Join us in Crested Butte during June 21-24, 2018, for the world’s oldest mountain bike festival in the home of mountain biking!
Whether you’re looking to cruise down Kebler on a townie, mash singletrack miles on your XC bike, or experience the joy of lift served downhill at Evolution Bike Park, we’ve got you covered with Bike Week:
Bike week is now a 4 day celebration of all things mountain bike in the Gunnison Valley. We still have the big thigh burner of a singletrack race, the Fat Tire 40, but now CB Bike Week is more of a celebration of how mountain biking defines our community in the summer. Clinics, a Film Festival, the Chainless World Championships, good beer, and a great party.
Schedule of Events
WEDNESDAY
Historic Mtn Bike Tour
Time: 10:30 am-12 pm
Location: Crested Butte Mtn Heritage Museum
Price: $8 (CBBW participants) | $10 (general public)
The Crested Butte Heritage Museum is offering a tour “geared” directly to participants and friends of Crested Butte Bike Week. Come and learn fun-filled facts about the start of mountain biking in CB, the history of the founding of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, our relationship with Marin County, CA and much more. Purchase tickets ahead of time at the Museum or by calling 970-349-1880. Contact Shelley Popke, director@crestedbuttemuseum.com, for more details.
Powerade Pinnacle Bike Series
Time: Registration 4 -5:15 pm, race start at 5:45 pm
Location: Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Price: $10
This 5-week mountain bike race series kicks off at Crested Butte Bike Week by encouraging riders to race the clock in the CBMR Bike Park. Races take place on Wednesday evenings during twilight lift hours and consist of varying lengths and difficulty to challenge riders of all abilities in either Enduro or Downhill disciplines. After racing, competitors enjoy a post-ride awards party at Butte 66 with an ice cold LandShark Lager or Coca-Cola, and awesome prizes! Racers also receive a complimentary twilight lift ticket for that evening.
THURSDAY
CBMBA Women’s Group Ride
Time: 5 pm
Location: Big Al’s Bicycle Heaven, followed by libations at the Brick Oven
Price: Donations to your local trails nonprofit, CBMBA, are appreciated.
All ability levels are welcome to join in. Riders should come prepared with a working bike, helmet, tools, tubes, water, and food.
CB Devo High School Team Bike Movie Fundraiser
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Public House
Price: $10 (12 and under) | $15 (everyone else)
Featuring “Filmed By Bike”, we will also be showing a bonus film called “RJ Ripper” before rolling into a prize drawing with all proceeds benefitting our high school race program. This film has a run time of 55-minutes and will start at approximately 6:30 pm so please come early to buy your drawing tickets, grab a drink (we’ll provide the appetizers), and get your CB Devo merchandise for the season.
FRIDAY
CB Challenge
Time: 5 am-9 pm Friday & Saturday
Location: trails TBA
Price: $5 (12 and under) | $10 (adults)
Two days to prove you’ve got the skills to conquer unique trails in CO’s mountain biking capital. Compete both days or just one; either way you’re entered to win some great prizes from our sponsors! Riders must download the CGB Trails app and Strava to their phones, link the two and use Strava to document their rides.
Chainless Downhill Championships
Time: 9 am-12 pm: check-in & bike drop-off | 2:30-3:30: participant shuttles | 4:20: race start
Location: 4-Way Stop parking lot: check-in, bike drop-off & participant shuttles | top of Kebler Pass: race start
Price: $25 before June 1 (online only) | $30 after June 1 (online only) | $35 day-of (CASH ONLY)
Bike Week’s signature event with costumes, shenanigans, and, most importantly, NO CHAINS! Coast your way down Kebler Pass to the party in downtown Crested Butte. Please remember- HELMETS are required and must be worn (don’t tie them to your bike, people, c’mon!).
Obstacles Clinic with Backcountry Bike Academy
Time: 9-11 am
Location: 4 way parking lot
Price: $1-$1,000,000 (all donations go to CBMBA)
What could be better than getting personalized feedback and raising money for CBMBA? Join BetterRide certified coach Andy Shabo and our team of instructors for a morning of dialing in your technique as you attack gigantic (or tiny, if that’s your preference) obstacles. From never-evert to pro-race: all ages and abilities welcome!
Irwin Guides Baxter Gulch/Green Lake Loop Shuttled Ride
Time: 10 am
Location: TBA
Price: Free
Ride Baxter/Green Lake Loop with the locals! (trail subject to change depending on snowmelt) Call 970-349-5430 and mention the Bike Week Tour for details.
CB Devo Strider Cup & Slow Race
Time: 3 pm
Location: 1st and Elk Avenue
Price: Free
First, race your strider down Elk Avenue, then see how slow you can go! Test your inner turtle and be the last to cross the line! Kids of all ages are encouraged to inch their way to the finish line and take home the gold! Lots of prizes, too!
“The Rider and the Wolf” Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Time: 6 pm
Location: Crested Butte Library
Price:
A feature documentary about the life and mysterious disappearance of Mountain Bike Hall of Fame cyclist Mike Rust. He helped form the sport of mountain biking in the USA with the stoke and technical innovations he put into action in the mountain towns of Crested Butte and Salida. He went missing without a trace in 2009 in a remote part of Colorado. The mystery remains. Join the filmmaker, producer, and other key individuals from the film in a panel discussion following the film.
