What is the elevation of Eldora? 9,000 at the transition area. The top of the bike course is at 9,500' What is the water temperature of Lake Peterson? Usually between 57-63 degrees, thus wetsuits are required. Where can I rent a wet suit? You can visit http://rentals.xterrawetsuits.com/ to rent through XTERRA or visit Fleet Feet in Boulder or Runner's Roost in Denver Will there be a pre-ride of the course? On Sunday July 24 there will be an organized pre-ride and the course will be marked and open on Thursday August 4 Why can't I preride the course except for on July 23 or the two days before the race.? The entire course is located on private land and is used by those landowners in the summer months. They have been nice enough to allow us the use of their land for a few days.