Sunday, September 15 *8:00 a.m. – 15th Annual Monarch Crest Crank* *– Meet at Salida Bike Company * The Monarch Crest Crank <http://www.monarchcrestcrank.com> is the historic fundraiser for the Chaffee County Alliance Against Domestic Abuse (AADA). In its 15th year, the AADA <http://www.salidaalliance.org/> will continue to offer advanced mountain bikers the chance to ride the famed Monarch Crest Trail. Entry remains $75, plus pledges, for the Monarch Crest Trail ride. On top of this bargain price, we highly encourage you to raise at least the same amount in personal pledges and sponsorships. Your entry fee includes the ride, guide, shuttle and of course our legendary party in Riverside Park after the ride. The top fundraiser bringing in more than $500 of pledges wins a stylish new cruiser bike. It’s a sweet bike too! Come join us in the fun and help raise funds to support the important work of the AADA. For more information, visit www.monarchcrestcrank.com or email crestcrank@gmail.com. Race day registration will take place at 7:30 am at the Salida Bike Company. However, pre-registration is strongly encouraged as it will make everyone’s morning a little easier! *8:30 a.m. – The Pastry Ride – A morning ride sponsored by South Central Racing/Amica’s Bike Club – Meet at Absolute Bikes* The SCR regular Sunday club ride is called the “Pastry Ride.” We ride our bikes for a while on Sunday morning and then we eat pastries. We’ll ride around 30 miles; please bring sufficient water and dress for the weather. The ride will finish back at the plaza of the SteamPlant for pastries, fruit, juice and coffee. *Noon – 6:00 p.m. – Crest Crank After-Party – Riverside Park* Riverside Park is the perfect place to relax and have fun after the ride. The Crest Crank after party is open to anyone and will be a great way to close out Bike Fest. Join us to enjoy delicious food, drinks, live music and fun with friends. Drinks will be provided by the Arkansas Valley Libations Society <http://arkvalleylibations.com/> and the music lineup includes local favorites Blue Collar Poets, Full Moon Float and Lupe Balazos (Salida’s Own Jug Band). There will also be an awesome silent auction and bike related art by some of Salida’s best local artists. If you want to see more of Salida, Riverside Park is right in the heart of the downtown historic district and just a few steps away from art galleries, taverns, restaurants, shops and more. Friends and family of riders or anyone else who wants to hang out and support the important work of the AADA are also encouraged to join the after party. *1 p.m. – Historic Salida Ride* – Salida has the largest historic district in the state-meet at Absolute Bikes and take a tour and learn more about our town’s history. Sponsored by Absolute Bikes. Families welcome. Helmets required. Donations accepted and will support the Salida Museum.