Elephant Rock Ride facts for kids
The Elephant Rock Ride was a popular annual event for people who loved to ride their bicycles. It happened in Castle Rock, Colorado, and included both road biking and mountain biking.
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What Was the Elephant Rock Ride?
The Elephant Rock Ride was a big festival for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. It was a chance for thousands of people to enjoy riding bikes together in Colorado. The event was known for being a great way to start the cycling season each year.
How Did It Start?
The ride was created by a person named Scot Harris in 1987. He wanted to make a 100-mile road bike route. His goal was to kick off the cycling season in Colorado with a fun and challenging event.
Ride Options for Everyone
The Elephant Rock Ride offered many different routes. These routes ranged from short 7-mile rides to very long 105-mile rides. This meant that beginners, families, and experienced cyclists could all find a ride that was perfect for them. Up to 7,000 people could sign up to ride each year!
Who Sponsored the Event?
The main sponsor of the Elephant Rock Ride was Subaru. Because of this, the full name of the event was the Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival. Sponsors help make big events like this possible.
See also
- Subaru Elephant Rock Ride (Official Site): http://www.elephantrockride.com/
