What is the weather usually like on race day for the Gritty Grind Youth MTB Race - 8/18 Single Race?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Evergreen, CO, August race mornings typically start near 50°F and warm to around 74°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 5 of the last 10 years.

Gritty Grind Youth MTB Race - 8/18 Single Race

Evergreen, CO

Tue, Aug 18, 2026

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When

Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

Where

5300 S Olive Road, Evergreen CO

Distances

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Typical weather

50–74°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years

2025

47–77°F

rain

2024

53–80°F

rain

2023

54–82°F

rain

2022

50–70°F

dry

2021

57–79°F

dry

2020

53–82°F

dry

2019

51–80°F

dry

2018

50–70°F

rain

2017

49–71°F

dry

2016

48–71°F

rain

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About this race

Description

Want to try some competitive bike races this summer?

Want to WIN some races this summer?!

Join EPRD for our Youth Gritty Grind MTB Race Series!

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Races are for all youth 2 - 14 years old - from Strider bikes and up!

Races will take place Tuesdays (7/21, 8/18, 9/15) at 5:00pm on the MTB Skills course behind the Wulf Rec Center.

Races will be in a cyclocross format - timed, plus one lap.

Racers will earn points based on finishing position.

Points will accrue across the series and after 3rd and final race, rider with the most points wins.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for each category - spirit awards too, wear your best outfit!!

Categories -

- Boys and Girls

- Ages 2-5 (Striders only)

- Ages 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 (Pedal bikes, no restriction on size)

Race Parameters -

- 2-5 - one lap

- 6-8 - 15 mins, plus one lap

- 9-11 - 25 mins, plus one lap

- 12-14 - 35 mins, plus one lap

Courses may include tarmac, gravel, hardpack, loose soil and wooden features.

**** Riders must wear helmets at all times while riding. ****

**** Gloves, eye protection and other protective equipment is highly recommended. ****

**** Bikes should be mechanically sound with working brakes. ****

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**** This registration is only for the 8/18 race! ****

See this link for the series reservation

Series Registration - Registration Link

**** Registration fees increase $5 for day of registrations. Save yourself a fiver and sign up ahead of time!! ****

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Activity Age Group

Youth

Location

Wulf Recreation Center at Wulf Recreation Center

Course map

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