Food Races; A Beer Vacation at The Winter X Games

STATEWIDE— If you've run out of local competitive races to try out, feast your eyes on the grand list of eating-related races across the country. While Colorado doesn't host one (though we should), it's never too early to plan a race trip for twinkies, pizzas and pies. [Food Network]

KALAMATH STREET— Avery Brewing Company and Stone Brewing Company are heading to the Winter X Games Aspen 2012, and you could win two tickets to the games on Jan. 26 if you head over to Rackhouse Pub tonight to enter the raffle. The package also includes lodging at the St. Regis Hotel in Aspen, lots of beer, and two lift tickets to Buttermilk Mountain. [Eaterwire]

17TH AVENUE— Vegan pop-up market alert: Neat Market, a one-day market on 17th and Downing this Sunday, will be selling all kinds of vegan edibles and necessities. [Examiner]

BOULDER—Sterling-Rice Group, being the industry-savvy folks that they are, have released their predictions for culinary trends in 2012. They've seen into the future. They think there will be an emphasis on local consumption, less food trucks, more brick-and-mortar establishments and growing reliance on gadgets for culinary knowledge and entertainment. [SRG]