A young Colorado Springs mountain bike race that continues to grow in stature has announced its 2025 dates.
Pikes Peak APEX, now in its sixth year, will be held from June 6th to 8th. This is the same duration as the latest three-day event, which was previously held for four days in September.
A recent announcement states that registration will begin on December 1st, and course announcements will also begin at the same time. This summer, Pikes Peak APEX returned to singletrack at Palmer Park in the Springs and North Cheyenne Cannon Park, as well as destinations around Canon City.
The 2024 event is said to have close to 200 riders, slightly more than 2023, but the increase in participants under 18 will be more noticeable thanks to the move to an out-of-school summer season. It was.
Registration prices from 2024 will be the same from December. The 3-day challenge starts at $295, and the 1-day option starts at $59.
Pikes Peak APEX aims to attract “pros and joes” with $25,000 in prize money split between men and women. That goal has remained the same since the unprecedented local event began in 2020. The goal is to “create a world-class event with economic impact for the region” and solidify “Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region as an internationally recognized endurance sports destination.”
APEX, a Colorado Springs Sports Company, has received support from prominent private sponsors and, in recent years, $75,000 from the city’s Lodging and Vehicle Rental Tax (LART) Fund, which supports economic development events. There is.
