7th Annual DETF Guidebook

www.desertsedgetri.com

Table of Contents:




Welcome to Fruita


DETF Intro


Schedule



Rules & Tips


Event Maps


Venue Map


Awards


Scholarships



DETF Beneficiaries


Vendors


Local Businesses Promos


Also Happening This Weekend


Area Maps


Hotels

Welcome to Fruita, CO!




Fruita, Colorado is a place like no other. With

beautiful landscapes, a wide variety of recreation for

all seasons, and so many local businesses to explore,

Fruita is truly a unique place to spend time in. Want

to go digging for dinosaur bones? Or ride a mountain

bike across red rock terrain?



Fruita is an adventure-lover’s paradise. Fruita offers

easy access to the Colorado National Monument, the

Kokopelli bike trail, which runs from Fruita to Moab,

and plenty of opportunities for camping, rafting,
hiking and golf. Dig into ancient history at the

Dinosaur Journey Museum, or explore some of

Colorado’s pristine natural wonders. The town of

Fruita sits on the banks of the Colorado River, a few

miles downstream from Grand Junction, and offers

visitors magnificent high-desert scenery and

unforgettable experiences.

Mad racing Colorado presents:

The 7th Annual Desert’s Edge Triathlon Festival (DETF)

September 8-9, 2018 at Highline Lake State Park. DETF
brings you two days of racing, a weekend of camping

with other triathletes and their fans, and a fun end to the
Colorado Tri Season. Desert's Edge weekend includes

your choice of XTERRA Sprint (not eligible for points) or

XTERRA Tri on Saturday, your choice of Sprint or Olympic
distance road tri’s on Sunday!





Camping is available right at the race site, just 200 yards
from the start and finish line. Enjoy great post-race food,

and a fun final tri weekend of the 2018 season. All just a
few short hours from Denver and Salt Lake City!




MAD Racing Colorado’s vision is to enrich people’s lives

by providing an environment to recognize their full

potential. Providing affordable quality events while
supporting local businesses and building community is

the MAD mission. DETF’s success is made possible with

the support of MADtastic sponsors,, volunteers, and
participants that PUSH THE EDGE.

2018 DETF SCHEDULE:

Friday:
4:00 p.m. - Saturday Race Packet Pick Up Opens

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Clinic / Q&A session with:
• Branden Rakita (professional XTERRA athlete)
• Louis Cicchino (Accelero Endurance Head Coach)
• and Libby Harrow (local XTERRA ambassador)
8:00 p.m. - Saturday Race Packet Pick Up Closes
Saturday:
6:00 a.m. - Race-Day Packet Pick Up Opens
6:00 a.m. - Transition Opens

7:30 a.m. - Packet Pick Up Closes / Lake Opens to Warm-Up
Swimming
8:00 a.m. - First XTERRA Swim Wave Starts
8:10 a.m. - Transition Closes
8:45 a.m. - XTERRA Wave-2 Starts
9:30 a.m - XTERRA Sprint Wave Starts

10:00 a.m. - Food Vendors Opens
12:00 p.m. - Awards Presentation*
4:00 p.m. - Sunday Race Packet Pick Up Opens
8:00 p.m. - Sunday Race Packet Pick Up Closes
Sunday:

6:00 a.m. - Race-Day Packet Pick Up Opens
6:00 a.m. - Transition Opens
7:30 a.m. – Packet Pick Up Closes / Lake Opens to Warm-Up
Swimming
8:10 a.m. - Transition Closes
8:00 a.m. - First Olympic Swim Wave Starts

8:45 a.m. - First Sprint Swim Wave Starts
10:00 a.m. - Food Vendors Opens
12:00 p.m. - Sprint Awards Presentation*
12:30 p.m. - Olympic Awards Presentation*
1:00 p.m. -Time for you to go home :(

