THE LITTLE NELL - ASPEN, COLORADO - AUGUST 8 - 15, 2021
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T H E L I T T L E N E L L – A S P E N , CO LO R A D O
AUGUST 8 – 15, 2021
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 - ARRIVAL DAY FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
10 AM – 5 PM 2 - 5 PM 4 PM 5 PM 7 PM 7 - 9 AM 8:45 AM 9 AM GRAVEL RIDE 1 PM 7 PM
Audi Test Drives in the Ventum Bike Fitting Hotel Check-In Option for a Group Welcome Reception Coffee Bar + Breakfast Meet in the Lower Lenado Out + Back Lunch at Ajax Tavern Dinner at Element 47
Lower Gondola Plaza in the Grand Salon Warm Up Ride in The Wine Bar and To Go in The Wine Bar Gondola Plaza
Terrace
- Presented by Hublot
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
MONDAY, AUGUST 9
7 - 9 AM 8:45 AM 9 AM GRAVEL RIDE 12 PM 7 PM
7 - 9 AM 8:45 AM 9 AM ROAD RIDE 1 PM 7 PM
Coffee Bar + Breakfast Meet in the Lower Woody Creek Loop Lunch at Ajax Tavern Farewell Dinner at
Coffee Bar + Breakfast Meet in the Lower Pro Cycling Lunch at Element 47 Dinner at Ajax Tavern To Go in The Wine Bar Gondola Plaza Element 47
To Go in The Wine Bar Gondola Plaza Challenge Loop *Cocktail Attire
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 – DEPARTURE DAY
7 - 9 AM 8:45 AM 9 AM ROAD RIDE 1 PM 7 PM 12 PM
Coffee Bar + Breakfast Meet in the Lower Ashcroft Out + Back Lunch at Element 47 Dinner at Ajax Tavern Hotel Check-Out
To Go in The Wine Bar Gondola Plaza
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 *Please note, times are subject to change.
7 - 9 AM 8:45 AM 9 AM ROAD RIDE 12 PM 7 PM
Coffee Bar + Breakfast Meet in the Lower Independence Pass Lunch at Element 47 Dinner at Ajax Tavern
To Go in The Wine Bar Gondola Plaza
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
R E S T DAY
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R I D I N G D E TA I L S R I D I N G D E TA I L S
MONDAY, AUGUST 9 TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
USA PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE ASHCROFT OUT + BACK - ROAD RIDE INDEPENDENCE PASS – ROAD RIDE REST DAY LENADO OUT + BACK - GRAVEL RIDE WOODY CREEK LOOP - GRAVEL RIDE
LOOP – ROAD RIDE STRIPES KIT FLORAL KIT TOPO KIT FLORAL KIT
TOPO KIT
TOTAL DISTANCE: 24 MILES TOTAL DISTANCE: 28 MILES TOTAL DISTANCE: 38.9 MILES REST DAY TOTAL DISTANCE: 34 MILES TOTAL DISTANCE: 35.3 MILES
TOTAL ASCENT: 2,682 FEET TOTAL ASCENT: 2,003 FEET TOTAL ASCENT: 4,592 FEET TOTAL ASCENT: 1,998 FEET TOTAL ASCENT: 3,077 FEET
This ride departs from the hotel and
Our first gravel ride will depart from heads west to Cemetery Lane and the
Ride the same route that Christian rode Depart from The Little Nell and ride 1.5 For our final road ride we’ll ascend
the hotel and head west to Cemetary Rio Grande Bike Path. It continues all the
in stage 1 of the 2013 USA Pro Cycling miles west to the start of Castle Creek Independence Pass, the highest paved
way to Woody Creek on the bike path
Challenge. From The Little Nell, ride Road. This road meanders uphill through pass in North America. Lane and the Rio Grande Bike Path. It
until taking a left on Gerbaz Way Road
west towards Buttermilk and climb up the beautiful Castle Creek valley, along continues all the way to Woody Creek
to an underpass under Highway 82.
