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Radio Announcement: Race & Ride D’ Rist Festival.

US Handcycling Hill Climb Race/Citizen’s Ride - Listen Here:

Join us for the US Handcycling, ACA Rist Hill Climb and Citizens Road Ride! The racing begins 7:00am Sharp with all US Hand Cyclists leaving West out of Bellvue for a gradual climb towards the base of Rist Canyon. (1 mile to Feed Zone/Bottle Drop - Fully Supported) From Bellvue you will have a couple miles of gradual accent and a very short drop into the base of the Rist Canyon. Look for the 9.3 sign to start your mental note to the finish the 11.00 mile race to the top of Rist Canyon. (every mile will be marked) Spectators and previous riders/racers are welcome to line the top part of Rist Canyon to watch the hand cyclists battle it out on the final last switchbacks of the race. A tip top race finish with full sag station/port-o-lets awaits you. Relax and be a spectator or cheer your friend or team along to the finish line. Bring your cow bells and chalk chairs & team tent!

Handcyclist, due to where your cars are parked are allowed back down to the base of Rist before the 12:30pm road closure ends

Attention Hand Cyclist Racers: If you would like to…Your race entry also pays for the second leg of the citizens ride, fuel up at the top of Rist Canyon, take in the views and watch as the bike action unfolds. Cheer as your friends hit the finish line. Gather your friends and finish off your race day by joining in on the last 19 miles of the citizens ride down the famously fun and super smooth Buckhorn Canyon. This takes you right back to the starting line where you can hang out and enjoy lunch and relax with a beverage of your choice. Music, BBQ, Oskar Blue’s Brewery awaits you upon your arrival in Masonville, Colorado. Family Friendly, Picnic Grass Area!

The 2010 Fort Collins Cycling Festival kicks off in grand fashion Friday, June 4th with Race pre-registration and packet pick-up will run from 4:30pm – 7:30pm at the old town square (follow the signs from the bike kiosk). NO Day of Race Registration Pre-Registered: Number & Packet pickup 1 hour before your race time! Day of Race in Bellvue.

Rist Canyon Hill Climb Race, US Hand Cycling Racers Support

Hand Cycling Category Race leaves 7:00am from Bellvue Colorado for the Second Year with again 11 miles of Rist Canyon Hand Cycling Hill Climb Race. One escort rider per racer allowed for support! Car Support is allowed. Please be sure to check in with the vehicle support manager for your instructions and passes

Follow the parking signs at the bottom of Bellvue. Hand Cyclists will be allowed down the canyon to their cars.
More…Race Information Here

Stay the night at the Hilton

$27.25 per person to stay at the Hilton with breakfast~ The Hilton is going all out for Hand Cyclist, ACA Racers & FCCF Citizen Riders. The pricing is absolutely incredible! Room booking is $119 per night, up to 4 people per room or $109.00 for up to two per room. Each guest staying in the Choice Hotel will receive an incredible Hilton breakfast included in the price. Imagine, just $29.75 a night per person on a four person room, including breakfast and all of the action of the FCCF! Enjoy staying at one of the most beautiful hotels that Fort Collins has to offer. Reserve your room now! Book Your Room Here

2011 Rist Canyon Road Race is back plus?

The New Rocky Mountain Stage Race is kicking off with the 2010 NRC Pre-Qualifier Criterium! Hand Cyclists get ready for a Northern Colorado Stage Race as you will also be included.

2011 the Rist Canyon Road Race course will be back, This race will be included in the 2011 stage race. Competing handlebar to handlebar through some of the most rugged passes in the Rockies, with 62.72 miles and over 7,000 feet of climbing. Hand Cyclist will compete on 24 miles on the road race day. We will be adding a TT on Friday and an Old Town Criterium on Saturday! This is the same Criterium as the Nationals Course.