Whether it's over mountain passes or through a desert, the rider always must be prepared for any road. The race took place in June in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and covered 93 miles. The riders competed against collegiate teams from across the country. It was the first time a CU team had won the race . Many road and mountain bike riders come to CU because of the club.
Road racing is one of the most popular sports in the world.
In Europe, road racing is the second largest sport. Where road racing has history and prestige, mountain biking has grit and youth. Mountain biking Mountain biking is a relatively new sport and is also known as an extreme sport. Other extreme sports include bungee jumping and parachute diving. They push an athlete beyond what is natural or expected.