July 24 - Beaver Creek Blast
Date, Location & Time
July 24, 2024 | Centennial Chair, Beaver Creek | 4:45 p.m.*
*Date, location and time are subject to change
Register
Register Online | Registration Form
Long/Med Course Map | Short/Kids Map | 2023 Results | 2024 Race Photos
The races will begin underneath the Buckaroo Express Gondola near the Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek. Distances range from two miles for younger riders to 16 miles for adult riders. Please note, this year the short, medium and long courses will all descend Aspen Glade instead of Corkscrew. Please follow the signs.
Pedal Power, the official bike shop of the Beaver Creek Blast, will be on-site to provide neutral support for racers with last-minute mechanical issues.
Mountain Valley Kids Dental Youth Series:
| 4:30 p.m. | Sport Boys 11-14, Beginner Boys 15 -16 | 1 Short Loop | 6.7 Miles |
| 4:30:30 p.m. | Sport Girls 11-14, Beginner Girls 15-16 | 1 Short Loop | 6.7 Miles |
| 4:35 p.m. | Beginner Boys 11-14, Sport Boys 8-10 | 2 Kids Loops | 4 Miles |
| 4:31:30 p.m. | Beginner Girls 11-14, Sport Girls 8-10 | 2 Kids Loops | 4 Miles |
| 4:32 p.m. | Beginner Boys 8-10 | 1 Kids Loop | 2 Miles |
| 4:32:30 p.m. | Beginner Girls 8-10 | 1 Kids Loop | 2 Miles |
Bloch & Chapleau Town Series*:
| 5:30 p.m. | Men's Pro/Open, Men's Expert | 1 Long Loop | 16 Miles |
| 5:30:30 p.m. | Women's Pro/Open, Men's Vet Expert (35-49), Men's Single Spd | 1 Long Loop | 16 Miles |
| 5:31 p.m. | Men's Master Expert (50+), Men's Grand Master Expert (60+) | 1 Long Loop | 16 Miles |
| 5:40 p.m. | Women's Expert, Women's Vet Expert (35-49), Women's Master Expert (50+), Women's Single Speed | 1 Medium Loop | 13.5 Miles |
| 5:40:30 p.m. | Men's Sport | 1 Medium Loop | 13.5 Miles |
| 5:41 p.m. | Men's Vet Sport (35-49) | 1 Medium Loop | 13.5 Miles |
| 5:41:30 p.m. | Men's Master Sport (50+), Clydesdales, | 1 Medium Loop | 13.5 Miles |
| 5:42 p.m. | Men's Grand Master Sport (60+) | 1 Medium Loop | 13.5 Miles |
| 5:42:30 p.m. | Women's Sport | 1 Medium Loop | 13.5 Miles |
| 5:43 p.m. | Women's Vet Sport (35-49), Women's Master Sport (50+) | 1 Medium Loop | 13.5 Miles |
| 5:45 p.m. | Men's Beginner | 1 Short Loop | 6.7 Miles |
| 5:46 p.m. | Women's Beginner | 1 Short Loop | 6.7 Miles |
Day-of registration is available for 2024 mountain bike races - however, advance registration is highly suggested.
On-site bib pickup begins at 3:45 p.m. and races start at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
Registration is available at the link on the right of this page and preregistration for individual races ends at 5 p.m. one day prior to each race day.
Costs: Individual races for adults are $29 preregistered, $40 day-of or $185 for the series. Individual races for youth are $15 preregistered, $20 day-of or $80 for the series.
Race begins at the intersection of Chamonix Lane and Chamonix Road behind the Highline DoubleTree by Hilton and ends at the radio tower at the top of Davos. Please park at the after-party location or the Lionshead Parking Structure and ride to the start. There is NO parking at the Double Tree or the Fire Station.
**Please follow normal traffic rules when warming up. The streets in the neighborhood will NOT be closed to vehicle traffic**
Join us after the race at Blue Moose Pizza in Beaver Creek for race awards and a free beer for ages 21+ from New Belgium Brewing Company.
Awards will be presented at the after-party. Prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in each race category.
All racers are entered into a raffle for great prizes from our sponsors!
Overall series championships will be awarded to both the winning team and individuals in each category at the end of the season (teams/individuals must be signed up for the whole series to be eligible for series champion).
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Encouraging trail stewardship in partnership with Hardscrabble Trails Coalition, Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance
The Vail Rec District is a proud supporter of the Eagle County trails and the organizations that work hard to maintain them. It is important to remember that riding and racing on world class trails is a privilege and our trails do not build or maintain themselves. This year during the 2023 Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Series, riders can earn an additional 25 points towards their overall series total if they participate in one trail work event prior to August 29. In order to be considered, participants must snap a photo of themselves during the event and tag the Vail Recreation District Facebook page as well as either the VVMBA or the HTC Facebook page (depending on the host). For more information, please contact Beth Pappas or call the VRD Sports Department at 970-479-2280. Upcoming events hosted by the VVMBA and the HTC are listed below.
Trail Work Days
To participate in Trail Work Days, bring water, gloves, sunscreen, hat and sturdy shoes!
VVMBA | www.vvmta.org | VVMTA Facebook Page
2023 VVBMA Trail work days will be announced shortly.
Hardscrabble | www.hardscrabbletrails.org | HTC Facebook Page
2023 HTC Trail work days will be announced shortly.
A huge thanks to all of our amazing sponsors for the VRD Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Race Series!
The VRD's Mountain Bike Race Series is yours thanks to title sponsor Bloch & Chapleau Attorneys at Law. The Youth Series is brought to you by presenting sponsor Mountain Valley Kids Dental. Thanks to our additional sponsors Vail Health, Town of Eagle, Town of Minturn, The Steadman Clinic, Skratch Labs, New Belgium Brewing, Jaunt Media Collective, Gravity Haus/Dryland Fitness, Central Rockies Mortgage, Elevated Dental, Vail Honeywagon, Altitude Bar & Grill, FirstBank, Ski Town All-Stars, Alpine Wine & Spirits, Optic Nerve, Outdoor Tech, Sweet Protection, 8z Real Estate, West Vail Liquor Mart and Mountain Pedaler.
