You're a gentleman Chris! Chris and I yo-yo 'd the whole race. Not often riding together, we always seemed to be back in the same place a few times a day! I was super grateful to tag along with this vet for sections of the ride. I went for it on the last day, but Chris still rolled in just minutes behind me!

Thanks for putting on a rad race Stefan. Was definitely worth the trip from Aus. I'll be doing more hiking training before coming back for round 2 though!

Cheers,
John

Hey all,

I'm keen to come sample some fine Colorado singletrack. Looking forward to it! I'm a CTR rookie and an out of towner (I'm based in Melbourne, AUS) so have a few basic questions:

- Do I need to register intent anywhere? I couldn't find this info on climbingdreams.
- Do most racers get a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue card? Necessary? I'll have travel insurance.
- Any recommendations on somewhere cheap/decent to stay in Durango for a few days before the race starts?

I'll no doubt 100 more annoying questions as my research continues...

Thanks!

Thanks ec_duz_it!

Hi all,

Just after some logistics advice from a non-local! I'll be flying into the West Coast US (probably LA or San Fran) from Australia. What's the best way to get to the start line in Durango? I can get an internal flight from Denver, but a little concerned about excess baggage. I've looked at United Airlines and they seem pretty pricey as the bike needs to be packed ultra compact or they charge you $150....

Any advice much appreciated!

JG