Motorcycles Officially Excluded From Future Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Races
Cycle News Staff | August 12, 2021
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Organizers have officially decided to exclude motorcycles from competition as part of the annual Race to the Clouds.
Cycle News’ own Road Test Editor Rennie Scaysbrook (Team Aprilia USA) etched his name into the history books by claiming the Heavyweight and King of the Mountain titles at the 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, an event marred by the tragic passing of four-time winner, Ducati’s Carlin Dunne after a crash close to the finish line (see news story).
Here is the complete statement released by the PPIHC organizers:
Motorcycle Competition Decision Announced by Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Organizers
Colorado Springs, CO (August 11, 2021) — After two years of research, deliberation, thoughtful consideration and advice from colleagues in the motorsports industry, the Board of the Directors of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) has made the decision to discontinue motorcycle competition as part of the annual Race to the Clouds.
“Motorcycle competition has been part of the history of the race off-and-on since 1916, and has been both thrilling and tragic for competitors and fans alike,” explained Fred Veitch, interim chairman of the board. “This has been a long process and a difficult decision, but we believe it is the right decision and one that is in the best interest of the organization at this time.”
View a complete history of motorcycle racing on Pikes Peak HERE.
