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Start Time: Saturday, October 1st, 2011 6:30am (America the Beautiful Park, exact location TBD)

What: Ride around Pikes Peak on the Ring the Peak Trail system

Maps Suggested: Pikes Peak Atlas, Ring the Peak Trail System – maps available for download online or for purchase at Mountain Chalet in downtown Colorado Springs.

GPS of Suggested Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/40807386/

No entry fee, no prizes, no support.

The Ring the Peak 100(ish)k is an unofficial mountain bike challenge taking place in Colorado Springs, CO as part of the Colorado Endurance Series. This is not an organized race or sanctioned event. It is similar in format and spirit to events such as the AZTR 300/750, Hardcoere 100, and other self-supported events.

All that is provided is a commonly used route, a suggested start time and tabulation of finishing times provided by riders. There is no race organization, no checkpoints, no support system, nothing. You are completely on your own. The route description/maps page contains a few tips with regards to logistics (water, etc) and timing (the aim is to finish in one day).

You’re welcome to ride the route at any time. A suggested start date is provided if you want others to ride with/against. If you want your time listed with other riders on the blog, you will need to adhere to the Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Rules & Regulations  as listed here. You should also adhere to the guidelines of self supported travel as outlined in the SWES site. It is your responsibility to know, understand and follow these rules.

There are no rewards for completing this, except for the immense sense of accomplishment you should feel, the fact that you’ve been able to enjoy the glorious beauty of this vast and underappreciated land.

This is intended to be NON-COMMERCIAL, Recreational-Use Activities that are held on parts of USFS lands in compliance with USFS Special Use Rules and Regulations.