For mountain town locals who have already made the switch to tele from alpine, from road biking to trail riding, from creek boating to freestyle, what else is there to do? What is the next pursuit, the next sport to conquer, the next reason to keep your medical insurance?

For those sick of the dreary weather and in need of some new inspiration, try training for these three unique competitions.
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San Francisco’s Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race- On Easter Sunday, San Fran’s Lombard St. celebrates everyone’s favorite childhood form of transportation.

NYC’s Idiotarod- The Iditarod is the famous long-distance race in which yelping dogs tow a sled across Alaska. The IDIOTAROD is pretty much the same thing, except that instead of dogs, it’s people, instead of sleds, it’s shopping carts, and instead of Alaska it’s New York City. Teams of five race for cash, prizes and glory.

International Pack Burro Race- Leadville, CO August 1-3, 2008- 21 miles of dirt, heat, and asses.