This beautiful high mountain venue is the perfect place to watch or ride with some of the best bikers in the country. Based in the Town of Mountain Village at the base of Telluride Ski Area, the race will be held on courses built for the 2002 World Cup.
Organization: Telluride Ski Resort
Dates: 08/10/2012 - 08/12/2012 update info
Time: 9:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 PM
Event Cost: varies
Venue: Full Tilt in Telluride in Mountain Village,CO
Contact: Town of Mountain Village
Email:
Website: www.mtnvillage.com
Event Details:
Full Tilt in Telluride is a part of the Mountain States Cup race series. Mountian village is a gondola ride away from Telluride!!
Saturday's events include a hill climb and four cross race. Sunday's events include a cross country and downhill race.
Cross country and downhill races are qualifiers for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships.
All racers 18 & under pay the junior entry fee. So even if you are race CAT 1 15-18, make sure to register under the 15-18 so you so you get the best price!
- Several different bike events including the cross country, the downhill, super-d and single track races
- Part of the Mountain States Cup race series
- All abilities and junior racers welcome
Overview: The Full Tilt races include many different bike events. The cross country is a 6 mile race that climbs to 10,260 feet in elevation. It is a rugged all mountain course with technical uphill and downhill sections. The downhill is a one mile race built around pure speed. Access will be provided by chair lift four.
When: The race is held during late August every year.
Where: The Town of Mountain Village, a gondola ride away from telluride, is the home of the Full Tilt Race each year.
Details: The super-d is a combination of road and single track riding. The hill climb is a serious test of strength and endurance as Mountain Village has no shortage of challenging climbing terrain. There is also a free kids race in which each participant receives a t-shirt and medal. There are cash prizes and many ability classes so all levels are welcome to race.
For more info on course descriptions and details see the town's web site in the event info.