2008 Growler Series

Oskar Blues will be helping our buddies on the western slope with their series of races & fun rides at Hartman Rocks. Check it out.

5/9/08
For Immediate Release

Mountain Bike Race and Fun Ride Series to Kick Off Thursday May 22

It’s on. The Gunnison Valley Bicycle Club and Gunnison Trails invite all cyclists to roll out to Hartman Rocks May 22 at 4:30pm and register for the 2008 Growler Series opener. Riding starts at 5:45pm.

For 2008 the new Growler Series will consist of nine events – four spring series and four fall series events plus a special 32 or 64-mile endurance event dubbed the Original Growler on Sunday June 8.

The Growler Series format is based on one thing – having fun. The courses will be challenging but can be ridden by all. There will be separate events for kids and all levels of adults including handcyclists.

Following in tradition, the first and last date of each respective seasonal series will be concluded with a celebration at Pie Zans pizza in Gunnison, who has graciously offered to supply pizza and beverages for the participants. A tailgater gathering at Hartman Rock base area will follow all other event dates and participants receive a 50% discount for a post ride dinner at Pie Zans.

Event dates are May 22 and 29, June 8, 12 and 19, and September 4, 11, 18 and 25. All races will be held at Hartman Rocks on Thursday evenings with the exception of the Original Growler on Sunday June 8. Registration cost is $15 for the Thursday events and $25 for the Original Growler. Discounted season passes will also be available.

These events are made possible by generous contributions from: Pie Zans, Alpine Orthopaedics, Crested Butte Builders, Oskar Blues Brewery, Rock N Roll Sports, Tune Up, Tomichi Cycles, Gunnison Bank and Trust, Crested Butte Printing and Back at the Ranch.

For more information please call 970-641-1804, email brian.riepe@gmail.com or check out www.gunnisontrails.com