Here's how I celebrated my 4th of July:

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/96933926

Would have done a little better but I got a flat on my Stan's Notube setup. Lots of fun pulling off your whole UST tire and taking out the Stans rim strip to put in a tube. That cost me 10 minutes at least. But still had a blast! If your every thinking coming out the CO for a race, this is definitely one you should give strong consideration. Lots of crazy rocky descents.