*Awards times may be moved a bit depending on the number


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• Stay within the singletrack tread and pass in areas that allow

for safe and responsible passing and do not cut corners. Participants

that need to dismount from their bicycle should move their bike and
themselves off the trail in a manner that doesn’t impact the soil or
vegetation. Avoid touching the delicate, black crust on the soil

(cryptobiotic soil).
• All biking participants are required to wear a helmet that complies with

U.S. CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets.
• Each participant is expected to complete the entire course. If they do
not complete the entire course, the participant is considered a Did Not

Finish (DNF). If a participant is a DNF they should not cross the finish
line upon return to the start/finish-line area. They are expected to

report to the Timing Tent at any stage, to inform Event Timing they are
no longer on the course and did not complete the ride.

• Each participant must be considerate of other participants when
passing or being passed. Verbal communication and/or the use of a bell

are necessary for a successful pass. When being passed, please provide
adequate space when available for the faster participants to go by.
• Always abide by the laws and rules of the road and/or governing land

agency when appropriate. The roads are not managed and regulated
during the event. Use caution!

• Headphones connected to MP3 players or similar devices that prohibit
a participant’s ability to hear activity around them are not permitted.

• Littering is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
• Thank the volunteers; the event couldn’t happen without them.

• Please consider spectating at the designated spectator zones and
respect the surrounding soils / vegetation.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please email

[email protected]. In the meantime, your cooperation is greatly
appreciated.













An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is

the recreation epicenter for the Grand
Valley with two lakes, lush grass, trails

and trees.

No matter the season, Highline Lake

State Park is a diverse and welcome
retreat. Connected to miles of trails and
Click HERE for close to communities, the park makes an


More Info ideal base camp for exploring the Grand
Junction area. Whether passing through

on mountain bikes, or as an end
destination, the park welcomes campers,

anglers, families and groups.

Birders have plenty to see here. The
Audubon Society designated the park an

important bird area; thousands migrate

through the area every winter.

We'll have plenty of good food to fill your belly at our post-race picnic! Participant meals are included in
your entry fee. There will be a limited number of picnic lunches available for purchase by spectators on
race day. We will also award lots of sponsor merchandise and gift certificates at random during our awards
presentation – all racers are eligible for these random prizes, so be sure to stick around!!!
Each finisher (all races) will take home a 2018 Desert's Edge finisher glass! These will be given as you exit
the finish chute.

DETF Medals will be given to the top 3 overall M/F (If an age-grouper places top 3 overall they will NOT
double up in their age-group for awards).

AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:DETF Medals to the top 3 M/F finishers in each of the following age
groups: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,
70-74, 75-79, 80+.


CLYDESDALE, ATHENA, & CHALLENGED: Males over 220lbs. and females over 165lbs. Prizes
will be awarded to the top Clydesdale and Athena finishers. Clydesdale/Athena are not eligible for
age-group awards.

RELAY TEAMS:Teams of 2 or 3 competitors may race in the relay team category. There are three
divisions of teams (men’s, women’s, and coed).





Tough Collared Lizard-Man
Awards will be presented to the
man and woman with the fastest
combined times in the Saturday
XTERRA and Sunday Olympic.











Sprint Collared Lizard-Man Awards
will be presented to the man and
woman with the fastest in the
Saturday XTERRA Sprint and the
Sunday Sprint!

MAD Racing Colorado



Scholarships Are Available!




Bank of The San Juans is proud to offer



race funds assistance.


Applications are available at the footer of:


www.madracingcolorado.com

7th Annual Desert’s Edge Tri Fest





Beneficiaries:








The Future Business



Leaders of America















Fruita Boy Scouts

















Fruita Monument High


School Swim Team

One meal and one drink ticket for each participant per day
will be provided in the registration bags to use at the food

and beverage vendors.

Beer / cider offered by Talbott's Cider and Palisade Brewing

Company.

