On Sept. 9, cyclists will get the chance to see if they have the steam to beat the old trains of Ely.

Road bikers will begin with a short ride to the entrance of the Robinson Nevada copper mine where they will circle a 240-ton haul truck. On their descent toward Ely, they will be side by side with the giant iron horse coal fired steam engine. The road bike course spans approximately 25 miles with an elevation gain of 820 feet.

Mountain bikers will ride 11 miles on single and double track trails with an elevation gain of 1,400 feet.

Entrance fee is $75. To register and for more information, go online.

All racers will receive a shirt, finisher’s medal, swag bag, barbecue ticket and train ride voucher which may be used to get the racer and their bike to the start line (bike spaces are limited) or on one of the regular train excursions scheduled throughout the weekend.