Racing down Cascade street
On April 1st the Cycling team held their home race around the Colorado College Campus. With races scheduled from 8 AM to 5PM, racers did numerous lapse on our .8 mile course. This featured a 180 degree turn and hill sprint each lap up Cache La Poudre. Spectators, especially drowsy college students walking to brunch, got to watch collegiate and local riders fly around this course, averaging in the mid twenties in the faster races. Colorado College riders were featured in almost all the collegiate races, scoring two podium finishes from Austin Allison and Emily Guffin. Congratulations Austin and Emily!
With weather timed right, we saw sunny 80 degree weather! Luckily it wasn’t the day after, where riders would have seen 40 degree temperatures, gusty winds and potentially a little snow. In addition, at lunch there was a costume race around the top part of the course. Thanks to the few that joined in the fun! Also, a thanks to all the volunteers that came out to help throughout the day and sorry about the sunburns…
If you would like to know more about the CC Cycling Team, contact Crosby Nordbloom @cc. The Cycling Team is a great for cycling enthusiasts of all skill levels to get outside and ride. The club has frequent group rides around Colorado Springs for the everyday rider as well as the seasoned pro.
Speeding down the roads in CC gear
-Written by Crosby Nordbloom
Colorado College Outdoor Education 