The Severo Society

Established 2016
Colorado Springs, CO

In Honor of Ottavio

Training Stress Fuels The Severo Society

The Severo Society (TSS), named in honor of Ottavio Severo a little known Colorado Springs resident, bicycle racing pioneer and fictional inspiration for the 719 Ride, is an exclusive club of grimpeurs, puncheurs, diesels, mashers, granny gears and bricks united by a love for cycling and a challenge that involves roads that tilt up.

Anyone who completes at least one lap of the 719 Ride is a member of The Severo Society, as is anyone who successfully completes a DIY 719.

Members of The Severo Society who successfully complete a DIY 719 are elevated to The Order of Ottavio.

The Order of Ottavio

Meritorious Cyclists of The Severo Society

Bicycle racing pioneer, Ottavio Severo, participated in the first ever bicycle road race in 1869 (Paris-Rouen) and was a regular and popular participant of Six Day racing in London in the late 1870s.

Ottavio's racing accomplishments are mostly lost to history, but cyclists completing a DIY 719 are assigned badge numbers (O.S.#) that honor him, document the order of enrollment and possibly provide access to benefits yet to be conceived.

Successful completion of a DIY 719 elevates you to The Order of Ottavio and earns you a lifetime of glory and honor through extraordinary commitment, effort and determination.

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Meritorious DIY 719 Discoveries of The Order of Ottavio

A DIY 719 is any indoor or outdoor bike ride with a final distance between 71.90 and 71.99 miles and at least 7,190' of elevation gain.

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Come one, come all. Wherever you are. Bring out your rested, watt-rich quads of power, yearning to be free. Send these, the hope-filled and tempest turning to me. DIY, and you will be welcomed into the magnificence of The Severo Society and The Order of Ottavio.

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Stage 3 #PikesPeakApex winner @howardgrotts brings it home, followed by overall race winner @brayden.johns0n.
#PikesPeakApex race leaders at the start of stage 3 @brayden.johns0n & @sofiawaite
Stage 2 of the #PikesPeakApex gets underway from a stellar start line setup. #proudparent #supportlocalevents
Start/finish for stage one of the #pikespeakapex. A bit more involved than our start/finish. Enjoyed being involved in constructing this masterpiece today. #supportlocalevents
The 719 Ride and The Course That Cannot Be Defeated are locally known for their curative values in many common ailments. Through the process of participation and repeated ascents of Rossmere Street and Blodgett Drive, along with the additional inclines along La Corsa, the 719 Ride has been found to be a most powerful agent of metamorphosis and glorification. #719Ride #coloradosprings #coloradospringscycling #coloradocycling #bikecoloradosprings #bikecolorado #bikingcolorado #Coloradolive #liveColorado #ColoradoLiving #ColoradoLifestyle #instacycling #instacycle #ciclisme #ciclismo #cycling #cyclingfun #cyclinglife #cyclinglove #lovecycling #roadcyclinglove #cyclingmotivation #cyclinglife
The 719 Ride has properties that render it effective in numerous ailments — weakness, slowness and uncertainty to name a few. The event has a tonic effect that greatly adds to a person’s emotional and physical wellbeing. We suggest the 719 Ride tonic as a remedy to consider. It can be ordered directly from 719ride.com and will be available to order March 11, 2024. #719Ride #coloradosprings #coloradospringscycling #coloradocycling #bikecoloradosprings #bikecolorado #bikingcolorado #Coloradolive #liveColorado #ColoradoLiving #ColoradoLifestyle #ColoradoSpringsNow #ciclisme #ciclismo #cycling #cyclingfun #cyclinglife #cyclinglove #lovecycling #roadcycling #roadcyclinglove #cyclingmotivation #cyclinglife
We hold these truths to be self-evident. The bicycle changes lives. The bicycle is an instrument of exaltation in life. A bicycle ride lifts the spirit, emancipates the soul and cures many ills. Furthermore, we believe: *Cycling is a healthy and worthy pursuit with much to recommend it. * Cycling is a point of view, a perception and an attitude towards life. * Cycling elevates, and elevation is heroic. * Cycling uphill is glorious. And doing so repeatedly or for extended periods is heavenly. * An invasion of armies can be resisted, but the allure of roads that tilt up cannot be. * Climbing is a forge. * The best ride is one where you bite off more than you can chew, but you endure, persevere and revel in what you accomplished. * There is beauty in fatigue. * All effort is good effort, and success is achieved by daring greatly. AND IN MATTERS PERTINENT TO OURSELVES, WE HOLD: * A bicycle event should be approachable by all and challenging to all. * An unwavering and relentless course is attractive. * Story matters. * The 719 Ride is a different kind of event. #instacycling #instacycle #719ride #ciclisme #ciclismo #cycling #cyclingfun #cyclinglife #cyclinglove #lovecycling #roadcycling #roadcyclinglove #roadcyclingpics #roadcyclingphotos
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