The Sand Creek Fall Classic mountain bicycle race will be held Saturday, October 18th at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, CO.

This is the final race in the Colorado mountain bike race season and is organized by Sand Creek Sports, Inc. As with the June Sand Creek Series, this event is sponsored by Ascent Cycling, Carmichael Training Systems, Front Range Orthopaedics, Rocky Mountain Lasers and new for this race, About The Shot Photography. Links to all sponsors can be found on the www.sandcreeksports.com site.

Course Description from the web site:
Course is 8.5 miles/lap starting at an elevation of 6,036' and with a high point of 6,634' and with a maximum climb at 18.3%! There will be some dismounts & walking, etc. on this climb. Estimated lap times for the very fastest should be around 45+/- minutes. Held in the shadow of NORAD at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, this mix of boulderized single track to off-cambered crushed granite course will give those who ride three laps about 4,500' of climbing. This is a tough one! Sand Creek Sports at our very best!

Described by riders who have pre-riden the course as one of the most challenging in Colorado, the course has already gained a pre-race reputation!

This first time race venue could very well be a showcase event in the 2009 Sand Creek Series which is being planned now. The 2009 Sand Creek Series could see three weekend races, two or three Wednesday races as well as one full moon evening race!

For complete Sand Creek Fall Classic race information including entry information, maps with a course profile please go to the race web site at www.sandcreeksports.com The website is updated daily as needed. Pre-registration is encouraged.