The SendTown Short Track races at New Belgium Brewing’s Dirt Pile have introduced countless people to mountain bike racing since they began over 15 years ago. The atmosphere is energetic and welcoming, with a low entry cost and exciting racing that guarantees a great time. The beer garden and food trucks contribute to the Fort Collins vibe. Racing takes place on Tuesday nights, and be sure to arrive early for the free kid’s races.
2025 Information:
- Dates: Six weeks. Tuesday evenings:, April 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and June 3rd.
- Location: New Belgium Brewing campus. Eastside of 500 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Cost: 18 and under, free. Adults $15.00.
- More information:Â SendTown website
Schedule and Categories:
- 4:00pm –Â Event opens
- 4:20pm – Kids-Striders: Strider-only course for laps upon laps of fun! – presented by THE WOMEN’S CLINIC OF NORTHERN COLORADO
- 4:35pm – Kids-Beginner: Beginner kids pedal bike course, featuring the shortest pedal course length with a dirt/gravel surface around the water treatment plant (recommended for ages 4 – 8, depending on experience) – presented by ORTHOPAEDIC & SPINE CENTER OF THE ROCKIES
- 4:55pm – Kids-Intermediate: – presented by TRAILCRAFT CYCLES
- 5:25pm – Beginner (adult/all ages): Full Dirt Pile course, fewest laps – presented by CONNELL RESOURCES
- 5:30pm – Advanced-Juniors:Â Full Dirt Pile course, featuring very steep grades, loose soil, and more challenges; this is a very difficult course and juniors must be able to ride it unassisted! (recommended for experts ages 12+)
- 6:15pm – Intermediate (adult/all ages): Full Dirt Pile course, more laps – presented by SOUKUP BUSH & ASSOCIATES, CPAs
- 7:00pm – Open, SS (adult/all ages): Full Dirt Pile course, even more laps! – presented by NCAP: NORTHERN COLORADO ANESTHESIA PROFESSIONALS
- 7:01pm – Expert, Klunker & Uni-Cycle (adult/all ages): Full Dirt Pile course, the most fun?! (note: Klunker & Uni will start immediately following expert wave)
Registration:
- Online only here
Flyer and Venue Map:
