The Colorado High School Cycling League Platte Division wrapped up the 2025 regular season in true Western style at the brand-new Royal Gorge Rumble course outside Cañon City on October 4. The 5.6-mile loop ran clockwise, combining double-track and technical singletrack through piñon forest with about 500 feet of climbing per lap. The rocky terrain, goatheads, and cactus tested both tires and sealant, making it a course that demanded focus and preparation.

Larimer County’s newest trail has already earned top honors. The Bay to Bay Trail at Horsetooth Reservoir has been awarded the Golden McLeod Award at the Colorado Trails Symposium, recognizing outstanding ingenuity in trail construction and maintenance.

Built entirely by hand through rugged terrain with the help of volunteers, the 1.8-mile connector between South Bay and Inlet Bay is now open to hikers and mountain bikers, unlocking a once-inaccessible stretch of Horsetooth and offering sweeping new views of the reservoir.