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Awesome Cycling Day in the Colorado Rockies (2008-06-27)

Carl from Canada

Edmonton, Alberta

A sincere thank you to all of the organizers, volunteers, police officers and fellow cyclists for a very scenic, challenging and safe event. The marshalls and police officers at the key intersections were much appreciated, as were the volunteers at the aid stations and start/finish area. The empahasis on rider (and volunteer) safety was evident through the day. As a first time visitor to Colorado, I was very impressed with the beautiful mountain setting, care for the environment and the friendly and helpful people. I met and spoke with a number of fellow cyclists and volunteers through the day, notably Kirk, Troy and Chad. Thanks for all of your efforts!

Awesome! (2008-06-17)

Billy \"Big Calves\" Jones

Lakewood, CO

I'd like to thank the sponsors that made this event possible. What a beautiful, challenging course! Wow. Keep the signs. They were funny, informative, and humbling. We're never as good as we think we are. Many of us need to be brought down a few notches. I agree with the poster below. Everyone needs to be greeted at the end of the ride with cold beverages, hot food, and a place to kick up one's legs. Many train long, hard miles for this event and it's a slap in the face to have nothing at the end of the race. There should also be ice water in addition to cold beer and that cycomax sp? drink. The race support was just that; very supportive. Awesome work! The aid stations could use some variety and more portable food to take along. Thanks for a great ride. Keep the rubber side down.

Room to improve, but still AWESOME (2008-06-17)

Mike \"The Bike\" Trotsky

Lakewood, CO

First, I want to give a shout out to the volunteers for making this all possible. Their smiles help pass the miles. Mad props to the cops for making all the traffic stop. Taking the beer and food from the finish was kind of rude, but I'll keep a positive attitude and include the Sunrise on my schedule next year. The signs were divine and the hills were a thrill. Thanks for cleaning shoulders; the last thing I want to do is fix a flat on my way back to Boulder. Keep cranking those pedals. Peace.

Sunrise Century (2008-06-16)

Jen

Lakewood, CO

I loved the whole thing about sunrise century- I enjoyed looking at the map & what to expect for the next leg. I found the signs not discouraging but to prepare us mentally & physically- Keep up the good job & I definitely am going to sign up for 2009. Cheers!

Excellent event! (2008-06-16)

Bill

Fort Collins, Colorado

First, thanks to all of the folks who organized and supported the Sunrise Century! Last year's ride was managed well, and this year's was even better. For an event only in its second year, the organization and execution is excellent. Aid stations: All of the aid station volunteers were great, as was the selection of food, gels, fruit, etc. An adequate number of Porta-Potties was also greatly appreciated. Ward aid station: The posterboards describing the distance and terrain down to Nederland and back were well done and very informative. Law enforcement: Many thanks to all of the officers who patrolled the course and intersections. Sag vehicles: They seemed to be everywhere. The entire course was well covered to say the least. Sponsors: Thank you for supporting the cycling community. The course: Outstanding, challenging and scenic. The 'Tough Climb Ahead' signs: I can't understand why folks would complain about them. It seemed to me that the support staff had thoroughly scouted the course and placed the signs in an effort to give riders a bit of advanced warning and encouragement. It isn't as if the signs were insulting or discouraging. Again, thanks to all who made this event happen. See you next year.

Great day - thank you! (2008-06-16)

Sheryl

Denver, CO

Thank you to everyone at the aid stations and along the course supporting the riders and also those behind the scenes organizing the whole event. The volunteers were awesome cheering us on, serving snacks and drinks and helping with sunscreen and bike repairs. Everyone was friendly and smiling. I was also impressed with the number of times a support vehicle or a sherriff/police car came by. I agree with other riders' comments about the "Tough Climb" signs - they can definitely go. Overall a very rewarding and fun experience.

Great Ride (2008-06-16)

David

Colorado Springs

Thanks so much to all the volunteers, who were very encouraging and accommodating. Lose the friggin' signs..."Really tough climb ahead"? Factual enough, but considering it was the start of an epic, 10 mile, unrelenting climb, the signs gotta go. Burn 'em. Otherwise, it was a great day. I'd echo comments regarding food and beverage shortage at the end, and we finished in 6:24...it was looking pretty sparse even then. Weather was perfect, and the descent down Left Hand Canyon was an awesome reward.

Bikerpelli Comments (2008-06-15)

Boulder, CO

Thanks to all of you for coming out & making the event special, we loved hosting you this year and look forward to building the finest cycling event in Colorado. Please bear in mind that while we work very hard to make everything perfect, this is only the second year. It typically takes 3-5 (or more) to work out all the bugs when coordinating an event on this scale. We’re aware of difficulties with the late riders and already have plans to fix ‘em up right. Just so you know that the Sunrise Century is a work in progress and like yourselves we work to get better every time we go out. A few notes on your comments – The signs indicating the tough parts were meant to give you a head’s up, not to discourage. As athletes we think it’s better to know where the hard parts are rather than be sandbagged. That last hour of riding in the sun is often fueled entirely by visions of a plate of food & a cold beer. Finding out you missed the boat is a real heartbreaker. Those of you that finished after 4 missed out on food. Avery gave out a whole lot of beer – for free – until 3. Statistically around 5% missed out but still something we can dial in better next year. Sorry if you were one of those last few. The stickers on the jersey didn’t work too well. The pipe dream was to alleviate the Tyvek bib & safety pins poking holes in your jersey & flapping in the wind all day. Unfortunately they held on like a bandaid on a wet knee. Plan B is in the works. Overall the event went very well – no injuries, great aid stations, a huge marshal & support driver network doing a stellar job, perfect weather, excellent course markings and a thousand other things that a rider never sees all coming together in a 12 hour window. Big thanks to all the volunteers that helped make this a reality, it couldn’t happen without your hard work! Hope to see you all next year, have a great ‘08 season!

