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.

Order your ACC Team Kit here.

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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We are so excited to reveal new ACC kit design, which pays homage to our unique mountain locale.  The design on the kits reflect the topographical coordinates of Aspen. We designed this kit with the help of  THE NORTHFACE and CUORE of Switzerland.  We hope you like it as much as we do and wear it proudly.    

Our custom CUORE shop is open from April 11–28.  You can order a FULL KIT– jerseys, bibs, socks, vests, even arm and leg warmers! Or if you want to just order socks you can do that too…  Also, keep in mind, if you are a hard fit, Cuore can add custom tailoring to your order. The tailoring allows a rider to adjust their arm, torso and leg length. We will have sample kits to try on at the kick-off party on April 17th.  The sizing kit samples have measuring tabs sewn on so the rider can try on the gear and measure where they might make an adjustment.

Pricing as shown on the shop page is for non-members, and ACC members will receive a 25% off code within 48 hour of registering for a 2019 membership. You can become a member by clicking on the ” Join and Connect” tab on the homepage of this website

Now, how to ORDER the kits:

Below is the link to access the login page.  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

https://www.cuore.ch/teamshop/us/login.php

  Team Shop Code: Aspen

Once logged in you will see the new menu title in the upper left, 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

HAPPY ORDERING!

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:

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.


Snowmass Circuit – Road Race

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Date: Tuesday, September 10
Location: Owl Creek Road at the entrance to Two Creeks Base Area, Snowmass Village.
Start Time: 5:30pm
Event Type: Road
Course Description: The classic Snowmass Circuit road race starts near the entrance to Two Creeks Base Area on Owl Creek Road in Snowmass Village. At the start, racers will head west on Owl Creek Road and make a right hand turn onto Brush Creek Road for a fast decent. After the descent, racers will make a sharp right-hand turn through the roundabout onto a climb up Highline Road, then make a final right-hand turn back to the Start/Finish on Owl Creek Road. Each lap is approximately 3.7 miles in length.
Course Map: One lap
Waves / Start Times / Laps:

NOTE THAT THE FIRST WAVE STARTS AT 5:30PM TO ACCOUNT FOR SUNSET TIME

Wave 1: 5:30 PM – 3 LAPS – All categories except Men’s A, Women’s A, Men’s B
Wave 2: At conclusion of Wave 1 (~6:05) – 5 LAPS – Men’s A
Wave 3: Three minutes after Wave 2 (~6:08) – 5 LAPS – Women’s A, Men’s B

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

Warm-Up: Please do not warm up on the race course after 6:00pm. After that time, please ride toward Aspen on Owl Creek Road. Be respectful of traffic and property during your warmup. Do not block cars, and do not urinate in public. If caught urinating, you will be disqualified from the evening’s race. Plan accordingly.

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.


Prince Creek MTB Race

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Date: Wednesday, May 15,  2019

Location: Prince Creek Trail System, Carbondale. Parking will be at Roaring Fork High School. Registration will be near start line—allow time to ride to the start (3 miles).

Start Time: 6:00pm

Event Type: Mountain Bike – FREE EVENT

Course Description:

The short course will be a loop on the Prince Creek Trails. The long course will add on an additional loop. Riders will start at the new parking area, the “Bull Pen”. Riders will start on the road for a bit and get on the single track at Tybar Ranch Gate (left off road). Climb on the Prince Creek trail and continue climbing Monte Carlo trail. Riders will rejoin the Monte Carlo trail at the new BLM campground. Climb single track to BLM 8320/Porcupine Traverse, then turn left onto BLM 8320 and follow it to Highline Trail. Turn right on to Highline Trail, follow Highline to BLM 8320, turn right and climb BLM 8320 to Trough. Descend Trough to South Porcupine. Turn left on South Porcupine and then turn right onto Ginormous. Descend Ginormous. Turn left after Ginormous onto Monte Carlo and climb Monte Carlo through to BLM 8320/Porcupine Traverse again. Turn left towards Highline again. Short Course: Finish next to Highline gate at base of Highline. Long Course: Climb through Highline again then continue up BLM 8320 to Father of Ginormous. Riders will descend Father of Ginormous through the extension (watch out for trail changes). After the descent, long course riders will turn left again up prince creek trail to porcupine traverse and finish next to the Highline Gate.

Waves / Start Times / Laps:

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 6:05 – Short Course – All other categories

Parking Info: Very limited parking is available at the Prince Creek Trails. Please park at Roaring Fork High School and ride to the start line (about 25 minutes at an easy pace).

Race Day Sign-In: Sign in and/or paper registration takes opens at 5:00pm at the START LINE. From parking at the Roaring Fork High School to start line on Prince Creek Road is about 25 minutes at an easy riding pace. The Prince Creek MTB Race will be free of charge for all racers.

Warm-Up: Please do not warm up on the race course after 6:00pm. After that time, ride on Prince Creek Road below the start area. Be respectful of traffic and property during your warmup. Do not block cars, and do not urinate in public. If caught urinating, you will be disqualified from the evening’s race. Plan accordingly.

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.