Not really news I know, just a couple of great films -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... DUe9BFPrzg

A Crested Butte to Aspen group overnight ride in 1980, on the classic Pearl Pass route. Keep an eye out for the guy at 7.10 - bar roll and camping gear on the rack.
Pretty cool times ..

Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... nX4Ad1Zb5A

(taken from MTBR)