Rich in history and Victorian architecture, the town is designated as a National Historic Landmark District since 1961. Its economy was based on mining but when Climax mine has been closed down, locals took advantage of their beautiful natural surroundings and focused on adventurism. As the place is gifted with rich flora and fauna landscapes and high alpine mountains, it is now the center of many recreational and outdoor activities, attracting tourists from all over the world.
One of the most famous events and a wonderland for mountain bike enthusiasts is the Leadville Trail 100 race or else The Race Across The Sky. Taking place every summer and starting from Leadville’s town, the race follows a 100 mi/161 km long trail, all the way out and back again through the rough mountain, reaching an elevation of 12424 ft/3786 m high. The majority of the trails take you through the forest and onto mountain roads. The terrain is mainly dirt and rocky along with some few sections of pavement.
Everything you want to experience while mountain biking is here. Difficult narrow uphills, steep downhills, high altitude, single tracks through dense forest, long distances, breathtaking views, blind turns and a lot of adrenaline thrills are on for this unbelievable race. Suitable for advanced and in very good physical condition mountain bikers, this marathon is open for all participants over 18 year old.
So wait no longer and start practicing because you will have to face some of the sport’s most fierce competitors as well as your own mental and physical limits. Certainly a mountain bike ride, worth riding!
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Almeria is a province of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, between Enix, Pechina and Nijar. With mountain sierras and 40 km / 25 mi seacoast terrain, Almeria is a great destination for extreme sport enthusiasts.
Mountain biking has become one of the most successful and practiced sports in the region due to the many tracks available in the hinterland of Lake Garda, in Veneto region. The key destination for more experienced bikers are on the mountains surrounding the lake.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
The Dell in Kalamunda is Perth’s number one mountain bike location, at 40 km/24 mi in the east of Perth. The location offers numerous trails, centered primarily around Mount Gunjin. There are plenty of tracks on the spot, the more you ride, the more you find.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for whitewater kayaking. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for snowboarding. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Breckenridge or just Breck is located in North America in the town of Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado, USA.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is well-known ski destination. It is located at Mount Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. The resort invites all those people who want to escape from the daily routine and enjoy themselves in all fields.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for whitewater rafting. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
