The front range of the Rockies formed the backdrop for riders on the course during the combined race of the Victory Circle Graphix Boulder Cup.
A rider is framed by tape during the combined race.
The mud sucked plenty of riders wheels during the day.
Amanda Carey, #12, leads part of the Women's Elite field through the course.
Flora Duffy, # 30 chased by Sarah Maile, #16, of the Ventana Mountain Bikes team on the steps.
Women's Elite race winner Katie Compton on the steps.
Elite Women's race winner Katie Compton comes across the finish line.
LTS Felt rider Ryon Trebon, #4, comes upon a hill of mud during the Men's Elite race.
Cannondale rider Timothy Johnson is stalked by winner Ben Berden of team OPS - Capital Ale - Clement, during the Men's Elite race.
Men's Elite Race winner Ben Berden of team OPS - Capital Ale - Clement, crosses the finish line.
Women's Elite podium of the Victory Circle Graphix Boulder Cup. Winner, Katie Compton (Rabobank-Giant) Left, Second, Georgia Gould (Luna Pro Team), Right, Third, Caroline Mani (SRAM)
Men's Elite podium of the Victory Circle Graphix Boulder Cup. Winner, Ben Berden (OPS-ALE Clement) Left, Second, Ryan Trebon (LTS-Felt) Right, third, Timothy Johnson (Cannondale Cyclocrossworld.com)