Fangdango

Fangdango brings to Colorado a world class style XC course only a short drive from the Denver Metro area. You will be treated to a course with plenty of climbing, tricky technical descents, and fast flowy single-track. The spectating on this course is amazing and you will have the opportunity to watch your favorite racers pass by multiple times in just one lap.

Thanks to the folks at BOERA for allowing this event to happen. We are proud to be working with them and the Platte Canyon School District for Fangdango. Another big thanks to COMBA, who were instrumental in making these trails.

USAC (USA Cycling)

Fangdango will be a USAC sanctioned event for 2022. A USAC license will be required to race. For information, please go HERE. Junior racers get free memberships! But you must make sure to do this for insurance purposes. This applies to all ages.

Race Distance

Standard Course – 5 Miles (multiple laps depending on category)

Elite Mini Course – .65 Miles

Registration

Online Registration only. Earlybird pricing ends at 8:00 PM on Friday, May 6. Entries after early bird pricing will go up $10. Racers can enter online up to 1 hour prior to your race.
Adults: $58
Juniors (11-18): $40
Juniors (10 and under): $15
Elite Kids Mini Race: $Free (No sign up required)

What to Expect

World class style course a short drive away. At 5 miles and 500 feet vertical per lap, this challenging course will give you everything that should be in a mountain bike race. Sharp turns and cornering that will test your technical abilities, punchy climbs that will test your raw strength, fast descents that will test your guts, and multiple laps that will test your will! To say there are a few turns in this course in an understatement.

• Post Race food
• Medical support
• Professional Timing
• Post Race awards
• Plenty o’ food and drink and provided by our sponsors
• Custom swag

Course 411: The course will be marked at all critical intersections the night before the race. Pre-riding is allowed for 1 lap after the start of prior race. Please keep a minimum of 300 feet from any active racer.

Spectating: There are many ways to view this event. A short hike throughout the race offers new vantage points to watch your favorite riders.

Number Plates: This is a lap timed event. All racers will have a number plate with chip except for the Kids Race.

Results: Posted at the conclusion of your race and online the following day.

Cancellation Policy: If we are forced to cancel Fangdango due to weather or natural disasters, participants will be refunded 90% of the entry fee at any time prior to April 30, 2022. A deferral will be accepted. Any cancellations on race day (weather or otherwise) are not refundable.

Race Rules

• Rule 1: You will smile no matter the pain.
• Rule 2: Yes, you must wear a helmet and have adequate eye protection.
• Rule 3: Be nice to the land, it never did anything to you.
  3A: DON’T LITTER.
  3B: Stick to the trail. Course cutting could be as simple as creating a new line on a switchback. Please don’t do it.
• Rule 4: No headphones. Sing to yourself.
• Rule 5: If you don’t thank a volunteer, you will be publicly shamed.
• Rule 6: This is mountain biking. Please, please, please be considerate of other racers whether you are in front being a superhero, or in back getting ready to vomit. We all know this, but the occasional reminder never hurts.
• Rule 7: Refunds: Full refund will be honored up to 30 days prior to the event, minus any registration costs. After that time, deferrals will be allowed.

Number of laps will be dependent on category and/or age group.  Awards ceremony will follow each race. Remember, age is your RACE AGE, which is the age you will be on 12/31/2022

Schedule

** Women age breakdowns will still be 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50+. Due to lower turnouts, Categories 1 and 2 will be combined for awards.

Location

From C-470, take the 285 exit and head west.  After approximately 25 miles, take a left on Rosalie Road (Loaf n’ Jug on the right side).  Continue up Rosalie Road for about ½ mile.  Parking on the left.