In just a few weeks, cyclists andrunners will get their chance to go up against the elements at Oskar Blues
Brewery’s second annual Old Man Winter Bike
Rally and Run. Taking place Sunday, February 7^th in and around
Lyons, CO, the event features three different options for athletes – a 50km
bike ride, 100km race, and a 5.8-mile run. Riders and runners will face quintessential
winter in Boulder County race terrain: snowy trails, rural gravel roads,
winding canyons, and endless beautiful scenery. All the while participants will
have to bear in mind, Old Man Winter, that wily character, and his mistress
Mother Nature, who at any time are liable to introduce some weather-related
obstacles of their own.

“We
love being involved with this event. It’s a perfect fit for what we’re all
about – riding bikes, drinking beer and enjoying the ColoRADo lifestyle,”
said Diana Ralston of Oskar Blues. Last year’s inaugural rally brought more
than 700 riders to the brewery’s hometown of Lyons – this year over 1,000
participants are expected.

As an added bonus,
the event raises funds for the CAN’d Aid Foundation’s Treads + Trails program,
which will help build new trails for Boulder County’s cyclists and runners.
Ralston added, “Just by doing what we already love to do, we are
supporting the places we hold most dear – how sweet is that?!”

Check out additional details
below on the events and after party. Ready to get down with some dirt, snow,
and RAD prizes? Go to oldmanwinterrally.com to find out more about chillin’ with Old Man
Winter.

Not looking to run/ride but
willing to help out? You rock. Email sarah@oskarblues.com for details. CAN’d Aid gets an added
donation for every volunteer that signs up so get on with your philanthropic
self and join us for the fun!

Ride
Riders on the 50km bike course
will travel East and South of Lyons across scenic dirt roads in rural Boulder
County. This rural route is sure to offer a sense of brisk wintry adventure and
camaraderie.

Cyclists looking for even more of
a challenge will complete the 50km ride and continue on to climb and dive
through the snowy canyons west of Boulder. The 100km ride includes nearly 5,000
feet of pavement, primitive roads and single track. There’s even the option to
ride a mysterious “secret trail.” The top male and top female cyclist will ride
away with $3500.

Along both courses, participants
can collect “Snowflakes,” which are raffle tickets for an array of kickass prizes
ranging from gift certificates at local retailers to a custom REEB bike frame
valued at $2000.

Run
New in 2016 is a 5.8-mile run
starting and finishing at Sandstone Park in Lyons. Fast and flat, the single-track
course through red rock canyon is surrounded by dramatic scenery.

Party
Hot food and cold beer aplenty
will await participants at the Old Man Winter after-party, held at Oskar Blues
Grill and Brew in Lyons. Top athletes will be celebrated and prizes raffled
off. Guests can participate in contests and get free samples from sponsors and
vendors at Sandstone Park.

Details and Schtuff
Visit OldManWinterRally.com for registration, details and more!