Presented by RockShox
Ride The APEX
Registration Options
We offer several categories for participation in The APEX.
1. Start by deciding how many days you want to ride.
2. If you want to ride in the 3-day mountain bike challenge, choose between the Pro/Open, Age Group and Open Duo Categories. If you want to ride a single day, pick your stage(s).
The 3-Day MTB Challenge
September 8-10, 2023
Category Options
We offer three category options to compete in the 3-day MTB Challenge.
Skarda and Swenson Conquer 2021 Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox
2021 Stage 3 Leaders
Today we rolled out of America The Beautiful Park for the Gold Camp stage. Riders were called up to the start line positioned in downtown Olympic City, USA between the bridge to the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum and The APEX Outdoor Festival & Expo. Stage 3 ended with Alexis Skarda and Keegan Swenson leading.
2021 Stage 2 Leaders
Amazing day in the Town of Monument. Exceptional hospitality as the mayor and community joined us downtown send the riders up Mt Herman Road for an epic day of riding. Congratulations to Stage 2 Leaders Alexis Skarda and Keegan Swenson and overall GC Leader Evelyn Dong.
2021 Stage 1 Leaders
After a beautiful day in Palmer Park and an impressive field of riders, Stage 1 ended with Sofia Gomez Villafane in the lead for the women and Keegan Swenson in the lead for the men. Congratulations to both and best of luck to everyone tomorrow for Stage 2.
Sofia Gomez Villafane
It's APEX Week! Sam Asks Micah What to Expect
The wait is over. The miles are in your tank. Colorado Springs is amped. It’s Pikes Peak APEX week! And it’s more than just a ride—it’s an event. Whether you are a rider, volunteer, family of a participant, or community member, there is so much going on! We wanted to make sure you know all that is happening, so we caught up with race director, Micah Rice, to give you the goods.
New SUPA Podcast with Micah Rice. Listen Up!
Listen to the latest StandUpPedalAction Podcast. Josh Klute interviews Micah Rice, and The APEX race director gives a behind the scenes look at The APEX and tells SUPA listeners how it came to be and what the event is doing for the community.
Sam Catches Up With Alex Gauthier to Learn About Subaru Support Riders
When Heuberger Motors heard a world class mountain bike event was coming to their community, they had to join in the action! They’ve been in Colorado Springs since 1970, and enjoy supporting organizations that grow outdoor spaces and recreation. The owners highly value community involvement and support different non-profits year round.
The BEET: Episode 6 with Sugar Beets Cycling
This episode of The BEET takes us to Colorado Springs where Sugar Beets Cycling team hits the trails to prepare for the 2021 Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox. Watch as Sam, Celeste and Becky prepare you for what to experience this week!