Flying High: Taiga at Breckenridge 100 Mountain Bike Challenge

Who says bicycles can't fly? Well, maybe they don't…exactly! Next week, Taiga Company will be represented at the Breckenridge 100 mile Mountain Bike Race in Breckenridge, Colorado. Going from sea level in Houston, Texas to Breckenridge, Colorado is a big jump in altitude and we're looking forward to flying "high" with excitement and perhaps, a new appreciation for oxygen.

There are a million reasons to fall in love with your bike and this event is one more reason to add to the mix. As sustainability consultants, we love bike riding because cycling or bike commuting is a zero emissions form of transportation, is considered a great stress release, enjoyable exercise, and is a component of a sustainable lifestyle. And, it gets you outside to enjoy our natural environment.

The Breckenridge 100 is one of Colorado's premier off-road endurance races promising spectacular views. Outdoor enthusiast can appreciate the mountain bike challenge. It features Solo and Three Person Team Competitions, a course climbing 13,719 feet over its 100 miles, the chance to cross the Continental Divide three times, climb 12,000 foot passes and forge high mountain streams. Whew!

But wait! There's more! Sustainable businesses are rising to the occasion too! Several of the event sponsors are sustainable businesses demonstrating eco awareness in their products and services. See if you recognize these sponsors:

Chipotle’s is one of the fast food restaurants recognized for tasty food but also as a leader in building business sustainability.
Cliff Bar, known for its tasty organic bars and most recently for its innovative use of CSR in retirement plans for employees.
Voler is committed to business sustainability and furthering sustainability concepts into their business through their commitment to reducing their impact on the environment in several ways: using water based biodegradable sublimation dyes, recycling over 200 tons per year of paper waste, and use of electrical solar panels.
Traditional Medicinals: Maker of teas and herbal products with business sustainability at the forefront.

We invite our twitter and cycling friends to join us at the event. Look for us at the Taiga team tent or check us out wearing the Taiga Company cycling kits purchased from Voler Cycling Apparel. If you can't make it, look for our pictures on Facebook after the event.

Wondering about my advanced training plan for the event? Breathing through a straw! See you there!