SATURDAY
CB Challenge
Time: 5 am-9 pm Friday & Saturday
Location: trails TBA
Price: $5 (12 and under) | $10 (adults)
Two days to prove you’ve got the skills to conquer unique trails in CO’s mountain biking capital. Compete both days or just one; either way you’re entered to win some great prizes from our sponsors! Riders must download the CGB Trails app and Strava to their phones, link the two and use Strava to document their rides.
CB Scavenger Hunt
Time: 9 am-5 pm
Location: Woods Walk/Lower Loop Trail System
Price: $20 (family of 2 or more) | $10 (individuals over 12)
Explore CB trails with your family or just dip your feet into our extensive trail system with this all-new scavenger hunt; handpicked trails (TBA) will take you to the most beautiful locations while you search for clues and prizes!
***Riders under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
CO Backcountry Flag-Bear-Doctor Shuttled Ride
Time: 9 am
Location: meet at the Town Park Vendor Village
Price: $70
Ride Flag-Bear-Doctor Park with the locals!
Crested Butte Devo Skills Clinic
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Location: Tommy V Field, 910 9th Street
Price: $20
These will be held at CBCS parking lot, and we’ll also have clinics for you parents with BICP certified instructor Phil and Cooper Ott, who are absolutely AMAZING!! No matter how old you are, there’s always something to learn.
Adaptive Sports Center’s Bridges of the Butte
Time: 12 pm Saturday-12 pm Sunday
Location: Town Park Vendor Village
Price: prices vary, click below for more details
We come together for 24 hours with one purpose: to raise money to empower people with disabilities and their families to experience the life-changing facts of our program. Bridges of the Butte is a fun and unique event and is a Crested Butte-style bike-a-thon. The 300 riders raise funds for the ASC by completing laps through Crested Butte to earn pledges. All ages are encouraged to participate and riders can participate as individuals or as a team.
Click here for more information and to register; contact Emily Girdwood, emily@adaptivesports.org, 970-349-5075
CB Devo BBQ Lunch
Time: 12-2 pm
Location: CB Bike Park (behind CBCS)
Price: $8
Includes organic shredded beef sandwich, Jackson’s Honest Chips, fruit, cookie and a drink. This will be a very healthy lunch to fuel these kids all day long!
Crazy Classic Bike Show
Time: 12-3 pm
Location: Town Park Vendor Village
Price: Free (beer will be for sale for those 21+)
Bring your classic or crazy bike and show it off to fellow bike lovers
Call the Chamber at 970-349-6438 for more details
PBJ Expo
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: CB Bike Park (behind CBCS)
Price: Free
Pumps, jumps and bumps clinic at the bike park! Raffle will benefit the CB Development Team. Robbie Pfunder’s Trials Show (details here) will begin at approximately 2:15 pm with the pump track racing following at 3 pm. There will be jump and trials maneuvers clinics with both Robbie and CB Devo coach Phil Ott after the pump track racing.
Jr Wildflower Classic Pizza, Ice Cream & Racer Meeting
Time: 5 pm
Location: Tommy V Field, 910 9th Street
Price: included in registration; $10 suggested donation for all others
Pizza & ice cream party followed by the pre-race meeting for the Crested Butte Junior Wildflower Classic at Totem Pole Park (located on Maroon Avenue across from the fire station) with Brick Oven pizza, Oskar Blues B. Stiff soda pop and Third Bowl Ice Cream…racers and fans welcome!
Another chance to see Robbie Pfunder’s Trials Show will begin at 5:30.
Fat Tire 40
After much consideration and due to circumstances beyond our control, we are sorry to announce the Fat Tire 40 will not be run in 2019. We are hopeful that it will return in 2020; please check back for updates.
SUNDAY
Bridges of the Butte
Time: 12 pm Saturday-12 pm Sunday
Location: Town Park Vendor Village
Price: prices vary, click below for more details
We come together for 24 hours with one purpose: to raise money to empower people with disabilities and their families to experience the life-changing facts of our program. Bridges of the Butte is a fun and unique event and is a Crested Butte-style bike-a-thon. The 300 riders raise funds for the ASC by completing laps through Crested Butte to earn pledges. All ages are encouraged to participate and riders can participate as individuals or as a team.
Click here for more information and to register; contact Emily Girdwood, emily@adaptivesports.org, 970-349-5075
4th Annual Crested Butte Junior Wildflower Classic
Time: 9 am
Location: Tommy V Field
Price: $10-$50
Click here for more details, race schedule and to register! Awards at 12 pm!
Cornering Clinic with Backcountry Bike Academy
Time: 9-11 am
Location: 4-Way Parking Lot
Price: $1 to $1,000,000 (all donations go to CBMBA)
What could be better than getting personalized feedback AND raising money for CBMBA? Join lead coach Andy Shabo and our team of instructors for a clinic specifically designed to help you experience the pure euphoria of railing corners. From never-evers to pro-racers: all ages and abilities welcome! While this event is donation-based, please sign up, so we know how many people to expect. Registration details TBA.
Irwin Guides Deer Creek Shuttled Ride
Time: 10 am
Location: meet at the Town Park Vendor Village
Price: $35 on or before June 28 | $55 day-of
Ride Deer Creek with the locals! Call 970-349-5430 and mention the Bike Week Tour for details.