While leading the stage race at the Brek Epic, and two miles from the win, former Olympian, and Durango native, Howard Grotts was involved in a serious crash having to have been airlifted to Denver for medical care. Thanks to the quick response medical team he received excellent medical care. Howard is now at a rehab facility. A Go Fund Me account has been established by the race organizer, Mike McCormick to assist with medical bills. Please, if you can, make a contribution to get Howard back in the saddle. Click on the link below to make your contribution. https://www.gofundme.com/f/ygg72s-support-howard-grotts-road-to-recovery
Durango’s Own Riley Amos is the New World Champion – U23 at the World Championships!
Coming off a 7th place finish in Paris at the Olympics, the highest ever for an American, and a short trip back to Durango, Riley Amos stays hot at the World Championships, held in Andorra in the U23 Mountain Biking category by winning the short track event, the first time ever won by an American. Next up, he will see if he can continue his hot streak in the cross country event this weekend. Congratulations to Riley! Durango just keeps putting out incredible talent. Truly the Mountain Biking Capital of the World.
Durango’s Christopher Blevins Leads Team USA to the Team Relay World Championship Win!
Durango’s Christopher Blevins, who finished 13th at the Paris Olympics, and after a short trip home to Durango, goes to Andorra to lead the US Mountain Bike mixed team relay team to the World Championship. This is the first time the United States has ever won the event, marking what is a stellar season for Team USA. Christopher also finished fourth in the World Championships in the short track event. Congratulations to Christopher and Team USA for the incredible finish.
Durango’s Asa Vermett Win’s the Junior World Championship Downhill Race!
Durango’s own Asa Vermett displayed his incredible talent as he won the World Junior downhill race in Andorra. After fracturing a hip in March, Asa has shown tremendous resilience and skill this season in downhill competitions by winning multiple UCI events, and now is a World Champion. Congratulations to Asa another Durango rider for showing the world the talent that lives in our community.
Be Sure to Check Out What is Happening for Spoketober 2024!!
Pedal Durango is stoked about helping out with the Spoketober Events this year. So much so that we are, in collaboration with our partners at Leland House / Lola’s are bringing back the No Footdown Event held at Snowdown, and adding a Bunny Hop event also. Trophy’s will be awarded to the Spoketober World Champions!
Be sure to check out this month’s Social Calendar on Pedal Durango. So many things happening this month including all the events for Spoketober!
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