{"id":118612,"date":"2014-08-06T18:43:19","date_gmt":"2014-08-07T00:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/ready-to-roll\/"},"modified":"2014-08-06T18:43:19","modified_gmt":"2014-08-07T00:43:19","slug":"ready-to-roll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/ready-to-roll\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready to roll"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"Riders
Riders take off in the annual Escalante Days bike race last year. The race starts at 9 a.m. Saturday.<\/span>Sam Green\/Dolores Star<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Over the last 15 years, the Escalante Days Mountain Bike Race has become a popular cycling event for riders of all abilities.<\/p>\n

Set to take place on Aug. 9, this year\u2019s race will begin in Dolores and lead riders to Boggy Draw and beyond.<\/p>\n

Three courses will be available for riders, including a 13-mile beginner course, 21-mile sport course and 35-mile expert course. Riders may compete with geared or single speed bikes.<\/p>\n

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in the Expert and Single Speed categories and non-cash prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the Beginner and Sport classes.<\/p>\n

A cash prize will also be presented to the first rider to cross the first cattle guard at the top of the Dolores hill and $700 will be given to any rider who breaks Matt Shriver\u2019s expert-course record of 1:53.54.<\/p>\n

In addition, riders participating in the event will have a unique opportunity to experience the area\u2019s scenic beauty in a monitored environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a rare opportunity to have a supported ride through the Boggy Draw area,\u201d explained race organizer Laurel Rematore. \u201cWe have course marshals and search and rescue available.\u201d<\/p>\n

While exactly how many riders will participate in this year\u2019s race will not be determined until the morning of Aug. 9, many riders are expected to participate.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had between 80 and 85 riders the last few years,\u201d said Rematore. \u201cWe know we can accommodate a lot more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Proceeds from this year\u2019s race will go the Dolores Rotary Club, which will use the funds to support a variety of programs in the area. Among those programs is the Imagination Library program, which provides books to local young people.<\/p>\n

Individuals interested in participating in this year\u2019s race may pre-register by Aug. 6 at www.active.com or register the day of the race between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. in front of the Dolores Medical Office. The early-registration fee is $35 and race day registration fees are $45.<\/p>\n

Anyone with questions regarding the race can contact Laurel Rematore at 970-529-4642.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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