Hundreds To Gather in Park City for Utah’s Largest Cycling Event for People of All Abilities
PARK CITY, Utah (July 10, 2024) – The Summit Challenge will return to the National Ability Center (NAC) on Saturday, August 24, 2024 with the goal of raising $150,000 for adaptive recreation programs. Rides begin between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. MT, depending on distance, and run through the scenic mountains and valleys of Summit and Wasatch counties. With multiple distance courses available for riders to participate in, ranging from 16 to 100 miles, cyclists of all abilities will help raise funds for the National Ability Center’s multitude of programs and activities. The event village will open at 11:00 a.m. MT with lunch, refreshments and entertainment. An awards presentation will take place on the main stage at 2:30 p.m. MT and the village will wrap up at 4:00 p.m. MT.
“Each year, the Summit Challenge unites Utah’s vibrant cycling community to raise funds for adaptive recreation. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a newcomer, this is an excellent opportunity to join fellow cyclists on the road,” said Tracy Meier, chief program and education officer at the National Ability Center. “The day doesn’t end on the route; both cyclists and spectators are invited to our event village for lunch, drinks, live music, and fun! Come out, embrace the adventure, and seek your summit!”
Over the last 17 years, the Summit Challenge has come to be known as Utah’s largest ride for cyclists of all abilities and continues to provide people of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to experience the thrill and beauty of the Utah mountains. The annual challenge raises money to support over 30,000 experiences that the National Ability Center offers to people of all abilities annually. The fully-supported road ride offers participants a choice of a 1-, 4 & 7 (adaptive riders only), 16-, 25-, 50-, 80- or 100-mile routes to fit all experience levels. Riders of the 100-mile course have the opportunity to complete the two-mile climb up Wolf Creek Ranch, a trail that is typically only open to non-residents during the Summit Challenge. Additionally, a 1-mile Discovery Loop offers families a fun-filled way to get involved with the Summit Challenge at no cost.
Registration closes on Aug. 22 at 7:00 p.m. MT, and prices start at $60 with all adaptive athletes riding for free. Event sponsors include Kodiak Cakes, KT Tape, Hearth & Hill and Park City Brewing. The National Ability Center encourages riders to fundraise as an individual, or create a team, to benefit the leading, adaptive nonprofit.
For more information about the National Ability Center’s Summit Challenge, visit summitchallenge100.org.
