Battle the Bear Mountain Bike Challenge
Lakewood, Colorado
May 9, 2009

Online Registration @ SportsBase.com
Printable Registration Form (.pdf)


Large Course Map/Description (jpg)

Bear's Cross Country Race
Saturday May 9th 8am - 2pm

Race update 5/5
The course is in the best shape I've seen in 9 years. Smooth as butta!
No license required to race - Ya! You can check-in and pick up number, goody bag, t-shirt, etc. at Green Mountain Sports Friday eve 4-6pm, and also register there with no late fee. Also Saturday race day registration and check-in available at Bear Creek.
Tents can be set up for support crews or spectators along the course at feed zone at Coyote Crossing. Team vans and trailers can park in Expo parking up top if you're in by 7:30am. All other parking down below.
Races will start in fisherman's parking at bottom of road.
Cyclocross bikes are allowed, if you dare!
Remember to have $5 per racer Park fee payable at entrance to Park. Spectators free.

Race update 5/3
The course is in great shape and the weather forecast looks good. All races will start at the bottom of the Coyote Crossing road to allow racers to position themselves before the singletrack starts. Course maps and descriptions are printable and the course is open for pre-riding.

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.

Events:
Saturday May 9th   We are very excited to continue using the new course presented last year 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 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. Contact the Park directly to reserve a spot.

Pre-Registration:
You may register online beginning March 15th at Sportsbaseonline.com - Online pre-registration cut-off is midnight on Wednesday, May 6th. Pre-registered mail-in entries must be received by Monday, May 4th.  You may also pre-register, with no late fee, Friday afternoon May 8th, 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 9th 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.

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.

Bear Creek Lake Park Venue Fee
There is a $5 per person venue fee upon entering park.

Course Description:
Tire Sealant is strongly recommended! Choose where to pass wisely as goatheads are prevalent. We are very excited to continue using the new course presented last year 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.

Feed Zone
There will be an aid station / feed zone on every lap at the start/finish area with Hammer Gels, Larabars, fruit, cookies, bagels, and coolers of Hammer Heed and water that you can stop and fill your own bottles with. You may stage your own bottles and food at the feed zone as well.

Race Course
The race course will be clearly marked and signage is up to inform others that a race is in progress, but you never know who could wander on course unknowingly, so please be aware, use caution, and most of all be respectful so we don't lose this great venue.

Also be aware there are two races going on simultaneously, the Front Range 50 and Battle the Bear. There will be racers passing and getting passed, some from different races. Please be courteous, communicate to each other, and use good sportsmanship. Be patient for a moment or two if it's not a good place to pass and help each other to have fun out there!

Tire and tube sealant is strongly recommended - there are goat heads on the course!

Categories and Distances:  (Approximate only, as actual distances may change)

Beginner Men, Women and Beginner Juniors	10 Miles
Sport, Clydesdale Men & Women, Sport Juniors	20 Miles
Pro, Expert, SS Men& Women, Junior Expert	30 Miles

Start Times and Categories:
Each category will be broken down by age group into 2 minute interval starts.

All Beginners	8:45 am
Sport, Clydesdale	9:30 am
Pro, Expert, SS	11:30 am

Free Shimano Kids Race
Saturday 1:00pm
A free Shimano Kids Race will be presented for those 12 and under at the start/finish area. All kids will receive a medal. Kids must be accompanied by a parent and can register at the race site. All participants must wear helmet.