Monarch Crest Crank - 25th Anniversary!

Sunday, September 17, 2023 Past event

1:30 PM MDT

Salida, Colorado

$15.00–$95.00 · 3 races

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Monarch Crest Crank on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in the stunning location of Salida, Chaffee, as we celebrate the event's 25th anniversary! This iconic mountain biking event takes you along one of the International Mountain Bicycling Association's Epic trails, the Monarch Crest. Participants can look forward to an unforgettable day filled with adventure, camaraderie, and a purpose, as the event serves as a fundraiser for The Alliance, supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

For just $95, riders will enjoy an exciting course with on-course support, a shuttle service to the Crest, and a festive post-ride party at Riverside Park, complete with delicious food, refreshing beverages, and lively music. With a limit of only 100 riders, this event is expected to sell out quickly, so be sure to register early! If you can't make it to Salida, you can still join the cause with a virtual supporter option. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while experiencing the thrill of mountain biking in a beautiful setting!

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Monarch Crest Crank

The Monarch Crest Crank is a mountain bike event along one of IMBAs Epic mountain bike trails - The Monarch Crest. Join us on Sunday, Sept. 17 in Salida for the 25th anniversary of this fundraiser benefiting The Alliance, which helps victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Your entry fee will include the ride, a guide, a shuttle to and from downtown Salida, breakfast snacks, and a post-ride party in Riverside Park (pending public health approval), featuring free lunch, libations, live music and more!

9:30 AM MDT

$95.00

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Monarch Crest Crank Virtual Supporter
Virtual

Can't ride the Crest on event day and still want to support The Alliance? As a "virtual supporter" you can raise money to qualify for prizes, get a "Virtual goodie bag" with discounts and freebies, and be a part of the great vibe of this ride!

1:30 PM MDT

$25.00

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Monarch Crest Crank Food & Beverage Ticket (for non-riders)

Are you joining family members and/or friends at the Crest Crank post-ride party? Get a food and beverage ticket so you can enjoy the meal with them! Good for one meal and beverage of choice (beer, soda or water).

1:30 PM MDT

$15.00

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Organiser's description

It's our 25th ANNIVERSARY! The Monarch Crest Crank is a mountain bike event along one of IMBAs Epic mountain bike trails - The Monarch Crest. Join us on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Salida for this long-standing fundraiser benefiting The Alliance, which helps victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

Your entry fee ($95) will include the ride, on-course support, a shuttle to the Crest and back to downtown Salida, and post-ride party at Riverside Park with food and beverage, music and more!

_Please note - we have a 100 rider limit, and in 2022 the event sold out in early July, so register early!_

We have a "virtual supporter" option too - so if you can't make it to Salida on Sept. 17, you can still help The Alliance and enjoy the vibe of this awesome ride from where ever you may be!

_WE'VE MADE ADJUSTMENTS TO HOW WE OPERATE THE RIDE FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS - PLEASE SEE OUR FAQS https://www.monarchcrestcrank.com/Race/MonarchCrestCrank/Page/FAQs FOR DETAILS._