The inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge is only 1 week away! There will be many fun and exciting events in Chaffee County – the start of Stage 1 in Salida on August 23 and then Stage 2 on August 24 as the race goes over Cottonwood Pass thru Buena Vista en route to the finish in Aspen.
Please remember that streets downtown Salida will be closed starting 4:00pm on Monday, August 22. Attached is a map of the street closures. Please review these attachments and plan ahead! More information will be posted on the official local website, www.SalidaStageStart.com. Route details, team rosters, etc. are available at www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com.
There will be highway closures throughout the week of the race from August 22-28. Please visit http://cotrip.org/content/usapcc/ for details and updates. Hwy 50 will be closed on Tuesday, Aug 23 starting 9:45 a.m., east and westbound, from Poncha Springs to Gunnison.
Many thanks to our local presenting sponsors for helping to make this happen! Chaffee County Visitor’s Bureau, Monarch Mountain, Pinon Real Estate Group, Women’s Health & Wellness of Salida, Absolute Bikes, Pinto Barn, LiveWell Chaffee County, Diesslin Structures, Inc., The Fritz, Boathouse Cantina, Amicas Pizza & Microbrewery, Currents Restaurant, Little Cambodia Restaurant, Benson’s Tavern, Salida Café, Salida Mountain Sports, The Pilates Studio, The Trailhead, Hampton Inn & Suites Salida, Su Casa! Furniture, Accents & Gifts, NathanWard.com, Brady’s Garden Center, The Mountain Mail, Salida Business Alliance, Downtown Bakery, Tuff River Stuff, Super 8 Salida, Gateway Inn & Suites, Simple Lodge, Boys & Girls Club of Chaffee County, American Red Cross, Chaffee County Chapter, City of Salida, and the U.S. Forest Service
Monday, August 22
Starting at 4:00pm, Aug. 22 – 1:00pm, Aug. 23, downtown streets will be closed. See map for closures.
Tuesday, August 23
6:00-8:00 am Volunteer Check In. Location: The Pilates Studio, 300 West Highway 291, Salida
9:30: UPCC Race Teams Begin to Arrive Fans and spectators can meet racers and get autographs in the Rider Pit Area from the time teams arrive until the race begins! This is a very unique opportunity at Start Host Cities only! Rider “Pit” Area Location: Sackett Avenue (from E to C Streets)
9:30-12:15: VIP Hospitality Tent Open. Location: Start Line on F Street. Tickets available at www.usaprocycling.com.
10:00-10:40: “Salida Moves” presented by LiveWell Chaffee County. People of all ages may take a fitness lap on the race course – bicycle, walk, skateboard, roller skate, stroller, run, dance or just follow your heart. Free and open to the public. Meet at the Start Line on F Street. For more information, please contact: Jon Fritz, LiveWell Chaffee County, 719-650-5225 or livewellstrategycoordinator@gmail.com.
10:45-11:30: Rider Sign-In Ceremony and Interviews on Stage at the Start Line on F Street
11:00-4:00: “Salida Stage Start” Beer Garden Open Featuring UPCC Sponsor Sierra Nevada and local sponsor Amicas Microbrewery. Watch race day events from a great vantage point! Location: Riverside Park
11:00-11:20: Youth to Represent International Participation in the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Youth will walk thru the Rider “Pit” Area to the Start Line and participate in the Starting Ceremonies. Pre-registration is required by no later than Noon, Friday, Aug. 19. Minimum age is 6 years. For more information, contact Tammy Cannedy, Boys & Girls Club at 719-539-9511 or tammy@bgcchaffee.org.
11:05-11:10: Starting Ceremonies: Chaffee County Commissioner Frank Holman, City of Salida Mayor Chuck Rose
11:30: Rider Call Up to the Start Line
11:40: National Anthem – Performed by Carin Mari, up-and-coming country music star. Carin’s talents as a guitarist/singer/songwriter have won her numerous awards, including Southwest Regional Winner for the Colgate Country Showdown and runner-up in the 2010 National Final, 2009 Entertainer and Songwriter of the year from the NACMA.
11:45:Official Start of Stage 1! Racers will ride two parade laps before embarking on Stage 1!
1:30-4:00: TV Coverage of Stage 1 on Versus!
Wednesday, August 24
Stage 2 – Gunnison to Aspen. Cyclists will go over Cottonwood Pass thru Buena Vista!
Important Notes:
•There will be road and highway closures during the USA Pro Cycling Challenge from August 22-28. For more information on closures and detours visit http://cotrip.org/content/usapcc/.
•Salida Downtown Businesses: Please be aware that there will be strict road closures downtown, 6:00am-1:00pm on Tuesday, August 23. If you have any deliveries during that time, you may want to make your drivers aware.
For more information and updates, please visit www.salidastagestart.com and www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com.
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