Race the Rails

The steam locomotive and the bicycle were invented nearly 10 years apart. Both changed the way we travel, but which will prevail on September 7 at the Race The Rails?

At the sound of the train whistle, mountain and road bikers race to see who can get back to the depot before the train.

Mountain bikers test their speed and agility on a challenging 10 mile course through the beautiful mountains surrounding Ely, while road bikers prove their speed and endurance on a 25 mile course along roads and highways in the area. Everyone who finishes the course will receive a finisher’s medal.

This is not a regular race against time, or your fellow riders. It’s a race against one of histories most powerful inventions!