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Subject: Off road Tri's
I'm looking to do some off road Tri's this season sometime in late June-September can anybody recommend one? I'd prefer either a sprint of Olympic type distance.

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2014-04-14 3:02 PM
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If you're referring to XTERRA type races, there are quite a few in Colorado.  Most are a hybrid of the Olympic distance, though two "sprint" types come to mind:  XTERRA Lory near Ft. Collins and the sprint distance at Beaver Creek in July.

You can head to XTERRA's website to find a list:   http://www.xterraplanet.com/events?action=tribe_list&tribe_paged=1&tribe-bar-geoloc-lat=39.5500507&tribe-bar-geoloc-lng=-105.78206740000001&tribe-bar-geoloc=colorado&tribe_eventcategory=104

I've raced Lory, Buffalo Creek and both distances at Beaver Creek.  They've added quite a few new ones this year that look cool.  There is also a local race in September at Bear Creek State Park in Morrison called the Bear It All.  It's a sprint distance as well.

Lory and Bear It All are among the "easier" of the distances.  Beaver Creek is a killer because of the elevation and net gain on the bike.  Buffalo Creek is an amazing course with a longer bike.

Have fun!  I raced XTERRA exclusively last year and had a blast.  It's a laid back vibe but very competitive.  Great mountain bike skills for descending and climbing endurance are a HUGE advantage in XTERRA.

2014-04-14 3:42 PM
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If you are looking for a september off road tri, the one in Fruita is going to be an xterra this year. I was signed up for it last year but got stuck in a snowstorm on vail pass and didn't get there in time. They moved the date from october to sEptember this year. I did the bike and run courses later that day and it was really fun. I'll be there this year for sure.
2014-04-15 9:54 AM
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Originally posted by robertbarker50

If you are looking for a september off road tri, the one in Fruita is going to be an xterra this year. I was signed up for it last year but got stuck in a snowstorm on vail pass and didn't get there in time. They moved the date from october to sEptember this year. I did the bike and run courses later that day and it was really fun. I'll be there this year for sure.



Robert, You are so right!!!!

The Desert Edge Sprint & Olympic are awesome races out here on the western slope. http://www.racingunderground.com/desertsedgetri/for more info. I believe this is the 3rd year & each year has evolved into a family festival atmosphere. Many of you might know Darrin from underground racing, which means you know he kicks A$$.

The lake swim is beautiful, the bike tours through farm land w/incredible views, & the trail run loops around the lake on perfectly packed single track. Highline Lake offers camping & Fruita Colorado has all of your coffee bagel needs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz2sVcKpBDkis a youtube video of the course!!!

So I ask," Do you have a reason why you can't make the trip???" I encourage you to travel on over for this event. You will be so stoked!!! Mark it on your calendar. Sept 13th 2014 XTERRA and Sept 14th Sprint & Olympic

And thanx again for supporting the western slope.
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