Use Promo Code "MADRACING20" for 20% OFF Loki Gear
Loki Outdoor Shop

445 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-248-9693



$10 OFF a Rental
Pump It Up Event Rentals

2166 Village View Ct., Grand Junction, CO 81507 970-261-9575



10% OFF Your Meal

Valid September 8-9, 2018
Suds Brothers Brewery

127 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO 81521 970-858-9400



10% OFF Food and Non-alcoholic Beverages
Dos Hombres Restaurant

421 Brach Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81507
970-242-8861




Enstrom Candies Downtown Grand Junction
701 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-242-1655
Enstrom Candies Fruita

401 Kokopelli Dr, Fruita, CO 81521 970-858-4518

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FREE Side Salad with Purchase of Meal

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456 Kokopelli Dr, Fruita, CO 81521 970-858-8300




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COLORADO PORK AND HOPS CHALLENGE HORNS & FRILLS - SUMMER EXHIBIT
Las Colonias Park - Grand Junction, CO Dinosaur Journey Museum - Fruita, CO

Buy barbeque from award-winning cooking teams! "This summer, Horns and Frills: Ceratopsian one of
Enjoy your favorite micro brews from around the the Most Striking Dinosaurs Ever Found exhibit
region and listen to some of your favorite local opens to the public on May 18th at the Dinosaur
bands and national headliners! Journey Museum in Fruita. Don't miss your
Check website for event details and music line-up." opportunity to see this amazing exhibit!"

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FARMER'S MARKET - FRUITA
Food Truck Friday - Fruita
Fruita Civic Center Lawn—Fruita, CO
Civic Center Park - Fruita, CO
"Saturday Mornings 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
"Join us in Fruita for Food Truck Fridays. The food
June 23 - September 15, 2018 | Located in
trucks and vendors will be lined up for you to enjoy
the heart of Downtown Fruita on the Civic
you dinner, desserts and beverages."
Center lawn (weather and crops per-
https://www.facebook.com/GrandValleyFoodTrucks
mitting).

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Map of Fruita.









































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Map of



Grand Junction.

Hotels







There are a number of hotels in the Grand Junction area, just a 15-30 minute
drive from the race site. September is a typical busy month for them,
however a handful of hotels have provided discounts for DETF because they
heart athletes! Mention "MAD Racing" and "Desert's Edge Triathlon Festival"

to get the discount rates listed below: (all prices before tax)


Downtown Hotels (Grand Junction): $139 / night at any 3 locations below:
Springhill Suites - (970) 424-5777
Hampton Inn - (970) 243-3222
Fairfield Inn & Suites - (970) 242-2525


DoubleTree by Hilton (Grand Junction): $129 / night - Good till midnight
08/21/2018!

Call at (970) 241-8888
Or reserve online here: Double Tree DETF

Clarion Inn (Grand Junction): Single King Room(s) or Two Double

Bed Room(s) $94.00 / night
Call at (970) 243-6790


Grand Vista Hotel (Grand Junction): $89 / night
Call at (970) 241-8411


Mesa Inn (Grand Junction): $75 / night
Call at (970) 245-3080


Travelodge (Grand Junction): $63 / night
Call at (970) 243-5080

10/06/2018: Talbott’s Orchard Crit Cross - Palisade, CO


10/07/2018: Talbott’s Orchard Cross - Palisade, CO


10/26/2018: Creepy Cross - Grand Junction, CO



10/28/2018: New Castle Cross - New Castle, CO


11/23/2018: Team Gobble Cross - Fruita, CO


11/24/2018: Salty Cross Day 1 - Fruita, CO



11/25/2018: Salty Cross Day 2 - Fruita, CO


09/22/2018: Roan Cliff Chaos Adventure MTB - Rifle, CO


09/23/2018: Roan Cliff Chaos Adventure 5k Run - Rifle, CO


02/23/2019: MADHORN Fat Bike Races - Powderhorn Mountain Resort, CO



02/24/2019: MADHORN Fat Bike Races - Powderhorn Mountain Resort, CO


06/01/2019: Grand Enduro - Grand Junction, CO



08/17/2019: Just Peachy Run Races - Palisade, CO


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