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Three Fun Run & Bike Events at Denver's Cherry Creek State Park | ||
2007-2008 Race DatesDecember 8, 2007: January 19, 2008: February 16, 2008: Final Series Standings: Click Here Race & Entry InformationDenver's low key, low cost multisport winter series!!! The Chilly Cheeks Winter Duathlon series is composed of three bare-bones events at the Cherry Creek Reservoir. We provide a marked and marshaled course, accurate timing, light refreshments, and some fun mid-winter competition in the heart of Denver. Enter one race, or all-three - it's up to you. No, you won't get splits, a t-shirt, or a gourmet meal - but you won't be out the big bucks either. Early-registration for each race for just $22 - or $60 for the whole 3-race series if you register by November 28th! Register for all three by January 1st and get a great technical shirt by GoLite using their amazing Cocona fabric ($30 retail). Men's and women's sizes are available. Entry Fees go up to $26 starting 10 days before each event, and are $30 on race day, so please try and register ahead of time. As you can imagine, our data entry person hates typing loads of entries in the cold! Awards will be presented for the overall series only. There will be two divisions - Fat-Tire and Open, with 3 age categories for men and women in each division: 39 & under, 40-49, and 50 & over. (Sorry, no relay teams). If you enter the Fat Tire Division, you must ride a mountain bike or Hybrid with a minimum tire width of 1.90. If you enter the Open Division, you may ride whatever type of bike the weather and course conditions dictate.  Sometimes it's sunny and dry Remember, this is a winter event, and although the entire bike course is paved, there may be snow, sand, and/or ice along the route. This website will be updated approximately 2 days before each event with the course condition to assist you in choosing your bike and shoes for the event..  Sometimes it's snowy and grey Races will be contested regardless of conditions - and if the weather warrants we may change the distances, course, or format of the race accordingly, so no grumbling - this is all about having fun in the winter. Point Standings & AwardsPoints will be awarded in two divisions - Fat-Tire and Open, with 3 age categories for men and women in each division: 39 & under, 40-49, and 50 & over. Your series age will be based on your age on January 1, 2007. You cannot switch series categories once the series begins. If you enter the Fat Tire Division, you must ride a mountain bike or Hybrid with a minimum tire width of 1.90. If you enter the Open Division, you may ride whatever type of bike the weather and course conditions dictate. Remember, this is a winter event, and although the entire bike course is paved, there may be snow, sand, and/or ice along the route. This website will be updated approximately 2 days before each event with the course condition to assist you in choosing your bike and shoes for the event.. Races will be contested regardless of conditions - and if the weather warrants we may change the distances, course, or format of the race accordingly, so no grumbling - this is all about having fun in the winter. There will be no awards presented for the three events individually. Instead, points will be awarded to the top-15 in each category as follows: PLACE POINTS 1 20 2 18 3 16 4 14 5 12 6 10 7 9 8 8 9 7 10 6 11 5 12 4 13 3 14 2 15 1 You must complete at least 2 events to be eligible for series awards, however points will accumulate throughout all 3 races in the series. Depth of series awards will in each category will be based on entries received. PAST RESULTS2006/07 Race Results:
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February 16th Race UpdateCOURSE UPDATE: Posted 02/14/08 - Well, Cherry Creek State Park received about 2 inches of fresh snow this morning, but the good news is Friday is supposed to be sunny and 40 degrees, so the roads should melt off in time for Saturday's race! More on the course in a minute. First, please be aware of the New Packet Pick-Up Procedure: You must show a Photo Id when you pick up your bib number. We have discovered a number of unregistered participants racing under another athlete's name. This creates a huge liability issue. USAT instituted the photo ID rule several years ago when a person who was racing under another athlete's name was hit by a car. You must now pick up your race number in person and present a photo ID in order to receive your bib number and timing chip. One additional note. Parking will be allowed in the lot adjacent to the transition area until it fills. Once the lot has filled, cones will be placed across the entry way. Please, do not drive through the cones. The lot really is full. I have been told that any cars parked on the grass will be towed by the park. There is plenty of parking available just 200 yards away at the Marina. OK, back to the race! The bike course is now covered in a light layer of snow. This should melt off by the start of the race, but please be ready for anything. Saturday's race starts with a 10.8 mile bike ride. The start procedure will be as follows: groups of 10 or less riders will start at 1-minute intervals. Starting Waves will be seeded randomly (varying abilities in each group) to avoid packs forming on the bike. The bike course will be identical to race #1 (the December race). Remember - no drafting! Please leave at least 3 bike lengths between your front wheel and the rear wheel of the bike ahead of you. If you would like to pass, please do so quickly. The run course should be almost snow-free on race morning. Again - should. It will be a 4-mile counter-clockwise loop on a mix of bike path, dirt trail, and road. I expect that neither the run or bike course will need to be altered this month!!! We will be calculating final series point standings at the race, so please stick around and pick up your award if you think you may have won. A link to the current point standings is posted with the 2008 results and registration links. The weather forecast looks great!!! We'll see you on Saturday.  