CYCLING
Sept. 6
Aspen-Snowmass Ride for the Cure; 100-mile bike ride between Aspen and Snowmass, with a flatter 26-mile option; benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; last year’s event drew 424 riders of all levels and raised $655,000.
or 970-920-0250
Sept. 14
Twelve Hours of Snowmass; dawn-to-dusk mountain bike race on Snowmass trails; benefits Aspen Youth Center, Extreme Sports Camp; riders can participate in solo, team, corporate divisions.
or 970-544-4130
Ongoing
Track workouts; at Harvard Gulch Park (South Pearl and Warren), Denver; Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m.
or 303-744-2766
Road bike rides every Saturday and Sunday along the Front Range, sponsored by Colorado HeartCycle; 20 to 100 miles; weather permitting; helmet required.
Road rides each weekend in the south Denver area hosted by the Highlands Ranch Cycling Club; intermediate to advanced; two to five hours; helmet required; free.
Mountain bike camps, private lessons and clinics with Better Ride; for recreation riders and racers; focus on core skills, balance, vision, cornering, energy management, obstacles, drops, etc.
Beginner mountain bike skills class; various locations along the Front Range; first Sunday of every month; taught on a custom-made obstacle course; 8 a.m.; $80. 303-507-1148
Guided Mountain Biking; at Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash; Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; $35, includes bike and helmet rental; with intro to technique; all abilities.
Gunnison Valley mountain biking instruction and tours; private, groups, ladies only, half day, full day or custom; fees vary; Gunnison/Crested Butte. 970-275-0485
Road ride each Saturday morning led by the staff of Bicycle Pedal’r bike shops in Highlands Ranch; 20 to 30 miles; weather permitting; open to intermediate and advanced riders.
Road bike rides; weekday evenings and every weekend along the Front Range; 25 to 125 miles; intermediate to advanced; helmet required; hosted by the Rocky Mountain Cycling Club.
HIKING/BACKPACKING
Ongoing
Map and compass class; with the U.S. Geological Survey; a map, compass and orienteering class at 1 p.m. the first and third Fridays monthly in the map department at the Denver REI store, 1416 Platte St.; free. 303-756-3100 or
Nordic walking; incorporate nordic hiking poles into hikes and runs, learn different techniques and hill bounding; Mondays and Fridays noon-1:30 p.m., Saturdays 12:45-1:45 p.m.; through Oct. 15; at Devil’s Thumb Ranch, in Tabernash; $15.
Open Space and Mountain Parks volunteer trail guides; Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) is recruiting volunteers as trail guides; six to 10 hours per month; free classroom and field training provided in four required sessions. or 720-579-4161
Work the Colorado Trail; trail work and other volunteer tasks; from single day to weeklong, June to August; by the Colorado Trail Foundation.
Park weeding and trail maintenance; at Roxborough State Park, in Littleton; need for volunteers to work with trained crew leaders to pull, snip and collect noxious weeds and help maintain the hiking trails. 303-973-3959
KAYAKING/RAFTING/CANOEING
Ongoing
Lessons and open-pool sessions hosted by Golden River Sports; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; reservations required; Golden Recreation Center. 303-215-9386
Open-pool session and beginner and expert lessons hosted by Confluence Kayaks; 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays; lesson with gear, $45, open-pool access only, $10; reservations required; University of Denver’s El Pomar Natatorium, 2201 E. Asbury Ave. 303-433-3676 or
Lessons with Poudre River Kayak and Canoe; on the Poudre River; learn how to run rivers, stroke, roll and play on whitewater. brian@themountainshop.com or 970-493-5720
Ducky trips with Poudre River Kayak and Canoe; with experienced guides. brian@themountainshop.com or 970-493-5720
Roll clinic and outdoor sessions hosted by the Boulder Outdoor Center; at Boulder Reservoir; weekdays and weekends, day and night; online registration; reservations required; Louisville Recreation Center, 900 W. Via Appia, Louisville.303-444-8420 or
RUNNING
Sept. 6
First American State Bank Fitness Festival 5K; at Crescent Park, Greenwood Village; 9 a.m.
Sept. 13
Oktoberfest 5K; at the Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9352 Dorchester St.; fundraiser for the nonprofit Jordan’s Angel Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting families of children with cancer and their special needs; $25 (preregistration) and $35 (race day); 12:30 p.m.
