There’s still room to register for the inaugural Clear Creek Challenge on June 3. Organizers are trumpeting the grassroots event as having the most descent of any multi-sport race in the world. That’s right, an all-downhill race. Finally, a dance with gravity, not a battle. Start at Loveland ski area and run 5 miles down to Bakerville. Get on a bike and pedal 20 miles through Silver Plume and Georgetown, along the Silver Creek Trail down to Lawson. Then get in your boat and paddle Class III-IV whitewater down Clear Creek for 12 miles. Did you notice the most important word in the description of each race leg? It was “down.” Is there a better way to describe a race? Competitors finish at Kermit’s, of course, where beer, music and awards will be plentiful. Organizers are expecting 300 to 500 competitors in the three-person team ($105 entry fee) or solo ($60) categories. Entry fees go to the Alpine Rescue Team.
More info — Check it out at www.clearcreekchallenge.org
