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

Volunteer: To sign up to Marshal for this race or any race this season go to the Marshal Sign-Up

Race Day Sign-In: Everyone must sign-in at each race regardless of membership level. Race day sign-in will take place from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM at the start of the race (unless specifically noted otherwise). Race numbers are issued for each discipline for the entire season. Bring your number to every race – lest you have to wear the handwritten Number Of Shame! Race day entry fees are free for juniors and full members, $20 for non-members.

Registration: View registration information here

Categories: Click Here for more information about our race categories.

Cancellation policy: PLEASE DO NOT PHONE OR TEXT THE RACE DIRECTOR FOR RACE CANCELLATION INFORMATION. In the event of inclement weather on race day, the Aspen Cycling Club Board of Directors will communicate with the Race Director to determine the Club’s ability to operate a race that is reasonably safe for competitors, and, for mountain bike races, preserves the integrity of local trails. All racers should assume that a final decision will be made at the start line by the race director. However, when possible, the Board of Directors will alert racers of a race cancellation prior to the start by emailing the Club email group, and posting on the website and the ACC Facebook page by 5pm.

Sky Mountain Park (Cozyline-Deadline) presented by Viceroy Snowmass (MTB)

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The 2019 Sky Mountain Park mountain bike race is presented by the Viceroy Snowmass.

Date: Wednesday, July 3rd 2019
Event Type: Mountain Bike
Start Time: 6:00pm
Parking Info:  Intercept 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.

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.

Volunteer: To sign up to Marshal for this race or any race this season go to the Marshal Sign-Up

Race Day Sign-In: Everyone must sign-in at each race regardless of membership level. Race day sign-in will take place from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM at the start of the race (unless specifically noted otherwise). Race numbers are issued for each discipline for the entire season. Bring your number to every race – lest you have to wear the handwritten Number Of Shame! Race day entry fees are free for juniors and full members, $20 for non-members.

Registration: View registration information here

Categories: Click Here for more information about our race categories.

Cancellation policy: PLEASE DO NOT PHONE OR TEXT THE RACE DIRECTOR FOR RACE CANCELLATION INFORMATION. In the event of inclement weather on race day, the Aspen Cycling Club Board of Directors will communicate with the Race Director to determine the Club’s ability to operate a race that is reasonably safe for competitors, and, for mountain bike races, preserves the integrity of local trails. All racers should assume that a final decision will be made at the start line by the race director. However, when possible, the Board of Directors will alert racers of a race cancellation prior to the start by emailing the Club email group, and posting on the website and the ACC Facebook page by 5pm.

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

Frying Pan presented by Limelight Hotel (Road)

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The 2019 Frying Pan Road Race is presented by the Limelight Hotel.

Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Start Time: 6:00pm
Location: Registration and start line will be 2 miles up the Frying Pan Road from Basalt
Event Type: Road
Party info: Post Race party at the Tipsy Trout

IMPORTANT: NUMBER PLACEMENT
The Frying Pan road race is ACC’s longest and most attended race. Even with its length and climbs, this race typically comes down to a series of pack finishes.

In order to accurately collect your finish time and position, you need to pin your number in the correct position (see image below). The camera needs to see your bib as you cross the line. If the camera can’t see your bib, you don’t get a time.

The bib needs to be placed on your RIGHT RIB CAGE so that it can be read while your hands are on the handlebars. USE FOUR (OR MORE) PINS. DO NOT FOLD NUMBER. Racers need to keep their hands on their bars (don’t sit up) when crossing the finish line. Bibs should be pinned on the right rib cage.

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Course Description: Both the short and long course share the same first 13 miles. From the start, the course heads east up the Frying Pan Road past Ruedi Reservoir to the high point above the reservoir at mile marker 17.

Short Course: Short course categories will turn around at mile marker 17 and reverse course to the finish line near mile marker 4. Race distance for this group is about 28 miles.

Long Course: From the high point above the reservoir the long course categories will continue east on the Frying Pan Road to the Norrie Colony (about 25 miles from the start) where they will reverse course and ride to finish line near mile marker 4. For these three groups, the race features approximately 48 miles of racing and 3,000 feet of climbing.

Course Map:
Short course: Frying Pan Road Race short course
Long course: Frying Pan Road Race long course

Start Times:
Wave 1: 6:00pm – Long Course – Men’s Open
Wave 2: 6:02pm – Long Course – Women’s Open, Men’s Advanced
Wave 3: 6:08pm – Short Course – Women’s Advanced, Men’s Master 50+, Women’s Master 50+,  Men’s Grand Master 60+, High School
Wave 4: 6:10pm – Short Course – Men’s Novice, Women’s Novice, Men’s Super Grand Masters 70+

Reminder:  *** Since this is a road race on open roads, Middle School Racers are NOT ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE****

Parking: Limited parking is available at the start line approximately 2 miles up the Frying Pan Road. Racers are encouraged to park in Basalt and ride to the start as part of their warm-up.

Volunteer: To sign up to Marshal for this race or any race this season go to the Marshal Sign-Up


Race Day Sign-In: Everyone must sign-in at each race regardless of membership level. Race day sign-in will take place from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM at the start of the race (unless specifically noted otherwise). Race numbers are issued for each discipline for the entire season. Bring your number to every race – lest you have to wear the handwritten Number Of Shame! Race day entry fees are free for juniors and full members, $20 for non-members.


Registration: View registration information here


Categories: Click Here for more information about our race categories.


Cancellation policy: PLEASE DO NOT PHONE OR TEXT THE RACE DIRECTOR FOR RACE CANCELLATION INFORMATION. In the event of inclement weather on race day, the Aspen Cycling Club Board of Directors will communicate with the Race Director to determine the Club’s ability to operate a race that is reasonably safe for competitors, and, for mountain bike races, preserves the integrity of local trails. All racers should assume that a final decision will be made at the start line by the race director. However, when possible, the Board of Directors will alert racers of a race cancellation prior to the start by emailing the Club email group, and posting on the website and the ACC Facebook page by 5pm.