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Join Us For A Time Warp! 
The L'Eroica (The Hero) Historic Race
May 19-20, 2012!

We are recreating a 1899-1915 Grand Junction 102 mile bicycle race from Grand Junction to Glenwood Springs, CO. We have researched the history of the ride and included as many of the original elements of the race as possible.

2011 Ride Scrap Book -- Press It.

Ride to Glenwood in period athletic dress, meet up with family, banquet, stay at the Hotel Denver, Swim in the Glenwood Pool. We'll be taking the train back to GJ.

Riders with any attire and any bike are welcome to participate. The route is beautiful!!! This is a long race - 102 miles. This ride is not one for riders with a weak constitution. To keep your knickers from gettin' all up in a wad,-Train after signing up!

Points Race: Points will be awarded for authenticity based on the technology of the bike and the attire worn. Example: even though a participant comes in last, because he/she chose to ride a single speed 1958 bike and wore knickers and a wool cap he/she may place first as 'The Hero' of Grand Junction.                     See points card for details and point(s) options.

Register by April 19, 2012  Contact: Chris Brown                  970-245-7939  -or-  info@browncycles.com

Route:

Grand Junction to Glenwood Springs - the original Midland Trail Rail Route early 1900's, 90 miles of pavement and 12 miles of dirt, going through Palisade, Plateau City, Collbran, Silt, and Newcastle. You must be 18 or older to participate

Costs:

Ride and Evening Awards Banquet-  $60.00 per rider   (Includes historic photo finish.)

Extra Mouths For Banquet - $25.00 per head.

Options that you need to book yourself:

Hotel Denver Overnight - $120.00 - $180.00    We blocked off 20 rooms "Leroica" is the key word.  Deadline is April 19, 2012

Glenwood Pool Pass From Hotel Denver- $18.00                    (Guests of Hotel Denver gets reduced rate.)

Train Tickets back to GJ (1 pm next day) -$25.00 each.                   (You can put bike on train)