Early Registration: $50 
December 2018 - February 28, 2019
Normal Registration: $75
March 1 - June 30, 2019
Late Registration: $95 
July 1 - September 29, 2019

The Crippler

65 Miles
5000 Feet of Climbing

2019

The Crippler is a Colorado-style gravel road race that will provide AMAZING scenery with panoramic views while simultaneously pushing your limits for climbing and descent.

Race Information

Categories:
  • Women's Bicycle
    • 1st ($500), 2nd($250), 3rd ($100) places will be awarded cash prizes thanks to Criterium Bike Shop!
  • Men's Bicycle
    • 1st ($500), 2nd ($250), 3rd ($100) places will be awarded cash prizes thanks to Criterium Bike Shop!
  • Hand Cycle
  • Recumbent Cycle
  • Tandem Bicycle
What You'll Need:
  • Bicycle
  • Helmet
  • Good Brakes
  • The will to continue beyond the pain.
What You'll Get:
  • Bike support @ Criterium Bicycle Shop 
  • Emergency bike adjustments at event before race provided by Criterium Bicycle Shop
  • Police escort race start
  • Custom socks
  • Sponsor swag/discounts
  • Chip timing and results
  • Awe-inspiring scenery
  • An epic race finish
  • Finishers' medals
  • Prizes for winners

Details

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Strava Link: ​https://www.strava.com/routes/14999742
Prepare
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Start the season right by getting trained like a pro, by a pro. Let RYSEON Coaching staff train and prepare you for The Crippler and your other season races at this all-inclusive, weekend cycling camp.

    Still have questions? Ask the Race Director Here:

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Criterium Bike Shop is the best bike shop in the region. If you need anything bike related, check them out.
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Profits of The Crippler will be donated to The Gold Belt Scenic Byway to keep this route beautiful, wild and free.
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Need help preparing for The Crippler? Check out RyseOn Endurance Coaching.
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Like gravel and want to get ready for The Crippler? Check out the Rampart Rager.
Race Start/Finish Location:

Athletic Field North-East of
​The Holy Cross Abbey
2951 US-50
Cañon City, CO 81212
  • 5 PM - 8 PM September 28th, 2019 - Racer Check-In at Criterium Bicycle Shop
    • Criterium Bicycles
      6150 Corporate Drive
      Colorado Springs, CO 80919
    • Racers are allowed to check in the evening prior to the race. Check-in will be open from 5 PM - 8 PM at Criterium Bike Shop in Colorado Springs. Racers will sign all necessary waivers and get their race bibs and SWAG bags.
    • Feel free to get any last minute purchases at Criterium while there and thank them for their support!
  • September 29, 2019 - Race Day
    • 6:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Racer Check-In
      • Racers who didn’t check in last night, can check in this morning.
      • Please arrive earlier rather than later to avoid a start delay due to a bottleneck at the check-in table. 
    • ​​​​​7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Course Volunteer Meeting
      • Volunteer Coordinator will ensure all volunteers who will be manning aid stations or pointing at turns are aware of their location, and have all necessary gear. 
    • 8:45 AM - Pre-race meeting and Line-Up
      • Sheriff and Staff ready for traffic holds and bike escort out of city.
      • Racers line up behind escort vehicle.
      • Racers are given safety reminders, instructions and time-cutoff reminders.
    • 9:00 AM - Rolling Race Start
      • Racers begin in a rolling start behind escort vehicle through town.
      • Escort vehicle maintains speed around 10 mph.
      • Once racers reach MacKenzie Ave, escort vehicle pulls off and racers are directed to begin racing up Fremont County 123.
      • Once escort vehicle pulls over, the race is on!
    • 3:00 PM - Victor Cut-off
      • Racers who aren’t through this point by 3 PM must call for pick up or will be required to wait at TA until they can be taken down by race staff to race finish.
    • ​​Finish: Racers will be finishing from 12 PM - 5 PM September 29, 2019
    • Awards
    • Wine and Harvest Festival: The Holy Cross Abbey Winery will be finishing up their Harvest Festival at 5PM on the 29th. Come early to enjoy on Saturday and hang out after your race finish on Sunday! 

Aid Stations

  • Aid Station 1: Red Bridge - 17 Miles
  • Aid Station 2: Bathroom - 22 Miles
  • Aid Station 3: Victor - 33 Miles
  • ​Finish Line
Newsletter with additional race information

On Site Lodging Option

Hedley Hall, dorm-style room reservations
  • $36 for a single (1 person)
  • $43 for a double (2 people).
  • The rooms have two twin beds and a sink in the room, restrooms and showers are down the hall.
  • To Reserve: Contact Lesli Durham at 719-275-8631 ext 4 or email lesli.durham@theabbeycc.com.