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With less than a month to go before the 2021 Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox, we’re happy to report strong registration numbers for the race and that entries are still available if you want to get in on the fun! If you’re on the fence about doing a 4-day mountain bike stage race in Colorado Springs on September 23-26, here are some ideas that might help you land on our side of that fence.

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The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox covers just over 125 miles over 4 stages, features more than 14,000 feet of climbing, and showcases four iconic Colorado Springs-area trail systems. Mountain bike stage races and multi-day adventures present unique nutrition and hydration challenges, so whether you are coming to Colorado for the Pikes Peak APEX or embarking on your own mountain bike trip, Chris Carmichael, CEO and Head Coach of CTS, has written a plan to help you fuel for success.

Pikes Peak APEX

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Read more about How to Eat and Drink for The APEX

Colorado Springs is one of the hidden gems of U.S. mountain biking, and during the Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox, you’re going to get a grand tour of the incredible trail system locals enjoy every day. If you are new to the area, we want to give you the inside scoop on what makes Springs mountain biking different from what you may be accustomed to.

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Read more about What to Expect from Terrain in Colorado Springs

We hear some hesitations out there, and we have solutions to calm those fears. With roughly 2 months until the 2021 edition of the Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox, we don’t want you to miss out!

Pikes Peak APEX

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Read more about 8 Fears about The APEX & How to Calm Them

With athletes coming to Colorado Springs, Colorado from far and wide to compete in the 4-day Pikes Peak APEX mountain bike stage race, everyone wants to know how to prepare for and race well at altitudes between 6,000 and 10,000 feet above sea level. Here is what you need to know about altitude, its effect on performance, and the steps you can take to perform at your best.

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With all of the interest we've been showing mom's lately, we thought Father's Day would be a perfect time to reciprocate, and we couldn't think of anyone more appropriate than Vince and Nick Schino, who traveled together from New Jersey to ride The APEX in a pandemic year. We were glad they could find time to sit down and talk with us. They did not disappoint! In fact, we found them pretty inspiring, as athletes and as family.

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CTS Training Plan for the Pikes Peak APEX

We're proud to partner again with supporting sponsor, CTS, a leader in endurance coaching, to deliver your complimentary Pikes Peak APEX Training Plan for the 2021 APEX.

This year, you'll receive a free CTS TrainRight Membership 30-Day Trial with the Pikes Peak APEX Training Plan.

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What do you dream about when your imagination drifts to mountain biking on a sunny afternoon when you are supposed to be working? Do you picture yourself rubbing elbows with Evelyn Dong? Can you feel the schralp of your tires carving a caramel-colored berm? Do you lose yourself in the lush green valley below as you top a mega climb?

Pikes Peak APEX

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Read more about Set These 3 Goals NOW to Prepare for September

Adam Pulford interviews race director, cyclist and sports events professional Micah Rice. They talk about what types of cycling events are leading change in the U.S., why the destination and experience at races are changing how participants are choosing their races and Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox.

Read more about Micah Rice interviewed by CTS's Adam Pulford about The Future of Cycling

We spent some time last month catching up with renowned endurance coach, Chris Carmichael, who finished 3rd in the Master’s 60+ category at last year’s APEX. Founder of Carmichael Training Systems (CTS), Carmichael was an Olympian and professional cyclist before embarking on a coaching career and founding CTS in 2000.