May 28 - Eagle Ranch Classic
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Date, Location & Time
May 28, 2025 | Eagle, CO | 4:45 p.m.*
*Date, location and time are subject to change
Register!
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Mountain Pedaler, the official bike shop of the Eagle Ranch Classic, will be on-site to provide neutral support for racers with last-minute mechanical issues.
The Eagle Ranch Classic kicks off the 2025 Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Town Race Series. The course will take racers on a variety of double and single track with distances ranging from 3.5 miles for younger riders and beginners to 12.6 miles for more experienced riders. The race start/finish is at the Arroyo Drive trailhead in Eagle Ranch.
Important:
- See 'Race Day Schedule' start list for race courses and distances for each category.
- Ride loops in order listed on 'Race Day Schedule' start list.
- Only adult racers will do the Start Loop. Youth Series races will start on the bike path as directed by staff.
- All riders are responsible for knowing their courses and keeping track of their laps.
- If you DNF for any reason, including racing the wrong course, please do not ride through the finish and let race staff know.
Short Loop: From start, ride up 2nd Gulch and bear left on the Jeep Road/Hardscrabble Connector. Turn left at the bottom of the hill towards Mayer Gulch and turn left on Mayer Gulch. Descend to the bottom and stay left towards Turniphead. Turniphead will take you back to the start/finish.
Wall/Riddle Loop: From start, ride up 2nd Gulch and bear left on the Jeep Road/Hardscrabble Connector. Turn left at the bottom of the hill towards Mayer Gulch and turn left on Meyer Gulch. Descend to the bottom and turn right towards Wall Trail. At the corner, you will cross Haystacker Drive - please use caution, there will be a course marshal here - and continue up Wall to Riddle. Follow Riddle back to Meyer Gulch and turn right. Use caution as loops merge here. Descend Mayer Gulch again and turn left this time onto Turniphead to return to the start/finish.
Bailey Loop: From start, ride up 2nd Gulch and continue straight at Jeep Road/Hardscrabble Connector intersection. Continue climbing to Bailey single track and turn right. Ride up and down Bailey back to the start. Use caution when merging back onto the 2nd Gulch trail.
See 'Race Day Schedule' start list for race courses and distances for each category. All riders are responsible for knowing their courses and keeping track of their laps.
Mountain Valley Kids Dental Youth Series:
| Time | Category | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 p.m. | Sport Boys 11-14, Beginner Boys 15 -16 | 2 Short Loops = 7 Miles* |
| 4:46 p.m. | Sport Girls 11-14, Beginner Girls 15-16 | 2 Short Loops = 7 Miles* |
| 4:47 p.m. | Beginner Boys 11-14, Sport Boys 8-10 | 1 Short Loop, 3.5 Miles |
| 4:48 p.m. | Beginner Girls 11-14, Sport Girls 8-10 | 1 Short Loop, 3.5 Miles |
| 4:49 p.m. | Beginner Boys 8-10 | 1 Short Loop, 3.5 Miles |
| 4:50 p.m. | Beginner Girls 8-10 | 1 Short Loop, 3.5 Miles |
*Boys and Girls in Sport 11-14 who do NOT want to ride two laps need to change their category to Beginner 11-14 for this race by completing a category change form at registration.