A nice dry bike route The SeriesThe Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series is composed of 3 events - each with a different format. Each race is comprised of approximately 4 miles of running on paved roads, bike paths, and dirt trails. There will also be approximately 10 miles of paved cycling in each race. Keep in mind, this is a winter event, and although the entire bike course is paved, there may be snow, sand, and/or ice along the route. This website will be updated approximately 2 days before each event with the course conditions to assist you in choosing your bike and shoes for the event. The photos on this page will give you an idea of the variety of conditions you may experience in this series. Races will be contested regardless of conditions - and if the weather warrants we may change the distances, course, or format of the race accordingly, so no grumbling - this is all about having fun in the winter. December 8, 2007: Start Time-10:00 a.m. - Click Here for Course Map Chilly Cheeks #1 will start with a 4-mile road and dirt-trail run, finish with a 10 mile paved bike ride. The event will start and finish at the Hobie Hill area, near the West Entrance to the park. You can park at Cherry Creek High School and ride the 0.5 miles in, or drive in and park at the Marina. Directions: From I-25 Take Exit 199 (Belleview) and turn East on Belleview. Drive approximately 1.5 miles to Dayton (there is a stoplight). Turn left on Dayton and drive approximately 0.5 miles. The park entrance will be on your right. You do not need to pay to enter the park - drive past the booth, and watch for the left turn into the Marina - you will see the bike racks, etc. as you drive in. January 19, 2008: Start Time-10:00 a.m. - Click Here for Course Map Chilly Cheeks #2 will be a fun and unique race. After completing a 1.5 mile run on paths and roadways in the park, you will mount your bikes for a 4-mile paved ride to a second transition area. From here, you will run 2.5 miles on roadways and paved & dirt running paths, then hop on your bikes again for a paved 6 mile ride. If you choose to run and ride in different shoes, you will need to carry your running shoes with you on the bike. No staging of gear will be allowed in T2. This race will start and finish at the Smoky Hill parking area on the East side of the park. There is ample parking at the transition area. Directions: From I-25 or I-70, exit onto I-225. You will then take the Parker Road Exit, and go South on Parker Road. The park entrance will be on your right just a short distance down Parker Road. You do not need to pay to enter the park - just inform the person at the booth that you are entered in the race. Signs will direct you to the Smoky Hill area, and the race start. February 16, 2008: Start Time-10:00 a.m. - Click Here for Course Map Chilly Cheeks #3 will start with a 10 mile non-drafting paved bike ride. Riders will go off in groups of 5-10 at 1 minute intervals. Starting groups will be assigned as entries are received. The race will finish with a 4-mile road and dirt-trail run. The event will start and finish at the Hobie Hill area, near the West Entrance to the park. You can park at Cherry Creek High School and ride the 0.5 miles in, or drive in and park at the Marina. Directions: From I-25 Take Exit 199 (Belleview) and turn East on Belleview. Drive approximately 1.5 miles to Dayton (there is a stoplight). Turn left on Dayton and drive approximately 0.5 miles. The park entrance will be on your right. You do not need to pay to enter the park - drive past the booth, and watch for the left turn into the Marina - you will see the bike racks, etc. as you drive in.  An unusually snowy run course TRAINING PLANSThe Chilly Cheeks Winter Duathlon Series is a great way to get ready for the 2008 Mile-High Duathlon Series. The events are low key and fun!!! We have two FREE Duathlon Training Guides that you can download from our website to take your training a step further. The first plan, like the Chilly Cheeks Series, is a low-key approach to duathlon training. It basically gives you the guidelines, and you take it from there. The second is a more structured approach to training. You fill out a series of worksheets, and come up each day's workouts for the whole season! Want More Info??? Click Here!!! For more information on the Chilly Cheeks Duathlon Series, call Darrin or Jill at 303-642-7917, or email info@racingunderground.comRefunds & Transfer Policy: Click Here |
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