Owl Creek Road towards Snowmass its namesake creek. Approximately 11 ROUTE FROM TOWN Rest stop 1: 13.6 then takes a hairpin turn right on Lenado
Continue on Watson Divide, riding to the
Village. At Anderson Ranch, take a right miles up the road, you’ll pass the ghost miles, Lower Lost Man Rest stop 2: 19.5 Road. You’ll continue up the road, riding top and then down to Snowmass Creek
and descend Brush Creek Road on the town of Ashcroft where you can still miles, Top of Independence Pass the gravel through Lenado Townsite Road and go left. The gravel road rides
bike path until you reach Medicine Bow see some of the historic mining cabins. marked by its mining cabins. Go a half- alongside the backside of the resort then
Road on your left. Climb the hill until you Continue past Ashcroft for a couple Round trip from Independence Gate mile farther to reach a parking lot, which goes left at the top of the Divide and into
intersect with Juniper Hill Road then take of miles until the pavement meets the back to Town: 33.37 Miles Total ascent: is the turnaround point. A Nell SAG Snowmass Village. Descend to Brush
a right to descend to Cozy Point Ranch gravel and the road forks. A SAG wagon 3396 ft wagon will be parked here to provide Creek Road and go right on Owl Creek
where we cross Highway 82. Ride down will be stopped here as the designated ROUTE FROM GATE Rest stop 1: 4.22 any necessities for the return back to the Road to join the bike path all the way to
hotel following the same route. the airport. Just across the street, access
Smith Hill Way then begin the climb up spot for your U-turn back to the hotel. miles, Lincoln Creek Rest stop 2: 8.07
Butterline singletrack trail, which you’ll
to McLain Flats Road. Traverse McLain miles, Lower Lost Man Rest Stop 3:
ride to the Buttermilk parking lot then
Flats until it turns into Cemetery Lane. 13.97 miles, Top of Independence Pass
head up Buttermilk Mountain. Take a left
Climb the hill and join the bike path back on the dirt road to Tiehack then cross the
to Aspen. Terrall-Wade Bridge, pass the rec center,
ride through the school campus and go
right on the bike path back to the hotel.
START MAX GAIN START MAX GAIN START MAX GAIN START MAX GAIN START MAX GAIN
7,973 ft 8,421 ft 2,682 ft 7,973 ft 9,769 ft 2,292 ft 7,973 ft 12,128 ft 4,592 ft 7,973 ft 8,740 ft 767 ft 7,973 ft 9,212 ft 1,239 ft
0 4.8 9.8 14.5 24 0 7.2 15 22.5 28 0 8.2 16 24.1 38.9 0 15.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 0 10.0 30.0 40.0 55.0
DISTANCE IN KILOMETERS DISTANCE IN KILOMETERS DISTANCE IN KILOMETERS DISTANCE IN KILOMETERS DISTANCE IN KILOMETERS
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PAC K I N G L I S T
CA M P I N F O R M AT I O N ON THE BIKE DO I NEED TO BRING SPECIAL
Cycling jerseys or athletic shirts (for arrival day ride) CYCLING GEAR?
Cycling shorts (for arrival day ride) • Be sure to bring your own cycling
Cycling shoes (if you bring your own pedals) shoes and pedals. If you have
Sneakers (if you don’t bring your own pedals) never used clipless pedals before,
Athletic socks we do not recommend trying
HOTEL CHECK-IN: KITS:
Lightweight, waterproof, wind-resistant jacket or vest them for this first time on this trip.
Hotel check-in is at 4 pm. If you arrive early and your Three Giro cycling kits will be provided to all camp
Bike saddle/cover (if you prefer your own)
room is not ready, you are welcome to leave your bags participants. Please check the ride schedule to see which
with the bell staff. kit to wear each day.
OFF THE BIKE DRESSING FOR THE WEATHER
Walking shoes • Aspen’s weather can range in
EVENTS: LAUNDRY:
Long and short-sleeved shirts temperature from chilly mornings
Dress code is casual for all events, with the exception For hotel guests, we will launder your cycling kits at
Sweater/jacket for evenings to hot days. Check extended
of Saturday night’s dinner, which is cocktail attire. the end of each day with our compliments. Please dial
Dress warmly and bring extra layers, as most meals are Concierge (x 6365) to arrange for a laundry pick up. Dinner attire (dressy casual) + dress shoes forecasts before your trip and
outdoors. Swimsuit pack accordingly.
