ATHLETIC CLUB AT THE WESTIN
EAGLE RANCH CLASSIC
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 | 4:30 P.M. | EAGLE, COLORADO

RACE DETAILS
The Eagle Ranch Classic will kick off the Athletic Club at the Westin Mountain Bike Race Series this Wednesday. Racers will enjoy a variety of double and single track with distances ranging from 3.5 miles for younger riders and beginners to 12.6 miles for more experienced riders.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Map
Short Loop:
From the start, ride up 2nd Gulch and bear left on the Jeep Road/Hardscrabble Connector. Turn left at the bottom of the hill towards Mayer Gulch and turn left on Mayer Gulch. Descend to the bottom and stay left towards Turniphead. Turniphead will take you back to the start/finish area.

Wall/Riddle Loop:
From the start, ride up 2nd Gulch and bear left on the Jeep Road/Hardscrabble Connector. Turn left at the bottom of the hill towards Mayer Gulch and turn left on Meyer Gulch. Descend to the bottom and turn right towards Wall Trail. At the corner, you will cross Haystacker Rd. (please use caution, there will be a course marshal on course) and continue up the Wall to Riddle. Follow Riddle back to Meyer Gulch and turn right. Use caution as loops merge here. Descend Mayer Gulch again and turn left onto Turniphead to return to the start/finish.

Bailey Loop:
From the start, ride up 2nd Gulch and continue straight at the Jeep Road/Hardscrabble Connector intersection. Continue climbing to Bailey single track and turn right. Ride up and down Bailey back to the start. Use caution when merging back onto the 2nd Gulch trail.


REGISTRATION
VRD Online Registration | Registration Form 
Costs: $26 preregistration (ending at 5 p.m. Tuesday)
           $37 day-of registration (ending at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday)  

DIRECTIONS
Take I-70 to Eagle (exit 147). At the roundabout, head south on Eby Creek Road. Continue south through the roundabouts on Eby Creek Road, until you cross the Eagle River. At the next roundabout, take the first right out of the roundabout onto Grand Avenue/Highway 6. Go west on Grand Avenue/Highway 6 for 0.8 miles to the next roundabout. At this roundabout, take the third right onto Sylvan Lake Road. Continue on Sylvan Lake Road approximately 1 mile, and then take a right on Eagle Ranch Road. Follow Eagle Ranch Road to 4th of July Road, then turn right. 4th of July Road takes you uphill for another mile or so, leading to Arroyo Drive. Turn left. The trailhead is approximately 0.25 mile on the right.

PARKING
Participants are asked to park at the after-party location in the Eagle Ranch Business District and ride to the start, as parking is extremely limited at the trailhead. If participants drive to the start, they will need to park on 4th of July Road as directed by VRD staff. Arroyo Drive will be closed to all vehicle traffic between 4th of July Road and Haystacker Drive from 4 to 8 p.m.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Larkburger Youth Series:

4:45:00 p.m. 
Sport Boys 11-14, Beginner Boys 15-16
1 Short Loop, 3.5 miles
4:45:30 p.m.
Sport Girls 11-14, Beginner Girls 15-16
1 Short Loop, 3.5 miles
4:46:00 p.m.Beginner Boys 11-14, Sport Boys 8-101 Short Loop, 3.5 miles
4:46:30 p.m.Beginner Girls 11-14, Sport Girls 8-101 Short Loop, 3.5 miles
4:47:00 p.m.Beginner Boys 8-101 Short Loop, 3.5 miles
4:47:30 p.m.Beginner Girls 8-101 Short Loop 3.5 miles

Adult Series:

5:45 p.m.
Men's Sport 18 & Under, Men's Sport 19-34
1 Short Loop, 1 Wall/Riddle Loop = 10.7 Miles
5:46 p.m.
Men's Sport 35-44
1 Short Loop, 1 Wall/Riddle Loop = 10.7 Miles
5:47 p.m.
Men's Sport 45-49
1 Short Loop, 1 Wall/Riddle Loop = 10.7 Miles
5:48 p.m.
Men's Sport 50+, Clydesdales
1 Short Loop, 1 Wall/Riddle Loop = 10.7 Miles
5:49 p.m.
Women's Sport 18 & Under, Women's Sport 19-34
1 Short Loop, 1 Wall/Riddle Loop = 10.7 Miles
5:50 p.m.
Women's Sport 34-44, Women's Sport 45+
1 Short Loop, 1 Wall/Riddle Loop = 10.7 Miles
5:51 p.m.
Men's Beginner
2 Short Loops = 7 Miles
5:52 p.m.Women's Beginner2 Short Loops = 7 Miles
   
