FAQ’S

What if it rains?

What’s a little rain? Pull on your rain gear, dress for the weather and ride with a smile. This is all about having fun. Lightning, however, is a different issue. It’s unusual to have lightening early in the day but should it develop, all riders are strongly advised to seek shelter until they can proceed safely.

What should I bring for the ride?

• A bike, of course
• A helmet (required)
• If you've picked up your rider packet early, don't forget to bring your wrist band.

Other recommendations:

• A print-out of the ride information and/or map for your route (but the ride is marked and marshaled)
• A signed waiver form (if not already turned in, or not submitted electronically during registration with Active.com)
• A water bottle
• Sun screen
• Rain gear and/or a warm shell
• Gloves
• Spare tubes and repair kit

Why does my credit card statement show a charge from Summit Biking or Wilderness Sports?

Wilderness Sports processes our in-person credit card payments. Thus, if you register in person, your registration charge will appear as a payment to Wilderness Sports.

Active.com processes our online registration. The host bike club, Summit Biking, shows as the billing party.

I registered, but can’t make the ride. Can I get a refund?

Sorry, no refunds. If it’s any consolation, your money is going to be put to very good use.

How can I check in early? I don’t want to haul a packet and, besides, I’m planning to start really early.

Packets will be available at Wilderness Sports (Frisco Location Only, 400 Main St., Frisco) on
- Aug. 18, noon to 5 pm
- Aug. 19, noon to 5 pm

If you pick up your packet early, you don’t need to check in on the morning of the ride.

On the morning of the ride, check-in begins at 6:30 am, in the Frisco Rec Center, at the start.

Remember, if you set out too early you could reach the aid stations before they open.

When will the aid stations be open?

• Summit Cove (all rides): 10 am to 2 pm
• Ute Pass (century and 60 mile rides): 8:15 am to noon
• Officer's Gulch (century and 45 mile rides): 11:30 to 4 pm

What time, and where is lunch served?

Lunch is served at the finish. Approximate time: 1 to 5 pm.

Who was Bob Guthrie?

Bob Guthrie, a gifted skier, biker, outdoors man, and adventurer, was a true Renaissance Man and community leader. His buoyant personality and “can do” attitude motivated many to ski a steeper slope, climb higher, and bike further. Bob died tragically at A-Basin, February 15, 2008, doing what he loved best: skiing the trees in powder.

Bob was a passionate biker whose vision was to develop a recreational path over Swan Mountain, linking the Dillon and Frisco paths around the lake. It was his inspiration and perspiration that led to the formation of the Swan Mountain Recpath. As soon as the snow melts in 2011, the path will be officially open from Summit Cove to the top of Swan Mountain.

Reared in Iowa, a radiation oncologist, founder of the Covenant Cancer Center in Waterloo and a former flight surgeon, Bob was an Iowa age-group state champion biker. He co-coordinated the Summit Biking Group which has grown to more than 300 riders. It meets each Monday beginning in June. Bob loved to teach spinning classes at the Silverthorne Recreation Center. Not surprisingly, he was voted employee of the year.

Bob’s enthusiasm was infectious. “Follow me,” he said. And we did.