Ya know...... (2008-06-15)

Robert

Littleton, CO

Why stickers instead of wrist bands for ride ID? Maybe an earlier start time for the century so that those of us built for comfort and not speed can grab a beer at the end. I enjoyed the humor of the sign coming out of Ned about tires feeling flat. Maybe more humorous signs or factual- 1mile to top. Rather then just hard climb ahead. More portable food (cliff bars or some such thing) at the food stops would be nice too. Minor criticisms. I enjoyed the route and will give it props. Thank you volunteers.

End of event? Puhleeze! More........ (2008-06-15)

Jonathan Kaplan

Denver CO

But yes,, I did think the aid stations were better staffed and everyone was helpful and encouraging! I found the signs humorous but could have been phrased better. There were some signs that were obvious by their omission: a few more on the Left Hand Canyon descent especially after the right hand turn into James Canyon. There was only one sign and that was near the junction of the James Canyon Road and US 36. Check in was a no brainer and lots of people around to be helpful. I think that I certainly will do this again next year if there are really good plans for the end of event activities for committed riders like myself who finish, but not in such heroic times!

End of event? Puhleeze! (2008-06-15)

Jonathan Kaplan

Denver CO

I really was looking forward to the Sunrise Century this year, my second year of participation. Las years loop into Nederland was closed because if bad weather. Now I am not one of incredibly buffed riders able to leap tall buildings at a single bound and complete the entire 100 mile course in under 6 hours. I passed the Ward checkpoint into Nederland at 12:30 pm and was back at the Starzio field complex about 4:15pm really looking forward to a cold beer and something to eat. There was nothing there! No cold hot dogs, no beer, just the photographer! This is just so unprofessional and really quite a slap in the face for those of us who worked hard to complete the entire course. I'll sure think again whether I'll participate in 2009. You need to include all riders in post event activities and not just those faster and fleeter on their rides or who have chosen to do the shorter loops.

Great Ride But Where's the Chow? (2008-06-15)

Rob

Denver

Great ride and great volunteers. Two downsides/recommendations to the ride: 1. Get rid of those discouraging signs (Tough climb ahead). I knew it was going to be tough, don't kick me in the teeth with it. :) 2. Food was barely available at the end for the 100 milers who came in around 4PM. Cold hotdogs, no beer. Need to do better on this next time; check out the Triple Bypass which takes care of ALL the riders. Bottom line: super ride, just a few tweaks for next year

Great ride! (2008-06-15)

MacMcEwen

Boulder, Co

I just wanted to thank y'all for the support and organization that went in to such a fabulous ride! The 60 mile option was beautiful, safe, rewarding and a great 'tease' to try the 100 next time.

Support staff (2008-06-14)

Raquel

Loveland, Colorado

Support staff was AWESOME! Thank you so much!!!

Over all ride (2008-06-14)

Sherry Roberts

Thornton

Loved the ride. Volunteers were great and the aide stations were also great. I too thought the "Tough Road Ahead" was discouraging. It could have ended with - but you can do it! Also, after riding the 100 miles, my friend and I were very disappointed that everything was torn down, except a bit of food. No beer and no drinks. We were not the last one in either. All in all, it was a good day with a great ride.

today's ride (2008-06-14)

prilla

denver, co

What a well-organized, great ride. Just enough riders and great volunteers along the way! I know I will be letting others know about this ride for next year. (just not too many, like 7000 of my closest friends...) only thing you could think about rephrasing, "tough climb ahead." The climbing was already so hard that I got psyched out when i saw those signs! Maybe in place of those signs you put mileage to rest stop. No matter what, I am really glad I did the ride. It was just beautiful and the weather was too! Thank you, bike event organizers! I know it is a lot of hard work!

Looking for volunteers (2008-04-23)

Lesley Kinder

Boulder, CO

Hi! I am Lesley Kinder, Volunteer Coordinator for the Sunrise Century. We are actively looking for volunteers (preferably groups, but individuals are welcome, too) for the Sunrise Century. Volunteers get an event jersey as well as a bunch of other perks! Please contact me directly at bouldermarathon@ comcast.net, or at 303-447-2094. Lesley

ride to ride (2008-04-23)

Michael H. Forster

Silverthorne, Co

Looking to ride share frfom Silverthorne to Boulder for the Sunrise Century??? mhfskibum@yahoo.com 6312764765

training & fun rides (2008-02-04)

Michael H. Forster

Silverthorne, Co

Anyone form this area looking to go towards Denver to ride ? Roads there seem to be clear fairly often. email or call at 631-276-4765

Looks Good! (2008-02-04)

Tom P

60 mi (2008-01-25)

Frank

El Paso, TX

Hey, check out the new route! Flatlanders unite! We can do it!