Race update 5/14
Feed Zone - There will be tables set up with coolers of Hammer Heed and water that you can stop and fill your own bottles with. We will have cups of refreshment available to grab and go. (sorry, no bottles) Plan on staging your own bottles and food on the table, in a cooler, sack or whatever at the feed zone if you want to have your own feed available.
Race Update 5/12
The course is marked!
The race course will be open to other users during the race (hikers, horses, kids, dogs, etc.) so please be aware, use caution, and most of all be respectful so we don't lose this great venue. There will be signage to inform others that a race is in progress, but you never know who could wander on course unknowingly.
Also be aware there are two races going on simultaneously, the Front Range 50 and Battle the Bear. So, there will be racers passing and being passed, some from different races. Please be courteous, communicate to each other, and use good sportsmanship. The goal is to have a good time while still racing hard and keep in mind it's not the world championships, so be patient for a moment or two if it's not a good place to pass. Help each other to have fun out there!
The weather forecast looks good! - but if we do get a rain shower come through, start times may be adjusted accordingly.
The 8th Annual Battle the Bear Mountain Bike Race will take
place along the Hogback Ridge in Lakewood, Colorado at Bear
Creek Lake Park.
Events:
Saturday May 17th Introducing a completely
new 10 mile course this year! We are very excited
to present this year a new course which encircles the entire
Bear Creek Lake Park. The course is approximately
10 miles in length and features a taste of all types of
terrain, with one big climb, rolling hils, lots of singletrack
and exciting descents. There will be a neutral support
feed zone at the end of each lap. The Start/Finish venue
will be at Coyote Crossing.
Event Highlights:
Part of the inaugural Denver Fat Tire Festival, spectators
and racers alike will enjoy the hot racing action and
recreational rides and clinics going on at this fun venue.
There will be industry exposition tents with product
sampling, and raffles going on. Bring your cowbells or
noise-makers and see what Front Range racing is all about! Kick
off the mountain bike racing season in Colorado by bringing
the family and kids out to this annual spring ritual
of off-road fun. Visit the Denver Fat Tire Festival
page for full Festival activity information.
Camping:
Camping is available at the
Park with tables and firepits, on a first come basis,
for a nominal fee. We have reserved
a community site which holds 25 people. Contact the Park directly to
reserve an individual spot, or the Race Director for information on the community
site.
Pre-Registration:
You may register online beginning March 15th at Sportsbaseonline.com -
Online pre-registration cut-off is midnight on Wednesday, May 14th. Pre-registered
mail-in entries must be received by Monday, May 12th. You may also pre-register,
with no late fee, Friday afternoon May 16th, from 4-6 pm at Green Mountain
Sports, 303-987-8758.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup:
Cross Country race day registration and packet pick-up will be Saturday,
May 17th at Bear Creek Lake Park race site (Coyote Crossing) in Lakewood, Colorado
from 6:30am – 9am. Racers must register AT LEAST ONE HOUR PRIOR TO START. On-site
registration fee of $10 will be assessed for race-day registrations.
For More Information:
Call the Warriors Cycling Event Hotline at 970-262-9129 or Email
us.
Bear Creek Lake Park is operated by the City of Lakewood,
Colorado.
Important license Information:
Non USAC members will pay an additional $5 when registering. If you
are an expert or pro level rider you must purchase an annual license. USAC
has broken Juniors into three categories, which include Junior Beginner, Junior
Sport and Junior Expert, please register accordingly.
Results / Awards:
Race results will be posted at the finish area immediately following the completion of each category. An award ceremony, and a prize raffle for all categories also to be held at Coyote Crossing in the afternoon after the completion of the races. $1,000 cash will be divided up between pro men and women. Trophies will be given 3 deep in all other categories.
Bear's Cross Country Race
Saturday May 17th 8am - 2pm
Location:
Bear Creek Lake Park
15600 W. Morrison Road: 303.697.6159
Take C-470 to Morrison Rd exit, east to park entrance on
south side of Morrison Rd. Proceed east inside park to Coyote
Crossing.
Bear Creek Lake Park Venue Fee
There is a park fee of $4. Follow parking signs to the parking area.
Course Description:
We are very excited to present this year a new
course that
encircles the entire Bear Creek Lake Park. The course
is approximately 10 miles in length and features a taste
of all types of terrain, with one big climb, rolling hills,
lots of singletrack and exciting descents. There will be
a neutral support feed zone at the end of each lap. The Start/Finish
venue will be at Coyote Crossing.
Categories and Distances: (Approximate
only, as actual distances may change)
| Beginner Women and Beginner Juniors |
10 Miles |
| Beginner Men, All Junior Sport |
10 Miles |
| Sport Women, Junior Expert Women |
20 Miles |
| Sport Men, Expert Women, Singlespeeed
Women |
20 Miles |
| Junior Expert Men, Expert Men, Single Speed Men, Pro Women |
30 Miles |
| Pro, Semi-Pro Men |
30 Miles |
Start Times and Categories:
Each category will be broken down by age group into
2 minute interval starts.
| All Beginners, Beg. and Sport Juniors |
8:45 am |
All Senior Sport,
Women Pro/Expert/Singlespeed |
9:30 am |
| Men Pro/ Expert/ Singlespeed/ JrX |
11:30 am |
| Shimano Kid’s Race |
1:00 pm |
Free
Shimano Kids Race
Saturday 1:00pm
A free Shimano Kids Race will be presented for those 10 and
under at the start/finish area. Classes will be determined
based on the number of participants. All kids will receive
a medal and a t-shirt. Kids must be accompanied by a parent
and can register at the race site. All participants must
wear helmet.
