Elephant Rock Ride facts for kids
The Elephant Rock Ride is a super fun yearly event in Castle Rock, Colorado, where lots of people get together to ride their bikes. It's a big festival for both road bikes and mountain bikes!
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What is the Elephant Rock Ride?
The Elephant Rock Ride, often just called "the Rock," is a popular event for bike riders of all ages and skill levels. It happens every year in Castle Rock, Colorado. Imagine thousands of cyclists gathering to enjoy a day of riding through beautiful scenery!
How it Started
This exciting event was created by a person named Scot Harris way back in 1987. His idea was to start the cycling season in Colorado with a big, fun ride. The first ride was a 100-mile route just for road bikes. Over the years, it grew much bigger!
Rides for Everyone
Today, the Elephant Rock Ride offers many different routes. These routes range from short 7-mile rides, perfect for beginners or younger riders, all the way up to challenging 105-mile routes for experienced cyclists. This means there's a ride for almost everyone, no matter how much they've ridden before! Up to 7,000 people can sign up to ride each year.
The Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival
The main sponsor for the Elephant Rock Ride is Subaru. Because of their support, the full name of the event is the Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival. It's a day filled with biking, fun, and community spirit!
See also
- Subaru Elephant Rock Ride (Official Site): http://www.elephantrockride.com/
