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MARK JOSEPH 2011 Aspen Stage Technical Director “I’ve been involved in cycling since I was a kid. Started in Berkeley, CA. I raced all through college. I quit racing because I hurt my knee. 1979 I came out this way with George Mount in the Red Zinger car that he […]
Glenwood Springs is a great stop to refresh from the race if you have the time. It’s about halfway between Aspen and Vail.
The Vail Time Trial will be at approximately 8150′. It looks to be similar to the route the Coors Classic used in its Vail TT in 1988.
Colorado Tourism Office Director Al White spoke about the race. He’s a former ski shop owner who has continually touted tourism and its impact on Colorado’s economy during his decade in the legislature. He was named the director of Colorado Tourism Office in January 2011. Prior to that appointment Al […]
Steamboat Springs will be the only host city to have both a finish and a start. Some course information: Avon to Steamboat Springs § Elevations o Downtown Steamboat Springs: 6,695’ § Hwy 131 though ranching towns of Toponas, Yampa and Oak Creek into Steamboat Springs § Passes Flat Top Wilderness […]
The final stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge takes us along another highly anticipated route – the climb up and the descent down the treacherous Lookout Mountain, where the overall King of the Mountain winner will be decided. Racers will start under Golden’s famous “Howdy Folks” welcome arch, take […]
The teams for the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge as of today are listed below. The official team rosters should be announced next week. BMC (USA) including Cadel Evans HTC High Road (USA) Jelly Belly (USA) Leopard Trek (Luxembourg) including the Schleck brothers Liquidgas (Italy) Rabobank (Holland) SaxoBank (Denmark) Skil-Shimano […]
The USA Pro Cycling Challenge unveiled the race jerseys for the inaugural professional cycling competition set to take place August 22-28. Jerseys will be awarded daily to top athletes in various standings including the leader, sprinter, and climber. In addition, the best young rider as well as the rider who […]
DENVER – The USA Pro Cycling Challenge today announced the participation of the world’s No. 2-ranked team, Saxo Bank-SunGard of Denmark. This is also the team of three-time Tour de France winner and recent Giro d’Italia champion Alberto Contador. “Saxo Bank-SunGard is one of the world’s top teams and having […]
Colorado’s altitude is expected to be a big factor in the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in August. Stage 2, the “Queen’s Stage”, goes from Gunnison to Aspen. Cottonwood Pass at 12,126′ is a dirt road for 12 miles followed by Independence Pass at 12,095′. These are the two highest known […]
