OVERVIEW:

REGISTRATION

The best way to register for Chile Challenge is online here! Online registration deadline is Thursday, June 3 at 7 a.m. You can also download the Chile Challenge Registration Form . Forms mailed in must be postmarked by Saturday, May 29 or received by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than Wednesday, June 2 at 5 p.m. No faxes please (they just aren't reliable).

If you don't make it in during online pre-registration, you can still register on-site up to 1 hour before your start wave*. A $10 on-site fee does apply, so please be mindful of this statement when you go to register with the nice ladies on-site.

* does not apply to all races. Must register by closing of registration on Saturday at 6 p.m. for all DH races. Packet pick-up for pre-registered riders may occur day-of, but must be at least 1 hour prior to start wave.

LIFT TICKETS

SCHEDULE

 * This schedule is subject to change. Check the posting board at the basea of the Chili Express Chair Lift and at Registration, daily for any changes.

PRACTICE PROTOCOL

Riders with scheduled practice times will be given preferred access at the botton of the chair. All other riders will be allowed o nthe chair, but will be asked to defer to whomever has access to either the Super D or Downhill rrace courses at that time.

COURSES

FOUR CROSS

A lot of time has passed since this course was built and it's gotten steadily better from year to year as the Cycle Cyndicate then Bigfoot Productions crew have tweaked and improved it.

CROSS COUNTRY

Dave Weins put it best when he said, "I love that XC course at Angel Fire- you spend all that time climbing your way up, then you turn around and climb the whole way back down." What Dave was referring to was the rugged nature of Angel Fire's terrain. It's a true mountain biker's course that'll call on every skill you have as a rider. The guys and girls with the best all around game are going to find themselves on the podium here.

Check out the schedule above for the main waves and check in on-site for each race's individual start waves. There's a mandatory riders meeting in the start/finish area before the start of each wave. The course consists of 60% technical singletrack and 30% fire roads. The long loop is approximately 9 miles and climbs to 10,500 feet each lap with about 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The short loop (the old World Cup loop) is 5.5 miles and climbs to 9,600 feet each lap with 1200 feet of elevation gain. You can check out a course profile at Trailcentral.com (the race info posted there is from 2006, but if still current for the race courses we will be using).

SUPER D

This is a Super D course that is heavy on the "D". Most of the SUper D uses the old Beta course that we've run in the past, but with a few of the super-techy sections removed. Your lift ($15 per day, available at registration) ticket is also good for the rest of the day and the whole mountain is open, so feel free to get your runs in.

DOWNHILL

Details to be posted next week (June 1-3).

SHIMANO KID'S RACE

A fun, safe event for kids 9 and under. Every kid gets a prize and an award. The SKR will take place at 11 a.m. at the cross coutry start. Everything you need to get your child registered will be waiting for you there.

HOW TO GET HERE

Angel Fire is located in New Mexico, not too far from its border with Colorado. 

If you are headed from Denver or anywhere else in Colorado, make your way to I-25 South towards Colorado Springs. Take ext 446 US-64 W towards Taos. Stay on US-64W for 68.2 miles. Then turn left on NM-434/Mountain View Blvd. for a few miles and you're there!

Angel Fire Resort Map

LODGING

Stay where the action is! Contact Angel Fire Resort directly through their website at www.angelfireresort.com or by calling the phone number for reservations at 1-800-633-7463. All Chile Challenge competitors receive 20% off your stay at the Angel Fire Resort Hotel. There are still rooms available and some great bike-friendly condos and pet-friendly hotel rooms. Rooms are going quickly, so book today and save!

You can also contact the Resort Properties of Angel Fire through their website at www.resortpropertiesofangelfire.com or by phone 800-338-2589 they have some great lodging deals going right now, pricing is below:

Studio Condo $79 | 1 Bedroom Condo $99 | 2 Bedroom Condo $129 | 3 Bedroom Condo $159

Prices do not not include additional fees.

CAMPING

Plenty of camping is available on-site in the parking lots surrounding the venue for $20 per night. Portable toilets are set up in the parking lots, and showers are available at Angel Fire Resort RV Park.

All camping permits will be sold at registration!

RACE PHOTOS

TIMING AND RESULTS

TECH/EXPO SPACE, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES

If you're interested in volunteering of finding out about sponsorship opportunities, please give us a shout at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (719) 221-1251.