Ear to the ground:
“Computers should have built-in breathalyzers.”
– One woman discussing possible solution to the pitfalls of drinking and online shopping
The 2013 itineration of the annual test of man vs. machine sold out this year in record time – a mere 36 hours. By contract, last year’s race took a full six days to fill.
“Yes, it’s crazy, astonishing, shocking ... Road Race and Tour sold out in 36 hours,” said Iron Horse spokeswoman Annie Cheeney when asked to confirm if the rumors were true. “It’s been wild but fun!”
Cheeney said last week’s local pre-registration party, on Nov. 29, helped get things rolling, with 200 spots sold that night. The remaining 2,300 coveted spots to Silverton were snatched up starting Dec. 1 at midnight, when registration opened to the masses.
As of press time, there were still spots left in the Women’s Road Race, the Quarter Horse 25-mile tour to Purgatory, criterium, time trial and mountain bike events.
To see for yourself, visit www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com
Now through Dec. 27, Trails 2000 is offering a special gift pack for the outdoor enthusiast on your list, which includes a one-year membership to Trails 2000 as well as a goodie bag with a custom Trails 2000 cowboy hat, water bottle and local maps. All for the dirt cheap price of $30.
The T2000 gift pack is available at Maria’s Bookshop and Mountain Bike Specialists, and for an additional $10, you can get your pack with a copy of the best-selling book Durango Hikes (at Marias only.)
Founded in 1989, the local trails advocacy group counts more than 2,000 members. Volunteers grind out some 3,000 hours of manual labor annually, building and maintaining the area’s vast network of trails, on both public and private lands.
“Computers should have built-in breathalyzers.”
– One woman discussing possible solution to the pitfalls of drinking and online shopping
Last one in is a rotten egg
To finish the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic you gotta be fast. Really fast.
To finish the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic you gotta be fast. Really fast.
The 2013 itineration of the annual test of man vs. machine sold out this year in record time – a mere 36 hours. By contract, last year’s race took a full six days to fill.
“Yes, it’s crazy, astonishing, shocking ... Road Race and Tour sold out in 36 hours,” said Iron Horse spokeswoman Annie Cheeney when asked to confirm if the rumors were true. “It’s been wild but fun!”
Cheeney said last week’s local pre-registration party, on Nov. 29, helped get things rolling, with 200 spots sold that night. The remaining 2,300 coveted spots to Silverton were snatched up starting Dec. 1 at midnight, when registration opened to the masses.
As of press time, there were still spots left in the Women’s Road Race, the Quarter Horse 25-mile tour to Purgatory, criterium, time trial and mountain bike events.
To see for yourself, visit www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com
A gift that keeps on giving
If the cyclist in your life is feeling deflated over missing the Iron Horse sign-up, here’s something that might pump him or her up: a Trails 2000 membership under the tree.
If the cyclist in your life is feeling deflated over missing the Iron Horse sign-up, here’s something that might pump him or her up: a Trails 2000 membership under the tree.
Now through Dec. 27, Trails 2000 is offering a special gift pack for the outdoor enthusiast on your list, which includes a one-year membership to Trails 2000 as well as a goodie bag with a custom Trails 2000 cowboy hat, water bottle and local maps. All for the dirt cheap price of $30.The T2000 gift pack is available at Maria’s Bookshop and Mountain Bike Specialists, and for an additional $10, you can get your pack with a copy of the best-selling book Durango Hikes (at Marias only.)
Founded in 1989, the local trails advocacy group counts more than 2,000 members. Volunteers grind out some 3,000 hours of manual labor annually, building and maintaining the area’s vast network of trails, on both public and private lands.
In this week's issue...
- January 25, 2024
- Bagging it
State plastic bag ban is in full effect, but enforcement varies
- January 26, 2024
- Paper chase
The Sneer is back – and no we’re not talking about Billy Idol’s comeback tour.
- January 11, 2024
- High and dry
New state climate report projects continued warming, declining streamflows