Bloch & Ongert Town Series*:
| Time | Category | Course (ride in the order listed below) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 p.m. | Men's Sport | 1 Short Loop, 1 Riddle/Wall Loop, 10.7 Miles |
| 5:46 p.m. | Men's Vet Sport (35-49), Clydesdales | 1 Short Loop, 1 Riddle/Wall Loop, 10.7 Miles |
| 5:47 p.m. | Men's Master Sport (50+) | 1 Short Loop, 1 Riddle/Wall Loop, 10.7 Miles |
| 5:48 p.m. | Men's Grand Master Sport (60+) | 1 Short Loop, 1 Riddle/Wall Loop, 10.7 Miles |
| 5:49 p.m. | Women's Sport | 1 Short Loop, 1 Riddle/Wall Loop, 10.7 Miles |
| 5:50 p.m. | Women's Vet Sport (35-49), Women's Master Sport (50+) | 1 Short Loop, 1 Riddle/Wall Loop, 10.7 Miles |
| 5:51 p.m. | Men's Beginner | 2 Short Loops, 7 Miles |
| 5:52 p.m. | Women's Beginner | 2 Short Loops, 7 Miles |
| 6:45 p.m. | Men's Pro/Open, Men's Expert | 1 Short Loop, 1 Bailey Loop, 1 Riddle/Wall Loop, 12.6 Miles |
| 6:46 p.m. | Women's Pro/Open, Men's Vet Expert (35-49), Men's Single Speed | 1 Short Loop, 1 Bailey Loop, 1 Riddle/Wall Loop, 12.6 Miles |
| 6:47 p.m. | Men's Master Expert (50+), Men's Grand Master Expert (60+) | 1 Short Loop, 1 Bailey Loop, 1 Riddle/Wall Loop, 12.6 Miles |
| 6:48 p.m. | Women's Expert, Women's Vet Expert (35-49), Women's Master Expert (50+), Women's Single Speed | 1 Short Loop, 1 Bailey Loop, 1 Riddle/Wall Loop, 12.6 Miles |
*Ride loops in the order listed above
Day-of Registration: Available on-site for all 2025 Mountain Bike Races - however, preregistration online is highly suggested. Preregistration for individual races ends at 5 p.m. one day prior to each race day.
On-site Bib Pickup & Registration: Opens at 3:45 p.m., and races start at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday near the race start.
Eagle Ranch Classic MTB Rates
| Category | Preregistration | Day-of Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $31 | $42 |
| Youth (17 & under) | $15 | $21 |
*Day-of registration is available on-site before the race
Preregistration online closes at 5 p.m. the day before the race
Bloch & Ongert MTB Series Rates
| Category | Cost | Price Per Race | Total Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | $190* | $27.14 | $27 |
| Youth (17 & under) | $92 | $13.14 | $13 |
*Adult Price increases to $200 after May 26, 2025
Must be registered for the whole series to earn team and individual points for series champions. Please reach out to sports@vailrec.com regarding any questions.
Take I-70 to Eagle (Exit 147). At the roundabout, head south on Eby Creek Road. Continue south through the roundabouts on Eby Creek Road, until you cross the Eagle River. At the next roundabout, take the first right out of the roundabout onto Grand Avenue/Highway 6. Go west on Grand Avenue/Highway 6 for 0.8 miles to the next roundabout. At this roundabout, take the third right onto Sylvan Lake Road. Continue on Sylvan Lake Road approximately 1 mile, and then take a right on Eagle Ranch Road. Follow Eagle Ranch Road to 4th of July Road, then turn right. 4th of July Road takes you uphill for another mile or so, leading to Arroyo Drive. Turn left. The trailhead is approximately 0.25 miles on the right.
Parking
Adult participants are asked to park in the Eagle Ranch Business District or Brush Creek Pavillion and ride to the start, as parking is extremely limited at the trailhead. Parents of youth participants and those who do drive to the start will need to park on one side of 4th of July Road as directed by VRD staff.
Arroyo Drive will be closed to all vehicle traffic between 4th of July Road and Haystacker Drive from 4 to 8 p.m. for race day.
Race Start
The race will start on the rec path, northeast of the Arroyo Trailhead Parking Lot. Please do not park in this lot on race day.
Youth: Awards will be given at the race finish in the Arroyo Trailhead Parking Lot.
Adults: Join us for race awards and a free beer for ages 21+ from New Belgium Brewing Company and non-alcoholic beer from Best Day Brewing Company after the race. Awards will be presented and prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in each race category. Location TBD.
All racers are entered into a raffle for a chance to win great prizes from our sponsors!
Series Champions: Overall series championships will be awarded to both the winning team and individuals in each category at the end of the season
Must be registered for the whole series to earn team and individual points for series champions
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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.
Check out Race Results & Photos on the Race Results Webpage.
Race results will also be posted online by noon the day after the race. Questions about results or additional protests should be sent to kpletcher@vailrec.com within 24 hours of the race.
A Huge Thanks To All Of Our Amazing Sponsors For The VRD 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.
