THE USA PRO CHALLENGE RETURNS TO COLORADO IN 2012
August 20-26
The USA Pro Challenge will again be held in Colorado this year, with a grand finish in Denver on Sunday, August 26. The USA Pro Challenge is the most demanding bike race ever held on American soil, with racers experiencing breathless altitudes, day after day. The race is on the level of the Tour de France, bringing the high speeds, danger and adrenaline of professional biking to elevations over 2 miles high in some of the most picturesque terrain in the world—the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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A MILE HIGH FINISH
The USA Pro Challenge will wind up with a big finish right here in Denver, with fans lining the streets to watch the riders wind through our neighborhoods and past many of Denver's iconic buildings and monuments for an exciting time trial that could determine the overall winner- right in the heart of the city. Join us for an exciting day that includes the finish celebration, a fun and informative race expo and much much more.
DENVER: A Cycling Paradise
Denver boasts 850 miles of paved, off-road trails that bikers enjoy all summer long. You don't even need to bring your bike – the city's pioneering bike share program, Denver B-Cycle offers an easy way to cycle. Denver visitors can purchase a $8, 24-hour membership with a credit card at any of the 80 B-cycle stations located throughout the city, near museums, attractions and hotels. After becoming a member, riders can pick up one of the 680 B-cycle bikes from any station and drop it off at any other station. All rides of 30 minutes or less are free and rides up to one hour are only a dollar, with prices going up from there. Users can also sign up for 7-day ($20), 30-day ($30) or annual memberships ($80) online. Get more info at http://denver.bcycle.com.