But Will Racers Return to Glenwood Caverns?
The Oyster Off-Road Racing Series returns for its second year to Glenwood Springs, Colorado on Saturday, May 21, 2011.
Teams of two and relays of four push their limits running (road and trail) and mountain biking.
2010 Oyster racers, pumping up Transfer Trail
racers ride Colorado’s first Alpine Coaster
There are additional adventures that each team may encounter including: canoeing/rafting/kayaking, orienteering/navigation/zip lines, climbing, eating, puzzles and other surprises.
Since the course is a secret, team members are given a “Passport” moments before the race begins.
Last year, in the first leg of the race, participants rode their mountain bikes, climbing approximately 800 vertical feet as they pumped up Transfer Trail to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park to reach their first check point.
Next they were directed into the caves, taking care to count the stair steps correctly in order to receive their next clue at the beautiful King’s Row formations viewing area.
After exiting the cave, teams rode two at a time part-way down the mountain on the Alpine Coaster, then grabbed their bikes again for their descent down Iron Mountain.
The big question is: will race organizers send racers back to Glenwood Caverns for the 2011 race?
And if they do, will racers be required to test their mettle on the new Giant Canyon Swing or take the 70 foot plunge on the new Bungee Jump?
Or maybe they’ll put on knee and shoulder pads and don lighted caving helmets and go on an extreme caving adventure?
Your guess is as good as mine. If you want to be one of the first to know, you’ll probably have to sign up for the race.
For more info: Oyster Racing Series
2010 racers counting steps inside Glenwood Caverns
