Although the trails at the Frisco Peninsula were covered in a thin layer of springtime snow on Wednesday morning, May 22, afternoon sunshine gave way to perfect racing conditions for the first Summit Mountain Challenge.
A tunderstorm may have postponed the second race in the Summit Mountain Challenge mountain bike racing series, but it did not stop competitors from cruising down pristine trails on a warm and mostly dry day.
On any given afternoon, the forest and trails surrounding Tiger Road in Breckenridge is a quiet escape. It is common to see an occasional biker or runner training on the trail with the breathtaking backdrop.
The Summit Mountain Challenge Mountain Bike Series got off to a wonderful start as the town of Breckenridge’s recreation department hosted its first race of the season at Frisco Adventure Park on Wednesday, June 8..