Kokopelli 100 MTB Announces Largest Prize Purse In History - $130,000

KOKOPELLI 100 MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE ANNOUNCES $130,000 PRIZE PURSE FOR THE ICONIC POINT TO POINT RACE FROM THE CO BORDER TO MOAB, UT

MOAB, UT (MAY 4, 2017) – Kokopelli Racing, LLC is proud to introduce the “Kokopelli 100” mountain bike race and the largest prize purse in mountain bike history totaling $130,000. The newly announced race will navigate across the iconic Kokopelli Trail from the Colorado Border to Moab, Utah on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Pro men and women riders may qualify for cash winnings in two different ways, break a time record or place in the top six. The fastest men and women cyclists will compete on the 103.6-mile course, point to point, not only for $50,000, but to also break the mountain bike speed world record. In order to cash in on the $50K prize purse the female winner will need to ride the course in under 5 hours and 30 minutes (18.8 mph). The male winner will need to break 5 hours and 15 minutes (19.7 mph).

Cash awards for both men and women Pro riders who finish in the top six are as follows: 1st place receiving $5,000, 2nd place - $4,000, 3rd place - $3,000, 4th place - $1,250, 5th place - $1,000 and 6th place - $750.

Registration opens May 15, 2017 at Midnight (12:00 AM) Mountain Daylight Time. Classes will include; Pro, Single Speed, Backcountry (no assistance) and Age Group. The race is limited to 500 entrants.

Mark Jensen, owner of Kokopelli Racing, LLC and former Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at GLUKOS Energy and Nike guy created the Kokopelli 100 out of his desire to elevate the growing sport of mountain biking while showcasing the world’s best cyclists. “All of the stars aligned for one of the greatest stories in the history of cycling as I worked with Jeremiah Bishop on the Kokopelli 100. The quintessential Kokopelli Trail in Moab, Utah and the world’s greatest cyclists pursuing a world record for the largest prize purse in history. I can’t think of many stories that top that,” Jensen said.

Jeremiah Bishop of the Topeak Ergon Pro Racing Team, one of the world’s greatest mountain bikers and the brain child of the Kokopelli 100 is already registered and excited to race for a new world record and $50,000. Bishop said, “The Kokopelli 100 has always been a bucket list race idea that Mark Jensen has made a reality. Is a 5:15 for men or 5:30 for women time possible on this course? It will be tough for sure, but I start recon rides the end of May and will be giving the Kokopelli my all in pursuit of that $50,000 check and a WR!”

Kokopelli Racing, LLC has partnered with industry leading companies and brands and will begin announcing race partners next week. Due to a limited race field, pro registration has already begun. Pro riders will also be announced systematically in the weeks to come.

To learn more about the Kokopelli 100 or register for the event go to www.kokopelli100.com. Media inquiries may contact Mark Jensen at mark@kokopelli100.com.