

2019 ACC Racing Categories 

A‐Open 
The highest level of competitor. Experience racing at top amateur or professional levels.
No age restriction.  Replaces “Senior Men A” and “Senior Women A” categories.

B‐Advanced 
Accomplished racers from advanced‐intermediate to expert levels.
No age restriction.  Replaces “Senior Men B” and “Senior Women B” and “Vet Men A” categories.

Men’s A, Women’s A, and Men’s B categories typically ride the longer course.
All other categories ride the standard course.

C‐Novice 
New and intermediate racers. No age restriction.  Replaces “Sport” category.

Men’s Master 50+ 
Accomplished racers age 50 or older as of December 31, 2019.
Masters may race in a younger Masters category or any of the A-B-C categories.

Men’s Grand Master 60+
All racing levels welcome, age 60 or older as of December 31, 2019.
Masters may race in a younger Masters category or any of the A-B-C categories.

Men’s Super Grand Master 70+ 
All racing levels welcome, age 70 or older as of December 31, 2019.
Masters may race in a younger Masters category or any of the A-B-C categories.

Women’s Master 50+
All racing levels welcome, age 50 or older as of December 31, 2019.
Masters may race in a younger Masters category or any of the A-B-C categories.

Women’s Grand Master 60+
All racing levels welcome, age 60 or older as of December 31, 2019.
Masters may race in a younger Masters category or any of the A-B-C categories.

Women’s Grand Master 70+
All racing levels welcome, age 60 or older as of December 31, 2019.
Masters may race in a younger Masters category or any of the A-B-C categories.

Elementary School, Ages 6-10
Eligible to participate in the Kids’ Night Event only. There is no weekly kid’s race series.

Middle School, Grades 5th  thru 8th
Grade based on upcoming school year. Only eligible to participate in

  • Mountain Bike Races
  • Road Time Trials
  • Road Races on closed roads (ie Ride for the Pass, Woody Creek Crit)

Middle school age racers are not allowed to compete in mass-start road races on open roads. Middle schoolers may “race up” in the High School or any of the A-B-C categories but the open roads restriction still applies.

High School, Grades 9th  thru 12th
All racing levels welcome. Grade based on upcoming school year. Eligible to compete in all ACC races.  Races the shortest adult course option.
High schoolers may “race up” in any of the A-B-C categories.