Fall is Spectacular in the Roaring Fork Valley

As winter seemed to creep up in the blink of an eye this year - blanketing the mountains with snow a month earlier than we typically see - fall and its respective palette of colors was put on hold for a bit. But once the leaves had the opportunity to change, they did not disappoint. We were left with a more-than-spectacular backdrop up and down the Roaring Fork Valley. It's no surprise that fall is a favorite season for so many people.

Roaring Fork Conservancy River Stewards host a Comfort Station for the Cruise-a-thon(g) in Glenwood on Saturday!

Need a change of pace from your intense training or race schedule this summer?  Take part THIS SATURDAY in the Glenwood Springs CRUISE-A-THON(g)-the race for the Average Jo(e)! 

The CRUISE-A-THON(g) is a triathlon designed for the not-so-hardcore athlete in all of us. Similar to a triathlon, the race will consist of three legs.
1.       A cruiser bike ride along the Roaring Fork River, beginning and ending at Veltus Park
2.       A “thong” (also known as flip-flop) walk down the bike path along the Roaring Fork River
3.       A tube (or other floatation device) down the Roaring Fork River, back to Veltus Park

To help propel you along the course, there will be various “comfort stations” (think aid stations) along the way.  These fueling stations will dole out various high caloric treats (such as soda, doughnuts or chocolate) to sustain proper energy levels.

Following the race is an after party at Veltus Park consisting of live music, libations, award ceremony to the Jo(e) with the average time for the race.  This race rewards being average, so leave your sports drinks and power gels at home!  This race does not take brute strength, endurance or fortitude, but it does take a sense of humor, adventurous spirits and under-inflated egos.

Look for the River Stewards dishing out BACON at their comfort station at the walk/float transition station, along the Roaring Fork River.  We will also be stationed at Veltus Park after the event handing out information on the Roaring Fork Conservancy.

While this is intended to be a fun and entertaining event, the CRUISE-A-THON(g) organizers are river enthusiasts concerned with healthy rivers and streams in the Roaring Fork Valley.  Any and all proceeds from the event will go toward improving the river experience in and around Glenwood Springs through education, recreation, environmental awareness, and infrastructure improvements.

Check out www.cruiseathong.com  for more information on the race.  As always, check out www.roaringfork.org/stewards  for information on future Roaring Fork Conservancy and River Stewards events.

See you Saturday!

 

Don't miss this great event tonight at the Aspen Brewing Company.  Hosted by the Roaring Fork Conservancy River Stewards! Come taste some yummy hand crafted beer and see a funny boating bloopers film, meet new friends and learn about the Roaring Fork Conservancy!

 We will be having a drawing for great raffle prizes! You don't want to miss this!

See you there! And if you can't make the Aspen event, catch you next week in Carbondale!

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