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The Challenge Series is a series of timed RMCC events that are for riders who are interested in testing their limits against the clock, featuring lots of climbing and ranging from 50 to over 200 miles in distance. These rides are grouped into 2 classes of events:
The Colorado Triple Crown--the most difficult events of the RMCC Challenge Series--are a series of timed, double century bicycle events designed to push cyclists to the limits of their endurance.
Events:
| Date | Time | Start Location | Register By | Event | Distance | Gain | Time Limit |
| Sat. 6/16/2012 | 3/4 AM | Ken Caryl | 6/9 | Joe Lookingbill Denver-to-Aspen Classic | 180 | 13K ft. | 17:00 |
| Sun. 7/1/2012 | 1:30/2 AM | Ridgway | 6/24 | Colorado Death Ride | 225 | 16K ft. | 19:00 |
| Sat. 7/28/2012 | 2:30/3 AM | Golden | 7/21 | Tim Kalisch Memorial Grand Loop | 200 | 15K ft. | 18:00 |
| Sat. 8/11/2012 | 3:30/4 AM | Ken Caryl | 8/4 | Cripple Creek Crippler (New!) | 207 | 17K ft. | 18:00 |
Notes: All events require bicycle lights, are limited to 50 riders, allow for private support vehicles, and all but Denver-to-Aspen require pre-qualification.
More details about the Colorado Triple Crown, including route summaries, maps, FAQs etc.
Registration for the Colorado Triple Crown events.
The RMCC Challenge Series Short Course events, which range from 50 to 100 miles in length, are for those riders who are looking for a challenging day on the bike with lots of climbing!
Events:
| Date | Time | Start Location | Event | Distance | Gain | Time Limit | Note |
| 5/6/2012 | 7/8 AM | Boulder | Boulder Fearsome Five (New!) | 100 | 13K ft. | 10:00 | 1 |
| 5/26/2012 | 7:30/8 AM | Ken Caryl | Foothills Climbfest | 81 | 8K ft. | 7:00 | |
| 6/23/2012 | 5:30/6 AM | Golden | Mt. Evans Challenge | 48 | 9K ft. | 6:00 | 2 |
| 9/8/2012 | 8:30/9 AM | Copper Mtn. | The Copper Triangle | 80 | 7K ft. | 7:00 |
Notes: Personal support vehicles are not allowed on any short-course events.
1) The Boulder Fearsome Five requires use of a rear tailight. Read the full event description as this event has a unique format.
2) The Mt. Evans Challenge has a $5 registration fee.
More details about the Short-Course events, incluidng maps and route descriptions.
Registration for the Challenge Series Short-Course events.