SUBMISSIONS: Send information 14 to 21 days in advance to OEcalendar@denverpost.com or send a fax to 303-866-9004 (attn: Outdoor Extremes). Include contact information. Items run on a space-available basis.
ADVENTURE RACING
May 28-30
Rage in the Sage; mountain biking, running and rock climbing races; all events held at Hartman Rocks Multiuse Recreation Area, 3 1/2 miles west of Gunnison; May 28 is 24-hour rock- climbing relay marathon ($30, ); May 29 is Sage Burner Trail Running Race, 25K and 50K courses ($45 to $65, ); May 30 is Original Growler mountain bike race (note: registration is sold out, ).
CYCLING
Today-May 11
Earn-A-Bike; hosted by Community Cycles, 2805 Wilderness Place, Suite 1000 in Boulder; eligible for students ages 10 to 15, learn the basics of bike maintenance and work toward earning a free bike upon completing the six-week program; 5:30-7:30 p.m. 720-565-6019 or
Wednesday-May 12
Bike Mechanics 101; hosted by Community Cycles, 2805 Wilderness Place, Suite 1000 in Boulder; six-week course; donation of $200 is suggested for this comprehensive class.
720-565-6019 or
July 16-18
Fat Tire Classic; at Winter Park Resort; includes hiking and mountain biking, six catered meals and free beer (for participants 21 years old and up); sign up as an individual or a team; $200; volunteers also needed.
Ongoing
• Training rides Saturday mornings in the Denver area, hosted by Colorado HeartCycle; for beginners and intermediate riders; helmet required; check website for ride details and bicycle touring opportunities.
• Registration is open for the Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Courage Classic cycling event, which will be run July 31 through Aug. 2; the three-day, 157-mile journey begins and ends in Leadville; last year’s event, which sold out in May, raised $2.3 million for the foundation; participation fees are $50 and $95. or 720-777-7499
• Road rides each weekend in the south Denver area hosted by Highlands Ranch Cycling Club; intermediate to advanced; two to five hours; helmet required; free.
• 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.
KAYAKING
Ongoing
Lessons and open-pool sessions hosted by Renaissance Adventure Guides; Tuesdays in Golden (6:30-8:30 p.m.), Thursdays in Englewood (7-9 p.m.); reservations required, fees vary. 303-988-2943 or email info@raguides.com
RUNNING
April 18
Parr-Widener 5K Walk-Run; at Denver City Park; hosted by East High School National Honor Society; donations benefit Parr-Widener Fund; 9 a.m.
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May 1
Wondergirl 5K; at Long’s Park in Clifton (next to Central (G.J.) High); girl and women racers only; includes prizes and refreshments; proceeds benefit Girls-on-the-Run program; $20; 9 a.m.
or 970-257-9267
TRAIL RUNNING
Saturday
The Widowmaker Trail Runs; start and finish at Tabeguache Trailhead off Monument Road, southwest of Grand Junction; two courses, 7-mile and 11-mile (more challenging route) on high-desert singletrack; $2; 10 a.m. 970-241-6478 or send e-mail to bloobarooo@yahoo.com
April 24
Garfield Grumble; in Grand Junction area, 5-mile course starts at Palisade Trailhead; elevation gain of 2,000 feet to top of Mount Garfield; $3; 8 a.m.
970-245-4382 or send e-mail to boogidieshoe@acsol.net
TRIATHLON
Aug. 1
Tri for the Cure; 1/2-mile swim, 11.4-mile bike and 3.1-mile run; benefits Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure; participants must be at least age 16 or older on race day; $95 for individuals, $160 for teams of two or three.
Ongoing
Tri Babes Training; Denver and Boulder groups; 12-week programs; meet new friends who offer support every step of the way; women of all ages and abilities welcome; multiple levels of training; $375-$400.
