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MTB Racing Returns to Durango w/ New Single Day, 4-Stage Durango Derby
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Elite mountain bike racing is about to make a comeback in Durango, Colorado this fall. Extra than simply elite racing although, the all-new Durango Derby will even characteristic a “serious-ly enjoyable” 2-person or 4-person crew class to make the occasion a blast for almost anybody.
The format is exclusive with a rally-style day crammed with 4 timed levels. In between these timed levels are three untimed switch levels. All collectively, you’re 50 miles on the day (damaged down into 36 miles of racing, and 12 miles of transfers). The 4 stage maps are at present reside on the Durango Derby web site, however you’re roughly 5,627′ of elevation simply within the race levels alone. Those that are feeling sturdy can select to journey all of it solo, or ther crew choices will permit riders to divide and conquer.
For the elite racing, anticipate to see professionals like Payson McElveen, Sarah Sturm, Stephan Davoust, Ellen Campbell, Howard Grotts, Todd Wells, and extra.
The race is about to happen Saturday, September twenty third 2023, with registration opening up April third at 9am. For extra data, take a look at the hyperlink beneath.