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June 5, 2007

MOUNTAIN BIKERS RACE INTO SUMMER AT WINTER PARK'S FIRST RACE OF THE SEASON, SATURDAY JUNE 9, 2007

Media Contacts:
Darcy Morse: (970) 726-1565
Jenn deBerge: (970) 726-1573

WINTER PARK, COLO., June 5, 2007 - Mountain bike racing kicks off in the High Country on Saturday, June 9, 2007 with the first race of the season, Race #1 of the Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series – the infamous hill climb.  This 5.3-mile non-technical leg burn will start at the base of Winter Park Resort, an elevation of 9,000 feet above sea level, and climb to the top of Mary Jane Mountain, covering a 2,062-foot elevation gain.  Race day registration is from 8 - 9 a.m. at the base of Winter Park; competition will begin at 10 a.m.  

Celebrating its 15th season, The Winter Park Mountain Bike Race Series is the largest cross-country series in Colorado.  Boasting over 600 miles of interconnected mountain bike trails in the area – 28 of which lare ift accessible and at the resort – it's no wonder then why more and more racers flock to the place they know best as – Mountain Bike Capital USA™.

Each summer, the Winter Park Mountain Bike Series attracts approximately 3,400 racers. Mountain Bike Race Series Director, Jon Nolting, attributes the series' success to its attraction for both beginner and pro riders. Through the last 15 years Winter Park Resort has developed a strong reputation for delivering professionally run races with great courses and a friendly staff.  

Formats for each race vary, but always include male and female rider divisions for ages 15 and under up through sixty and over. All races feature a wave start system, allowing riders to start with fellow members of the same classification level.  Medals are awarded for the top three riders for each age class in the beginner, sport, expert, and pro categories.  Two additional fun classifications include the single speed and the Clydesdale category for racers weighing in at over 200 pounds.  

Registration
Registrants of the series receive a commemorative t-shirt and water bottle.  Juniors 18 and under receive a $40 discount for series entry and a $10 discount for single race entry.  Adult single race pre-registration is available for $35 or day of for $45 between 8 - 9 a.m. at the base of the resort.  All competitions begin at 10 a.m.  Registration and entry fee details are available online at www.epicsingletrack.com.  Registration fees include refreshments, awards, and entry into prize drawings valued at over $2,000 per event.

Lodging
Racers often stay and play all weekend, allowing plenty of time to enjoy all that Winter Park has to offer.  Many of the races coincide with special area events including Crankworx Colorado, Winter Park Jazz Festival, Alpine ArtAffair, and the Rocky Mountain Wine, Beer and Food Festival.  

Contact Winter Park Central Reservations for weekend lodging specials or create your own getaway like the Mountain Bike Madness Package.  Receive two nights lodging, two days of mountain bike rentals and an all day Zephyr Express Bike Transport pass starting at $217.  Contact Winter Park Central Reservations staff at (800) 726-5813 for additional lodging information. 

2007 Winter Park Mountain Bike Series Schedule
Saturday, June 9: Hill Climb Kickoff
Saturday, June 16: Mountain Circuit
Saturday, July 7: Cross Country Super Loop
Saturday, July 21: Valley Point-to-Point
Saturday, Aug. 4: New Cross Country Course
Saturday, Aug. 25: King of the Rockies-Tipperary Point-to-Point (Series Finale)

For more information about the series, contact the Winter Park Competition Center at (303) 316-1590 or visit www.epicsingletrack.com.

For all media inquiries including digital images, b-roll film and press passes contact Darcy Morse at (970) 726-1565 or Jenn deBerge at (970) 726-1573.