A select few events are hailed as the last bastion of their respective motorsports. For motorcycle racing, it's the Isle of Man TT. For rallying, it's the Dakar. And for hill climbs, it's Pikes Peak.

Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon legends pose for picture at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs on Sept. 19, 2025. From left to right: Scott Elliot, Dominic Gauchupin, Matt Carpenter, Donna Messenger, ...

Presently, the height of downtown buildings in Colorado Springs is about 12 stories. This proposed building would be 27 stories high. Critics believe this is too high and would mar the view of Pikes ...