Steamboat Springs Town Challenge schedule 2009

here's the link to the official page:

http://steamboatsprings.net/departments/parks_recreation/recreation/special_events/town_challenge

Marabou Ranch is opening their trails to the public the day before the Town Challenge opener. as far as i know, these two days represent (at this point) the only two opportunities for the masses to ride/race on their trail system. the article in the Steamboat Pilot seems to indicate that there may possibly be additional opportunities for cycling there in the future.

http://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/2009/may/22/sports_briefs_marabou_opens_biking_trails/

rider down- Ironman winner Dave Scott

these are always the worst stories to see in the news... fortunately Dave is relatively unhurt (taking all things into consideration) and will recover after being taken out by an elderly driver pulling an illegal U-turn. read the full story in the Boulder Daily Camera:

http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2009/may/19/driver-ticketed-boulder-ironman-champion-accident/

be sure to peruse the reader comments at the bottom of the article (strictly for entertainment purposes).

i'm taking bets right now that the driver will trot out the ol' "i didn't even see him" defense. just wait, i know it's coming.