6:45 p.m.
Men's Pro/Open, Men's Expert Under 35
1 Short Loop, 1 Bailey Loop, 1 Wall/Riddle Loop = 12.6 Miles
6:46 p.m.
Men's Expert 35-44, Men's Single Speed
1 Short Loop, 1 Bailey Loop, 1 Wall/Riddle Loop = 12.6 Miles
6:47 p.m.
Women's Pro/Open, Women's Expert Under 35
1 Short Loop, 1 Bailey Loop, 1 Wall/Riddle Loop = 12.6 Miles
6:48 p.m.
Men's Expert 45+
1 Short Loop, 1 Bailey Loop, 1 Wall/Riddle Loop = 12.6 Miles
6:49 p.m.
Women's Expert 35-44, Women's Expert 45+, Women's Single Speed
1 Short Loop, 1 Bailey Loop, 1 Wall/Riddle Loop = 12.6 Miles
THE GOODS

After-party
The Dusty Boot will host an after-party in Eagle with a free keg of beer provided by New Belgium Brewing Company, as well as drink specials from 808 Distillery for those 21 and older. Prizes will be presented to the top three finishers in each category after each race, with series prizes awarded to the top finishers in each category at the end of the final race of the season. Raffle prize drawings will also be held during each after-party, featuring products from local and national sponsors.
SPONSOR SHOUTOUT

In addition to the Athletic Club at the Westin, East West Destination Hospitality, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and The Dusty Boot, sponsors of the 2016 race series include Vail Valley Medical Center, Town of Eagle, The Steadman Philippon Research Institute, The Steadman Clinic, Central Rockies Mortgage, Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek, Apex Dental, New Belgium Brewing Company, POC, Avon Liquor, 808 Distillery, Optic Nerve, Outdoor Tech, Yellowbelly, Yetis Grind, Honey Stinger, Venture Sports, The Kind Bikes and Skis, Mountain Pedaler, Pedal Power and KZYR 97.7. The 2016 Youth Series is presented by Larkburger and KidSPORT.

Mountain Bikers Need Coverage Too
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is dedicated to bringing more affordable health care to you. Our new, Mountain Enhanced plans offer local solutions through partnerships with select area doctors and hospitals, so you can enjoy quality, low-cost care in the same place you work and play. Contact your broker for more information.
 
CONTINUE THE RACE EXPERIENCE...

JUNE 8 - Hammer in the Hay   
4 Eagle Ranch, after-party at 4 Eagle Ranch Grill 
 
JUNE 22* - Davos Dash *Please note change of date   
Start at West Vail Holiday Inn 
  
JULY 6* - Berry Creek Bash *Please note change of date  
Edwards, after-party at E|Town 
  
JULY 20 - Camp Hale Hup  
South of Red Cliff, after-party at the Minturn Saloon  
  
Eagle, after-party at The Dusty Boot in Eagle 
  
AUG. 24 - Beaver Creek Blast  
Beaver Creek, after-party The Dusty Boot in Beaver Creek 
MEET YOUR MEDICAL SUPPORT
The Steadman Clinic/Steadman Philippon Research Institute provides sports medicine coverage for the VRD mountain bike and trail running series. Athletic trainers are at each race and provide injury prevention, first aid, injury evaluation and referrals in case you get hurt. They are located at the start/finish line in The Steadman Clinic tent. Please feel free to use these services. Your athletic trainer for this week's race is:
Olivia Fernandes  

Born in Texas, Olivia did not stay in this state long as her parents were both serving in the United States Air Force at the time. She grew up throughout the United States and finally settled in northern Pennsylvania, where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Seeking further education and a change in climate, Olivia accepted a graduate assistantship position at the University of Florida where she has been working with the Department of Recreational Sports for the past two years. During this time, she had the opportunity to work as an Athletic Trainer for various unique sport club teams while earning her Master of Science Degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training. While at the University of Florida, Olivia was given many differing work opportunities, including a chance to travel with a Florida youth softball team to Peru for an international tournament. This occasion was particularly enjoyable for Olivia because she loves to travel. In addition to traveling, she enjoys cooking (more so eating), being outdoors, exercising, drawing and relaxing with friends and family. Olivia feels extremely blessed for the opportunity to work with and learn from outstanding medical professionals at the Steadman Clinic while enjoying the outdoor adventures Colorado has to offer.
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