2026 Race Dates: Four Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27

The Dirt Pile races at New Belgium Brewing have introduced countless people to mountain bike and cyclocross racing since they began close to 20 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. The races are hosted by Send Town Bike Club, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to getting kids on bikes in Fort Collins, courtesy of New Belgium Brewing.


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Alpine Dental Health

Mick McDill with Alpine Dental Health is among the strongest masters mountain bikers in Northern Colorado (despite the stereotype, he does not ride a Yeti) with strong results at the Leadville 100, BC Bike Race, Breck Epic, and, more importantly, the Sendtown Tuesday night races. He's one of my favorite nemeses on Tuesday nights. I've yet to beat the PR I set while chasing him down Kimmons way back during a Lory Mountain Bike Challenge race. He's a longtime member of the Northern Colorado…

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