GEAR BAG:
BREAKFAST:
TRAVEL ITEMS*
A gear bag with gifts will be provided for your
Emergency contacts NOTES:
Each morning, enjoy our coffee bar and breakfast to- convenience. Each morning, please pack any clothing
go in The Wine Bar. Please note, there are no meals or items you would like to send along in the SAG wagon
Health insurance information
provided on the rest day - Thursday, August 12. and bring it with you to the front drive. Gear bags will Medications
travel alongside riders in accompanying vehicles and *We recommend keeping these items in your carry-on while traveling
CYCLIST SUPPORT: be accessible at designated stops. An extra layer is
recommended for the ride down Independence Pass. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Riders will be accompanied every step of the way by our
Cell phone and charger
pros and team mechanic, plus support vehicles stocked
with food, beverages and spare parts. Rest assured, no Photography gear and charger
rider will be left behind. Power cord
Toiletries
WATER BOTTLES: Sunscreen, sunglasses, and other sun protection gear
PLEASE CONTACT US IF WE MAY PROVIDE Insect repellent
Two water bottles will be provided daily to each rider to
keep you adequately hydrated. Each morning, one bottle ASSISTANCE DURING YOUR STAY: Chamois Cream
will be prepared with Skratch energy drink mix, and the
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS | SHAWNA ROCKEY | 970.544.6256
other with water and may be replenished throughout the
CONCIERGE | 970.920.6365
ride. Please let us know if you have additional requests. WHAT WE PROVIDE
TRANSPORTATION | 970.920.6304
• Cycling jerseys (3) • Water bottle
HEALTH CENTER | 970.920.6390
PHOTOS: • Cycling bibs (3) • Snacks/nutrition for each ride
Don’t forget to smile as you ride, as our official • Cycling socks (3) • Gear bag
photographer Steve Goff will be capturing all the action • Cycling gloves (1) • Helmet
throughout the camp! We’ll share a link to all photos • Bike
post-camp. • Saddle
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- M E E T T H E TA L E N T MARI HOLDEN
After many years racing her bike and directing teams, Mari
is the USA Cycling Community Director in Colorado Springs,
having shifted gears to focus on giving more people an
opportunity to ride bikes. Her main project at USA Cycling is
launching a nationwide campaign called "Let’s Ride” to teach
bicycle skills and safety to elementary school kids. Mari is
an Olympic medalist, World Champion for Road Cycling Time
Trial and six-time National Champion for Road and Time Trial.
This is Mari’s first year as a pro for Clip-In.
Instagram: @msmariholden
C H R I S T I A N VA N D E V E L D E D I A A N OU R K AT H Y P RU I T T BA R R E T T B R A N D O N
The son of U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame inductee, John Vande An accomplished businessman and lifelong athlete, Diaa co- A World Champion and National Champion Downhill Barrett joined Ventum in 2019 after working in the Healthcare
Velde, Christian was raised on cycling and began riding at age founded Ventum LLC in 2015 after successfully exiting the Mountain Biker and Single Speed Cyclocross National and Independent Service Organization space, and currently
16. He has competed in most major cycling events including telecom sector. Ventum began as a passion project seeking Champion, Kathy is now racing endurance gravel. The serves as the CFO. A former professional triathlete, he
the World Cup, all three Grand Tours, two Olympic Games, to change the bike industry by introducing new aerodynamic Northern California native has been a lifelong two wheeled competed for eight years all over the world in competitions
eleven Tours de France (including two team victories and 4th technology and the first triathlon-specific bike. As CEO of racer and adventurer. Kathy grew up racing motorcycles and from Olympic distance to Ironman. These days loves anything
and 7th best finishes) and won the 2012 USA Pro Challenge. Ventum, Diaa has grown the business from a humble start- transitioned to mountain biking at age 14. After 10+ years that involves two wheels and a gravel road. He most recently
Currently, Christian works as an analyst for NBC Sports for up in Miami to its current headquarters in Utah. He’s led of competing on the World Cup circuit, she moved into completed the 206-mile Unbound Gravel Race in Emporia
the Tour de France and the Olympics and is a guest instructor the development of the innovative NS1 road bike and recent marketing and sales in the bike industry and also coached Kansas. You can find him most weekends at your local gravel
for Peloton. This is his 7th time leading The Nell’s signature introduction of the GS1 gravel bike, both of which are the mountain biking. In 2020, she made the jump back into race or in the mountains riding his bike up the steepest climbs
cycling camp. Instagram: @christianvdv official camp bikes for Clip-In. Instagram: @diaa10 competition and bike racing. This is Kathy’s first year as a pro you can find. Instagram: @barrettbrandon_
for Clip-In. Instagram: @kathypruitt
PAGE 08 CLIP-IN WITH CHRISTIAN CLIP-IN WITH CHRISTIAN PAGE 09T H A N K YO U TO O U R S P O N S O R S Ventum is providing the Giro is known for its high- Hublot is the official SkratchLabs makes sports use of their state-of-the- performance cycling gear. timekeeper of Aspen nutrition designed to art NS1 road bikes and GS1 As our official helmet Snowmass, parent company help you perform and feel gravel bikes along with the and kit sponsor, Giro is to The Little Nell. They are better, using real food from support of a bike fitter and providing a Helios Spherical the proud presenters of scratch. They are providing mechanic. *For participants helmet and three custom the opening reception on water bottles, hydration who book our Full Camp kits for each participant. Sunday evening. mix, and road snacks for all Package. of the rides.
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