2011 Gunnison Growler and Leadville Alternatives  Did you miss
the Growler registration or not sure if you made it in to the
Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race? Don't worry you won't have to
miss out on your Colorado vacation or an epic Colorado mountain
bike race. There are a number of other great options that are
just as tough if not more difficult than the Leadville 100 or
the Gunnison Growler. Here is out list:  News Item:    Old
Stage-Road Damage  Sorry to poach a post but I just rode Old
Stage and there is a very dangerous pavement cut-out on the
North side as you are descending. It comes up fast if you dont
happen to notice in advance and b/c of the speeds people carry,
it's a major safety issue/hazard!  As of now, it is not marked.
I just spoke with the county road maintenance department this
afternoon, and while they inspected it yesterday, they didnt
think to mark it with a warning. He assured me he would put up a
Road Damage sign but who knows how long it will take.  Be
Careful anyway until they get