EVENT OVERVIEW
The Grand Traverse Mountain Bike is no ordinary mountain bike race. It is a point-to-point from Aspen to Crested Butte, Colorado. In total, bikers travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountains with over 7,800′ of elevation gain. The course starts with a 3000′ ascent up Aspen Mountain before continuing deep into the Elk Mountains. This mountain bike race is not for the faint of heart.
INFO
2023 Registration will open December 1, 2022
Individual MTB Registration Cost – $175
Dual Sport – Individual Registration Cost – $315
Refund Policy & Bib Transfer Procedure
Registration deferment to future GT events will NOT be an option.
Grand Traverse Triple Crown
Individuals wishing to enter 2023 GT Triple Crown competition may gain guaranteed entry into the Ski event through priority pre-registration during the month of November.
MORE INFO
The following Prize Purse will be distributed to top finish places:
Men’s – MTB | Women’s – MTB |
1st Place – $1000 | 1st Place – $1000 |
2nd Place – $750 | 2nd Place – $750 |
3rd Place – $500 | 3rd Place – $500 |
4th Place – $300 | 4th Place -$300 |
5th Place – $200 | 5th Place -$200 |
6th Place – $100 | 6th Place – $100 |
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, 2023
BIB PICK-UP (CRESTED BUTTE)
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Crested Butte Nordic Center — 620 2nd Street in Downtown Crested Butte.
6:00 PM
Pre-Race Briefing
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2023
BIB PICK-UP (Aspen)
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Ajax Park — 1001 S. Ute Ave, Aspen
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd, 2023
Race START
7:00 AM
Ajax Park — 1001 S. Ute Ave, Aspen
FINISH LINE
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Crested Butte Mountain Resort – Base Area, Mt. Crested Butte
IMPORTANT: All information is subject to change. For the safety of racers and volunteers, weather conditions may require a change in the race start time or location, the official course, or race rules – or may lead to cancellation.
TRANSPORTATION
RETURN SHUTTLE
Crested Butte to Aspen return transportation may be booked through online race registration. Capacity is limited, no additional shuttles will be added once sold out.
Mt. Crested Butte to Aspen
$100/pp with bike. Departing Crested Butte Mountain Resort ~ 5:00 PM, Sunday 9/5.
ACCOMMODATION
Our Lodging Partners provide diverse lodging choices for our Grand Traverse racers.
We open volunteer registration June, 2023 Learn more and sign up here.
COURSE DETAILS
THE GRAND TRAVERSE TRIPLE CROWN – THE ULTIMATE COMPETITION FOR THE ULTIMATE MOUNTAIN ATHLETE
