Hello Iron Horse Rider!
With only 52 days until Race Day our race and tour categories are both filling upFAST! This leaves us with 2 important things on our mind.Number one is to make sure you all REGISTER NOW so you do not miss out on this year’s ride. We’re also increasing the price starting May 7, 2024, so REGISTER NOW before it is too late!The second thing that comes to the top of our minds this time of year is getting all of our volunteer slots filled. This race truly cannot run without the support of our volunteers! Volunteers will all receive custom IHBC water bottles, custom IHBC volunteer shirts, food for each shift and a volunteer party! It is a great way to give back to the community and be involved in such a memorable weekend! If you are racing, this is a great way to get your family and friends involved in your passion! Please sign up at the link below and share the link with anyone you can think of! http:/www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EADAF2AA2FF2-48755397-2024#/
Sincerely,
The Iron Horse Staff
RGP’s is a new partner of Pedal Durango!
After a hard ride you need to fuel up. There is no place better to get a meal that gets you to the next ride better than Pedal Durango’s new partner RGP’s located in the Durango Mall. Be sure to check out RGP’s and support all of our cycling supporting partners.
Be sure and support the annual DEVO Bike Swap this year being held April 26th – 28th. If any organization defines the love of cycling it is DEVO!
Beginning Bike Commuter Classes.
Presented by the City of Durango and Courtney Child, Multimodale Specialist, Durango Transportation DepartmentThursday, April 4th from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. at Durango Sustainable GoodsThis is an indoor classroom portion of the City of Durango’s bike commuting classes. This class will cover principles of traffic law, lane positioning, when to take the lane, how to change lanes, and lane positioning at intersections. This class is designed for any level of bike commuter who is interested in learning how to legally ride with traffic and want to feel more comfortable in the streets.
It is recommended for all attendees to complete the “Riding with Traffic” Smart cycling course from the League of American Bicyclists Learning Center. The age requirement is 16+.Saturday April 13th from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at Transit Center Parking lot
This is the on-bike lesson of the City of Durango’s bike commuting classes. Since this is an outdoor class, it is weather dependent, with possibility of it being postponed. Bring a bike, helmet, water, sunscreen anything else you need for riding your bike for two hours. We will cover the following drills: starting/stopping, scanning, shifting, quick stop, rock dodge, avoidance weave, and quick turn. This class is designed for beginner cyclists and anyone who feels they need practice with bike handling. It is recommended for all attendees to complete the “Hazard Avoidance Maneuvers” Smart cycling course from the League of American Cyclists Learning Center. The age requirement is 16+.
For more information go to: https://www.durangoco.gov/359/Education-Outreach
The second of two trail side repair clinics to be presented by the Cyclery will be held April 8th. Check out the event at:http:/www.durangocyclery.com/events
