The Crested Butte News Serving the Gunnison Valley since 1999
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Thursday, January 2, North Village Classic.
Location: North Village in Mt. Crested Butte
Race Details: 10 miles; 8 laps on a 1.25-mile loop
Race solo or in teams of 2 or 4.
Times: 9 a.m. check-in
10:30 a.m. Racer meeting (required)
11 a.m. Race start
2 p.m. Awards at the venue
Located about 1.5 miles past Crested Butte Mountain Resort, North Village is one of the most scenic areas in the entire valley with gorgeous views of Mt. Axtell, Gothic Mountain and Mt. Crested Butte. This area is a must-ride.
Award categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in 4-P Coed, Men, and Women; 2-P Coed, Men, and Women; Solo 20-35 Men and Women; Solo 35-50 Men and Women; Solo 50+ Men and Women
After Party:
6 p.m. at Elk Avenue Brewing Company, 215 Elk Ave., with music by Gun Rack. All are welcome to come party with us. Racers, show your wristbands for a free Upslope beer, and please remember to tip your bartender even if you get a free drink. Other drinks and food will be available for purchase as well.
Friday, January 25, Demo Day
Location: North Village in Mt. Crested Butte
Times: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Test ride some of the latest and greatest fat bikes on the market. Try a fat bike for the first time or throw your leg over a brand new 2019 model. All event vendors will be at North Village from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration and check-in for Saturday’s Championship race and Sunday’s Crit will also be available.
After Party: Hit the streets of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte for drinks, dinner and live music. There’s lots to do in town, and many restaurants and shops will be offering FBW-specific specials. Check the racer booklet’s Local Specials page for details.
Saturday, January 26, Borealis Fat Bike World Championships
Location: The Club at Crested Butte
Times: 8 a.m. Check-in
10:30 a.m. Racer meeting (required)
11 a.m. Race start
Race Details: Championship Race: 32 miles; 4 laps on an 8-mile loop. Fun Race: 16 miles; 2 laps on an 8-mile loop.
2019’s new race venue and course are sure to please. Watch from the deck of the Club at Crested Butte as racers wind their way around the golf course, out to town ranch and back again. The viewing and racing will be better than ever.
Award categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Fun Jr. Women and Men, 20-29 Women and Men, 30-39 Women and Men, 40-49 Women and Men, 50+ Women and Men, Clydesdales, Athenas; Championship Jr. Women and Men, 20-29 Women and Men, 30-39 Women and Men, 40-49 Women and Men, 50+ Women and Men; $6,000 cash purse for 1st-5th Overall Women and Men
After Party: 6 p.m. at Talk of the Town, 230 Elk Ave.
6:15 p.m. Awards
6:45 p.m. Live music by Alternative People. Anyone is welcome for the awards ceremony and live music. Racers, show your wristbands for a free Upslope beer; please remember to tip your bartender even if you get a free drink. Other drinks will be available at the bar as well.
Sunday, January 27 Winter Townie Crit
Location: 3rd to 1st Street on Elk Avenue
Times: 9 a.m. Check-in
10:30 a.m. Racer meeting (required for fun and pro heat racers)
11 a.m. Fun heat
12 p.m. Pro heat
1:15 p.m. Awards on the Brick Oven deck
Race Details: New this year. Grab your winter bike (town, fatty, skinny, whatever) and your best Crested Butte locals costume. Race 45 minutes around a downtown loop then kick off the sprint for a two-lap finish. Come out for the fun or the pro heat, and stay for awards and beer.
Award categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in fun and pro; best costume and best bike decor in fun all win Eldo gift cards.
