Fangdango MTB Race
Classic XC mountain bike race at Castle Rock's Phillip Miller Park — technical descents, flowing singletrack, and Front Range views just south of Denver.
The vibe
Technical trails, killer views
West of Castle Rock at the Phillip Miller Activity Complex, Fangdango pulls from a trail network that keeps you honest. The course mixes technical descents that will catch you off-guard with sections of fast, flowing singletrack that let you actually recover — it’s the kind of XC layout where you can’t just pedal through the hard parts, you have to ride them.
Castle Rock is an easy drive from Denver, and the venue logistics reflect years of race organization on this course. Parking is sorted, course marking is clear, and the race-day atmosphere is competitive without feeling exclusive. The views of the Front Range from the upper sections of the course are a genuine reward for the climbing required to get there.
Whether you’re chasing a podium or ticking off your first XC race, Fangdango delivers a proper day on the bike. Rattler Racing has a long history here, and you can feel it in how smoothly the event runs. Bring your A-game on the descents — that’s where this course separates itself.