11th Annual Buena Vista Bike Fest - May 16, 2009

Congratulations to all 2009 BVBF finishers. Thank you for choosing our event. We enjoyed seeing returning riders and meeting first timers. We hope you enjoyed the ride and the post ride celebration in the park.

This year over 170 prizes were given away at the post ride party. Many of these prizes were provided by bike shops and small businesses. If you received a prize from a shop or small business, please contact them and thank them for supporting BVBF.

Congratulations to Gwen Seccombe (Rider #1239) of Nathop, CO the winner of the Giant Road Bike. Thank you everyone who purchased extra tickets for the bike. Between the BVBF contribution and the proceeds of tickets sales, we raised $1600 which will be divided between our two charities of Kid's on Bikes and Medicine Wheel.

Finally thanks to all our great volunteers, sponsors, vendors and organizing committee for making the 11th BVBF the best ever.

The beautiful century route goes North to Leadville, along the scenic rolling hills of Turquoise Lake Road, around the Mineral Belt Trail passing aspen groves and conifer forests, meandering through the historic Leadville Mining District, and back to Buena Vista in the shadows of Colorado’s highest mountain peaks. Nearly all of the climbing is completed over the first 60 miles of the ride, with the last 40 miles essentially downhill to flat! Riders also have options to take shorter routes including a 35 miler, a 50 miler, and a “metric century” (62 miles) while still enjoying the Collegiate Peaks’ magnificent scenery.

BVBF is sponsored by the Colorado Springs Cycling Club, the Chaffee County Chamber of Commerce and the Bristol Brewing Company of Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Cycling Club prides itself in putting on one of Colorado's finest events. We have been told by our riders that our rest stops are the best of any ride they have ever done. Our routes are well covered with SAG vehicles. For your safety, the Chaffee County Search & Rescue provides EMT support.

2009 News:
New sponsors include Bristol Brewing, Giant Bicycles & Prefect Food Bars
Giant Performance Road Bike ~ Defy 2 (MSRP $1,025) - Giveaway Details
    * ALUXX SL Aluminum Frame
    * Fork, Advanced-Grade Composite
    * 9-Speed (12/25 Cassette), Shimano
    * FSA Omega Cranks, Triple 30/39/50
    * Mavic CXP 22 Rims, Sealed Formula Hubs, 700x23 Kenda Kriterium Tires
    * Giant Composite Seat Post
Vendor Expo at Post Ride Celebration
View the 2009 limited edition Event Jersey

2008 Ride Event Photos are available from Barak Naggan Photography.

Saturday, May 16, 2009
You may start your ride any time after 7:00 am. Suggested start times are listed below.

Plan to spend the weekend in Buena Vista and enjoy other rides including some great mountain biking in the area. Check-in at The Trailhead for other rides and routes in the area. Springtime in Buena Vista is also an excellent opportunity for fishing, hiking, rafting and numerous other outdoor activities.