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It is here the first annual Spokes on Snow.

Come out and support another mountain trying to support mountain biking.

Official Press release;
Sunlight to Host First Ever “Spokes on Snow” Mountain Bike Race


Glenwood Springs, Colo. – Sunlight Mountain Resort and Arrow Racing will host their first annual “Spokes on Snow” Mountain Bike Race on Saturday, March 24—“The Ultimate Sunlight Dual that Defies the Seasons!”


As part of the Aspen Valley Harley Davidson Spring Thing festivities, brought to you by Moe’s Southwest Grill, Arrow Racing, the Post Independent and KSNO, “Spokes on Snow” will kick off a fun-filled weekend with a dual-slalom mountain bike race down Dotsero with jumps, berms and rollers. With amateur, pro, women’s and under 18 classes, it’s time to dust off the studded snow tires and get those mountain bikes ready for mud season. The race will be held on Sunlight’s Dotsero run at 10am. Registration is on Friday, March 23 from 1-3pm in Sunlight’s Guest Services department and on Saturday, March 24 from 7:30-9:30am in Sunlight’s lodge. Practice will be held on Friday from 3-5pm (weather permitting) and Saturday from 8-9:30am. Registration is $20 for pro competitors and $15 for all others. A cash purse comprised of $5 from each registration fee will be given to the race winner.


In addition, competitors and spectators can enjoy free live music from Soulfeel at 1pm and Jamaican Eclipse at 4pm. There will be other festivities galore including a tropical costume contest and prize giveaways from Pentax, artEpaca, Aspen Valley Harley Davidson, Girl Powder, Arrow Racing and MORE! For more information, visit www.sunlightmtn.com.


Complete Event Schedule


Friday, March 23

1-3pm Spokes on Snow Registration – Guest Services
3-5pm Spokes on Snow practice (weather permitting)


Saturday, March 24

7:30-9:30am Spokes on Snow Registration – Sunlight Lodge
8-9:30am Spokes on Snow Practice on Dotsero
9am Tropical Costume Contest Registration – Guest Services
10am Spokes on Snow Race
1-3:45pm Soulfeel
4-6:30pm Jamaican Eclipse


Sunday, March 25

8-9:30am Joslin Freeride Registration – Sunlight Lodge
8-10am Spring Slush Big Air Registration – Sunlight Lodge
10am Joslin Freeride
10am-2pm Spring Slush Big Air Registration – Guest Services
11:30am-2pm Cole Campbell & Rattlebone
2pm Spring Slush Big Air Competition – Dotsero
3-5:30pm Hideouts


Throughout Both Days

Fun competitions in the Sunlight Lodge, voting for departmental decorations, Jamaican drink specials and prize giveaways


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About Sunlight Mountain Resort

Surrounded by the White River National Forest near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Sunlight Mountain Resort encompasses hundreds of acres for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and show shoeing. With slopes ranging from beginner to expert, three terrain parks, one of Colorado’s steepest runs, and 29 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails, Sunlight offers something for everyone at down-to-earth prices. Amenities include a restaurant, lounge, equipment rental, retail shop, education center, children’s center, and snowmobile tours. Kids ski free with Ski-Swim-Stay packages that include lift tickets, lodging, and a swim at the Hot Springs Pool. Visit www.sunlightmtn.com or www.skiswimstay.com.


About Aspen Valley Harley-Davidson

Conveniently located midway between Aspen and Vail on Highway 82 in South Glenwood Springs, Colo., Aspen Valley Harley-Davidson is a full-service Harley-Davidson dealership, offering sales of new and pre-owned motorcycles, service, rentals, parts, collectables, and apparel. Visit www.aspenhd.com for more information.

 

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We snapped some pics of the course this morning while we were testing the jumps. Everything is holding up great and the snow is nice and solid. Bring your warm weather gear and studded tires. I have been out in just a t-shirt and jeans while riding and working.

Now for the pics:

Looking down from large jump at the bottom third of the course

Picture of the large gap to camel jump