Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway

BIKE WITH PIKE
SEPTEMBER 23, 2006

MAP OF THE COURSE

Frontier Pathways Scenic & Historic Byway and Santa Fe Trail Scenic & Historic Byway are proud to present the inaugural Bike with Pike Century Ride.

Follow in the footsteps of explorer Zebulon Pike as you embark on a 100 mile journey beginning in at the John Martin Reservoir State Park, where Pike first spotted Pike’s Peak.

Travel past Bents Old Fort, friendly historic towns and world-famous melon fields as you experience the beauty and scenic wonder Southeastern Colorado has to offer.

Participants will end their journey at the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk located in the heart of downtown Pueblo where riders can enjoy the 12th Annual Chile and Frijoles Festival.

**NEW EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE**

Individual Registration Fees
$55 early registration on or before September 8, 2006
$75 registration after September 8, 2006

Relay-Team Registration Fees (up to 10 team members)
$40 per person early registration on or before September 8, 2006
$60 registration after September 8, 2006
(Please see mileage information below.)

Registration Information:
Registration includes eight attended rest stops and SAG support, a colorful participant t-shirt, detailed route maps, participant SWAG bags and a Pre-Ride Party hosted by the citizens of Lamar on Friday night before the ride.

The Bike with Pike Century Ride may be done individually or as a relay team. Each team may have up to 10 riders. Relay teams can only switch riders at ride-affiliated rest stops.

Or, register online at Active.com

Packet Pick-up:
All registration packets are available for Pick-up at the Cow Palace in Lamar on Thursday, September 21, 2006 or Friday, September 22, 2006 @ 5:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. or at the John Martin Reservoir on Saturday, September 23, 2006 @ 6:00a.m.

About the Ride Saturday, September 23, 2006
6:00a.m.-7:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. The Historic Bike with Pike Century Ride travels along Zebulon Pike’s discovery trail. Starting at the John Martin Reservoir State Park, the route takes riders along the Santa Fe Trail Scenic and Historic Byway, past Bents Old Fort, through friendly historic towns and alongside world famous melon fields. This unusual prairie bike ride includes watermelon breaks along the semi-rolling hills and flatlands of agricultural communities in Southeastern Colorado. The final leg of the ride loops participants along side some of Pueblo’s most scenic attractions and ends at Pike Plaza located on the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo where riders will be able to bask in their glory while attending the wildly popular Chile & Frijoles Festival.

12th Annual Chile & Frijoles Festival
Experience the Flavor at the 12th Annual Chile & Frijoles Festival. This annual event is a great way to unwind from a day of cycling with live entertainment, authentic & local Mexican food and ice cold beer and beverages. Visit the Festival’s farmers market to pick up a bushel of Pueblo’s locally grown and roasted chilies or take in the many sites along Pueblo’s Historic Union Avenue.

**RELAY TEAM EXCHANGE POINTS**

Relay-team participants may only change riders at ride-sanctioned rest stops. Below are the rest stops with mileage amounts.

CDOT Maintenance Yard, Bent County. 1st leg: 17 miles
Otero County Courthouse, La Junta. 2nd leg: 24 miles
Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District, Rocky Ford. 3rd leg: 11 miles
Manzanola. 4th leg: 9 miles
Fowler. 5th leg: 8.5 miles
Boone Turn-Off, Pueblo County. 6th leg: 15 miles
Baxter Road, Pueblo County. 7th leg: 14 miles
Finish Line, Riverwalk of Pueblo. 8th leg: 7 miles