Start: Banks of the Animas at Rockwood (7,200 feet)
Length: 27 miles + (depends on route)
Finish: Durango Mountain Resort (formerly Purgatory)
Total Vertical: 6,280 feet over the entire course.

Highlight: Starts with 3,000+ foot climb in four miles

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MOUNTAIN BIKERS will face a 27 mile course, starting on the banks of the Animas at Rockwood. From the valley floor, taking the silver from the kayakers, bikers will face a massive climb of 3,000 feet in just 4 miles. They will then traverse a rolling singletrack course meandering north along the back of Hermosa Cliffs, before descending down the face of Durango Mountain Resort (formerly Purgatory) to the finish. Total elevation gain is about 7,000 feet. The course will require a balance of technical know-how and endurance.

Fastest individual split time in Mountain Biking, regardless of team finish, wins a $500 award and a special trophy presented by Red Bull Divide & Conquer and Bike Magazine.

2004 FASTEST TIME: Specialized/Riversports - Ned Overend - 2:49:51.25

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