23nd Casual Classic Bicycle Ride

The Sonnenalp of Vail Foundation invites you to participate in the 23nd Annual Casual Classic Bicycle Ride being held on Saturday, September 6, 2008, benefiting ECO Trails, Eagle County Regional Trails System and the Sonnenalp of Vail Foundation.

Riders will take part in a 38-mile casual ride beginning in Breckenridge following the recreational path 10 miles to Frisco. Next, they will enjoy a creek-side, 7 mile, gradual climb to Copper Mountain, followed by 5 challenging miles to the Vail Pass summit. Finally, they will coast, predominantly downhill, 16 miles to the Bully Ranch at the Sonnenalp Resort for a barbecue, live entertainment, silent auction . . .

If you have questions, please contact the Sonnenalp of Vail Foundation at 970-479-5700 / mdavis@sonnenalp.com

DATE:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2008 – Rain or shine!
FEE:
ADVANCED REGISTRATION ONLY – Limited to 150 Participants.
$75/Adult and $40/Child - 15 yrs and younger
WHERE:
CHECK-IN:  7-8 am at Sonnenalp Resort in Vail / Carport Area.
Alternate Check-In:  8:45am at Breckenridge Skier Parking Lot.
Ride starts at 9am in Breckenridge.

Directions: I-70 to Exit 203, Follow Hwy 9 to Breckenridge, turn right on N. Park Ave, turn left on Watson St. Skier parking lot on right.
OPTION:
Riders cycling both directions (76 miles) meet at the Sonnenalp Resort at 7:30 AM.
PARKING:
VAIL – Please park in free Vail Village structure (Space unavailable at Resort)
BRECKENRIDGE – Please park in free skier parking lot.
SHUTTLE:
8am shuttles to Breckenridge from Sonnenalp Resort.  (Across from 1st Bank-Vail)
Shuttle available to Vail Pass Summit, if you prefer not to ride up. After Bully BBQ 2pm and 3pm shuttles back to Breckenridge departing from Sonnenalp carport.
ROUTE:
NOT A RACE! This is a casual ride which begins in Breckenridge and follows the recreational path 10 miles to Frisco. Next comes a gradual 7 mile climb along the creek to Copper Mountain followed by challenging miles to the Vail Pass summit. The end is a coast, predominantly downhill, 16 miles to the Bully Ranch for a BBQ, silent auction prizes.

Bully Ranch barbecue buffets to begin 12 Noon which is included in participants’ fee. Only $25/per person for non-participants. Delicious food/cold drinks, Peter Fontanese Productions donating live entertainment, exciting prizes, generous donations from Valley vendors and fun-filled conversation!

REGISTRATION:

Please click here to Download and Print-out Registration / Release Form.

Please mail form to: Sonnenalp Foundation at PO Box 4401, Vail, CO 81658 or fax to
970-479-5704 with credit card number, security code and signature. (No telephone registrations accepted.) Please list your email or cellphone number as once we receive your original form with full payment, we will call or email you with a confirmation number for this ride as space is limited.

 

Deadline for registration is Thursday, September 4, 2008.

 

ABSOLUTELY NO LAST MINUTE WALK-INS NOR DAY-OF-RIDE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED.

 

In case of inclement weather, conditions or acts of God, the Bully Ranch barbeque will be held as planned and the Sonnenalp Foundation will gratefully accept your registration fees as a donation.

 

For additional information, please call Sonnenalp Foundation at 970-479-5700 / mdavis@sonnenalp.com