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Sept. 13
Chatfield Reservoir 8-miler; part of Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series; handicap system, with slower runners starting first, so everyone finishes at about same time; free for members, $5 for nonmembers; 8 a.m.
Sept. 14
Marathon Training Series 20-mile race; at Westminster City Park, Sheridan Boulevard and 105th Avenue; 7 a.m.
Sept. 27
Vasque Goldenleaf Half Marathon; runners go from Snowmass to Aspen using spectacular mountain trails and roads at height of foliage season.
or 970-925-2849
Sept. 28
Governor’s Cup 10K and 5K, at Veterans Park, Denver; 9 a.m.
Oct. 4
Waterton Canyon 10-miler; part of Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series; handicap system, with slower runners starting first, so everyone finishes at about same time; free for members, $5 for nonmembers; 9 a.m.
Oct. 11
Backcountry 10-mile and 5-mile runs; at Rocky Heights Middle School, Highlands Ranch; preregistration ($25 for 5-miler, $35 for 10-miler) and race day ($35 for 5-miler, $45 for 10-miler) fees; 8:30 a.m.
or
Oct. 24
Scream Scram 5K; at Washington Park, Denver; 6 p.m.
Nov. 1
Fall Festival 5K; at Grand Junction Botanical Gardens; course on paved pedestrian Riverfront Trail; $20; 9 a.m.
970-257-9267
Nov. 2
Westminster City Park 9-miler; part of Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series; handicap system, with slower runners starting first, so everyone finishes at about same time; free for members, $5 for nonmembers; 9 a.m.
Nov. 2
Littleton Stride 5K and 10K; at Kettring Park, Littleton.
Nov. 8
Mesa State 37K Rim Rock Run; starts at east entrance (Grand Junction side) to Colorado National Monument, finishes near Fruita; limited to 400 runners because of park rules; fundraiser for Mesa State College cross country team scholarships; $30; 8 a.m. or 970-464-9040
Nov. 8
Red Thread Run 5K; at City Park, Denver; 9 a.m.
Nov. 9
Race for Hope 5K; at Washington Park, Denver; fundraiser for the Fetal Hope Foundation, which works to help save the lives of babies; 10 a.m.
Nov. 15
Gobble Wobble 5K; at Green Valley Ranch; 9 a.m.
Nov. 26
Mile High United Way Turkey Trot; 4-mile run; at Washington Park, Denver; 10 a.m.
Dec. 7
Denver’s Washington Park 4.4-miler; part of Rocky Mountain Road Runners Trophy Series; handicap system, with slower runners starting first, so everyone finishes at about same time; free for members, $5 for nonmembers; 9 a.m.
Dec. 14
Jingle Bell Run; at Washington Park, Denver; fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation; 10 a.m.
Dec. 20
Steve’s Rudolph Ramble 5K; at City Park, Denver; 9 a.m.
SAILING
Ongoing
Colorado State Parks boating safety classes; at various locations; open to adults and teens; includes a homestudy manual, a two-hour classroom review and a written exam.
SNOWSHOEING/
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Ongoing
Snow skills classes and guided backcountry expeditions; Aspen area; half-day classes for novice mountaineers (starting at $150), expeditions for peak ascents and spring skiing (starting at $280).
970-925-9625 or
TRIATHLON/DUATHLON
Ongoing through Sept. 15
Open-water swimming, masters swimming; at Grant Ranch Community Association (Bowles Reservoir) in Littleton; outdoor pool and lake; early-morning and evening sessions; simulated races; $10 per session, season passes also available;
presented by Mile High Multisport.
or e-mail Pete@milehighmultisport.com or
TexBeck25@aol.com
Ongoing
Boulder Tri Babes; triathlon club; at RallySport Health Club; near 28th Street, between Pearl and Valmont; meet new friends who offer support every step of the way; women of all ages and abilities welcome; multiple levels of group training; $195.
MISCELLANEOUS
Ongoing
Maps, Compasses and Orienteering class; a U.S. Geological Survey-hosted class; free; 1 p.m., first and third Fridays of the month at REI Denver flagship store, 1416 Platte St.
Outdoor discussion with Altitude Adventures staff; topics include high-altitude sicknesses, trip planning and compass reading and what to do in emergency situations.
or 303-499-1100
Calendar submissions: Send information 14 to 21 days in advance to OEcalendar@denverpost.com or send fax to 303-866-9004 (attention: Outdoor Extremes). Include contact information. Items run on a space-available basis.
