Chuska Challenge Mountain Bike Race

CHUSKA CHALLENGE  MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL Chuska Mountains September 26th, 2026 Yá'át'ééh riders!  Welcome to the Chuska Challenge!  WEEKEND SCHEDULE –  FRIDAY  Riders set up their campsitesBike tune-ups and minor repairs available throughout the weekendLocal food trucks will be around for afternoon/evening meal and snacksLive music all evening SATURDAY Chuska RACE and Chuska TOUR. Both Race and Tour are a 20-mile route.  The Tour is a noncompetitive event, and the Race is a timed event with awards.  There are aid stations for both events. The COURSE for both the Tour and Race will be a 20-mile route on rolling mountain roads.  The course is between 8300 feet elevation, approaching nearly 9000 feet at the highest point.  The views are stunning and sweeping, and riders will experience life in the Chuska highcountry with many sheep camps, wildlife and early fall colors.  There will be two aid stations on the route, which will be a rocky and mostly firm surface.Music Stage througho