Aspen Cycling Club

### Context Profile for Aspen Cycling Club

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - The Aspen Cycling Club is dedicated to promoting cycling as a healthy lifestyle choice and fostering a sense of community among cyclists of all levels. Their mission is to create a welcoming environment for cyclists, encourage participation in cycling events, and advocate for cycling-related initiatives in the Aspen area. They aim to enhance the cycling experience through education, events, and community engagement.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - The organization hosts a variety of activities including:
     - **Community Rides**: Regular group rides for different skill levels.
     - **Skills Clinics**: Educational sessions aimed at improving cycling skills, such as the upcoming Mountain Bike Skills Clinic.
     - **Fundraising Events**: Events like the "Spring Valley Lunch" to support club activities and community initiatives.
     - **Advocacy**: Promoting cycling-friendly policies and infrastructure in the Aspen area.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the Aspen Cycling Club is friendly, inviting, and community-oriented. Communications are often casual yet informative, aiming to engage and inspire both seasoned cyclists and newcomers. The use of direct address (e.g., "Hi [First Name]") in emails adds a personal touch, making recipients feel valued.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization incorporates emojis in their communications, particularly in email campaigns. For example, they use the calendar emoji (📅) to highlight important dates. Emoji usage appears to be moderate and serves to enhance the friendly and approachable tone of their messages.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details were not available on the website.
   - **Scale**: The club has a small but active membership base, indicated by the number of forms and email campaigns.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While exact metrics are not provided, the club emphasizes community engagement and participation in events as key indicators of success.
   - **Volunteer Info**: The club likely relies on volunteers for events and activities, although specific volunteer opportunities were not detailed on the website.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Personalization**: Use first names in communications to create a personal connection.
   - **Friendly and Inviting Language**: Maintain a casual tone that encourages participation and community involvement.
   - **Clear and Concise Information**: Provide straightforward details about events, including dates, times, and registration information.
   - **Use of Emojis**: Incorporate emojis to enhance engagement but avoid overuse to maintain professionalism.
   - **Call to Action**: Include clear calls to action in emails and event promotions to encourage sign-ups and participation.

This context profile should guide the creation of personalized and effective content for the Aspen Cycling Club, ensuring alignment with their mission, tone, and community-focused approach.

$70 until May 3
$80 May 4-June 12
$90 June 13 and 14
Must have a Yearly USAC license to qualify for State Championships.  Day Passes not eligible for CAT 1 awards.

Race Entry ADULT (19+)

$50 until May 3
$60 May 4-June 12
$70 June 13 and 14
Must have a Yearly USAC license to qualify for State Championships.   Day Passes not eligible for CAT 1 awards.

Race Entry YOUTH (13-18)

Must have a Yearly USAC license to qualify for State Championships.   Day Passes not eligible for CAT 1 awards.

Race Entry YOUTH (9-12)

Untimed- All ages

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We completely understand that unfortunate circumstances happen, but we plan this event way in advance from a cost and resource allocation perspective, and the financial and administrative burden is high. On the plus side, we do offer transfers and deferrals. If you would like to transfer your entry to another rider, no problem. Just drop us a line and we can get it taken care of for you at no charge. The same goes for deferrals. We realize schedules change, life events happen, and injuries can surprise us. We will happily defer your entry fee to next year. Again, no charge, but you must let us know prior to race day by emailing <span fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 54, 89); color: rgb(0, 54, 89); font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 54, 89);color:rgb(0, 54, 89);font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-size-adjust:100%;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">kristen@aspencyclingclub.org<span fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 54, 89); color: rgb(0, 54, 89); font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; display: inline !important;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 54, 89);color:rgb(0, 54, 89);font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:15px;text-size-adjust:100%;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name , Kristen@aspencyclingclub.orgPlease read the following information about the Aspen Cycling Club and USA Cycling‘s protocol on athlete safety!Thank you for supporting our race!  We look forward to seeing you on June 14! Keep posted on up to date changes on our website. Hotel and Camping options are available and will be posted on website! Team Tent Space is available. Please email <a href="mailto:Kristen@aspencyclingclub.org" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">Kristen@aspencyclingclub.org</a>Please email <a href="mailto:Kristen@aspencyclingclub.org" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">Kristen@aspencyclingclub.org</a> for any volunteer opportunities! The Aspen Cycling Club Is a long time valley non Profit.  We host an 18 week summer race series and The Aspen Gran Fondo.  We offer free membership to youth under 18, and also provide youth scholarships to help offset the cost of racing!  We also offer free mountain and road bike skills clinics, maintenance clinics and free weekly social rides!  Come check us out! As you prepare for the upcoming event, we would like to remind you that athlete safety is of the utmost importance to USA Cycling.To help create a safe environment that is free from misconduct and abuse at all USA Cyclingevents, please review USA Cycling’s Safe Sport Program Policies, including reportingrequirements and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP). All Participantsat USA Cycling sanctioned events must abide by these policies. PROHIBITED CONDUCTAll participants at this event are expected to refrain from engaging in Prohibited Conductas defined by the US Center for SafeSport Code. Prohibited Conduct includes but is notlimited to the following: sexual misconduct, emotional misconduct, physical misconduct,bullying, harassment, hazing, and violations of the MAAPP. MAAPPThese policies have been adopted by USA Cycling to establish clear boundariesbetween participants in cycling and to reduce isolated one-on-one interactions betweenminors and adults in cycling and apply during all USA Cycling events, including before,during and returning from the event: One-on-One Interactions; Meeting & TrainingSessions; Athletic Training Modalities; Locker Rooms; Transportation; Lodging;Electronic Communications. REPORTING REQUIREMENTSAdult Participants are required to report violations of USA Cycling’s Safe Sport Program,including violations of the MAAPP. The mandatory reporting requirements apply to AdultParticipants, but USA Cycling encourages anyone who becomes aware of, or experiencesmisconduct or abuse, to report those allegations. While USA Cycling is committed toproviding a safe environment for all participants, the organization can’t address behaviorsor problems it is unaware of, so your engagement in reporting is instrumental inensuring safety for all. SAFE SPORT PROTOCOLReport suspected or known incidents of sexual misconduct directly to the US Center forSafeSport:https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/Report other forms of misconduct, including physical misconduct, emotional misconduct,and MAAPP violations, to USA Cycling:https://usacycling.org/safesport/report-other-misconduct Kristen Heathkristen@aspencyclingclub.org

Come race the best new MTB course in the Roaring Fork Valley.  See why this has become both the State Championship AND the Colorado High School League’s State MTB Course.  All are invited to race from Strider to Elite, and everything in between!  Refund Policy: Aspen Cycling Club does not offer refunds. We completely understand that unfortunate circumstances happen, but we plan this event way in advance from a cost and resource allocation perspective, and the financial and administrative burden is high. On the plus side, we do offer transfers and deferrals. If you would like to transfer your entry to another rider, no problem. Just drop us a line and we can get it taken care of for you at no charge. The same goes for deferrals. We realize schedules change, life events happen, and injuries can surprise us. We will happily defer your entry fee to next year. Again, no charge, but you must let us know prior to race day by emailing kristen@aspencyclingclub.org.

Aspen Cycling Club

CO State Championships/Spring Valley Scramble 2025

3000 Co Rd 114

Race Entry ADULT (19+)

US$80

Race Entry YOUTH (13-18)

US$60

Race Entry YOUTH (9-12)

US$25

Untimed- All ages

Free

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