Tag: Pikes Peak Apex
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Pikes Peak APEX adding ‘what might just be Colorado’s most stunning gravel race’
In aiming to grow its prestige and showcase the bike riding potential of the Pikes Peak region, a sixth-year race out of Colorado Springs is adding what might be called a quintessential route. Or as the Pikes Peak APEX calls it: “what might just be Colorado’s most stunning gravel race.” That’s the billing for Queen…
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Fifth-year Pikes Peak Apex maintains mission to be ‘world-class’ mountain bike race
A mountain bike race unlike any before in Colorado Springs heads into its fifth year with an eye, as ever, toward the future. Starting June 7, the three-day Pikes Peak APEX aims to draw closer to 200 riders, up from last year’s 162, said organizer Micah Rice. For the event boasting big mileage and elevation…
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$10,000 announced for trail projects in Colorado Springs area
Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance has announced its latest round of funding for trails in the Colorado Springs area. With money raised through the Pikes Peak APEX mountain bike race, the city’s Lodging and Automobile Rental Tax (LART) program and small fundraising events, the nonprofit coalition of advocates, land managers and local industry leaders is…
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New owner for Pikes Peak Apex mountain bike challenge
A young mountain bike race in Colorado Springs has changed ownership while maintaining hopes to become the premier, internationally recognized event it set out to be. The Pikes Peak Apex will now be a product of the Colorado Springs Sports Corp., a more deeply rooted nonprofit than the one previously housing the multiday endurance challenge,…