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Uthentic Adventurea Authentic in the Colorado ADVENTURE Rocky Mountains in the Rocky Mountains The 35thAnnual 2020 Rider manual Volume one AN uthentic AdVeNtUrEA Authentic in the Colorado ADVENTURE Rocky Mountains in the rocky mountains Authentic AdVeNtUrEnt ky mou ain oc in the r Welcome CyClIsTs! 2020 Welcome to The Denver Post Ride The Rockies 2020! We Between now and opening day in Durango, all of us have are very excited that you will be joining us for this now 35th a lot to do to get ready. We will be finalizing the myriad annual cycling event. This year’s route in Southwestern details while you’ll be figuring out your own logistics — and Colorado is truly amazing. The host cities and towns are training! This is the first of two Rider Manuals that you a combination of old favorites such as Durango, Cortez, will receive with detailed information that helps you plan and Ridgway, plus a new addition, Norwood. All the and prepare for Ride The Rockies. We will also continue communities are very excited to host Ride The Rockies to update the website (RideTheRockies.com), post in the cyclists, partners, crew and staff. When it’s all said and Facebook Groups, host informational webinars, and of done, they’ll have worked for over 9 months preparing course, answer your calls and emails. Remember, it never for our arrival and the chance to showcase the best their hurts to ask! communities have to offer – fun, festivities, and of course, Again, welcome to the 2020 Ride The Rockies and thank great food! you for supporting the Denver Post Community Foundation. This year’s route offers a mix of moderate days along with some true epics, including Day 3’s 100-plus-mile trek from Ride Safely, Cortez to Norwood, and Day 6’s climbing-heavy adventure over three high mountain passes from Ridgway to Durango. Each day you’ll get to experience new sites, vistas and views, and everyone is guaranteed to have an “Oh Wow” moment when you stop and see something so beautiful it takes your breath away. Colorado has a way of doing that to you! Twice during the 2020 Tour we’ll get to stay in the same Deirdre Moynihan town two nights in a row, allowing more opportunity to Tour Director, Ride The Rockies explore the community. And we encourage you to do just 303-954-6704 that, whether it’s a stroll around town, an easy pedal along a river trail, enjoying great local food and drink, or shopping in the downtown creative district. Part of the mission of Ride The Rockies is to showcase local communities to the pedaling population so that you will come back on your own and explore more! 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Cyclists .............................................................. 2 Contact Information ........................................................... 3 What is RTR .................................................................... 4 CONTACT Registration Information (Refunds/Transfers) ............................. 5 INFORMATION Preparing For Your Ride Training . 6 Hydration . 9 Deirdre Moynihan Nutrition . 9 Tour Director Clinics . 8 [email protected] Equipment 303-954-6704 Bike Fit . 10 Pedal Assist . 11 Wally Zediker Bike Rental . 11 Bike Shop Coupon . 12 Community, Expo, Packing List . 13 Team Coordinator [email protected] Travel Logistics Lodging . 14 Transportation to Durango . 15 Laura Driscoll Bike Shipping, Assembly . 16 Private Caravan . .16 PR/Media Weeklong Parking . 17 GoAhead PR 2 Day Logisitics . 17 [email protected] Preparing For Your Ride 303-817-5216 Mobile App . 18 Ride With GPS . 18 Jason Sumner On The Road Content Creator/Route Consultant Ride Safe Ride Smart . .19 [email protected] Route Notes . 20 Daily Route Schedule . 22 303-954-6704 Support Services . 23. Aid Stations . 23 Route Vendors . 23. Aaron Zoerner Weather/Climate . 23. Operations Coordinator Bike Techs .. 24 Medical Support . 24 [email protected] Day 3 Logistics . 24 303-954-6704 In Town Host Communities . 25 General: Baggage Transfer . 26 [email protected] Day Bags . 26 Bike Corral . 27 303-954-6700 Social Media . 27 RTR Merchandise . 27 Website: RideTheRockies.com Teams Facebook: @RideTheRockiesFans Highlight Podium . 28 Paceline . .. 29 Twitter: @RideTheRockies List of Peloton . 30 Instagram: @RideTheRocks Ride Hard/Tread Lightly ..................................................... 30 Linkedin: @RideTheRockies Prologue ........................................................................ 31 Volunteers. 32 Address Partners ....................................................................... 33 5990 Washington St Denver Post Community Foundation Denver, CO 80216 DPCF Mission . 34 Silent Auction . 34 Two Wheels . .. 34 Pedal The Plains .............................................................. 36 3 WHAT IS RIDE THE ROCKIES In 1986, The Denver Post launched Ride The Springs, Leadville, Manitou Springs, Montrose, Rockies with over 1,500 riders from around Ouray, Pagosa Springs, Ridgway, Rifle, Salida, the country showing up to participate in the Silverton, Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, inaugural Tour. It was an immediate success, Telluride, Trinidad, Vail, Walsenburg, Westcliffe, quickly becoming Colorado’s premier multi- Winter Park and this year, Norwood. day bicycle tour. The Post has hosted the The Denver Post Community Foundation was event every June since, this year celebrating its established as a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit 35th edition. organization that serves to broaden the reach Each year, the route varies except for one of The Denver Post’s philanthropic efforts. constant: It always sends riders up and Ride The Rockies is the signature event of over a handful of the Centennial State’s The Denver Post Community Foundation, most challenging high mountain passes, helping support nonprofit agencies that work showcasing Colorado’s spectacular scenery to improve the lives of Coloradans — especially and superb road cycling terrain. This year’s youth — all over the state. route is no exception, and includes Lizard The Ride The Rockies Denver Post Community Head Pass, Dallas Divide, Red Mountain Pass, Foundation Grant Program allows RTR to Molas Pass, and Coal Bank Pass. provide multiple $2,000 grants to deserving Over the years, Ride the Rockies has also nonprofit agencies in each Ride The Rockies visited 49 different cities and towns, and 2020 host community. In turn those funds help will see the addition of No. 50 when riders roll provide services for low-income families into Norwood at the end of Day 3. It will be a through community programs that support fitting end to what will be a very challenging initiatives such as education and recreation. day that includes nearly 6,500 feet of climbing Since the program’s inception, over $650,000 spread out over 100 miles. has been given to towns throughout the state, More importantly, because Ride The Rockies and The Denver Post and The Denver Post chooses different routes every year, it has Community Foundation remain dedicated to the ability to support numerous nonprofits serving communities throughout Colorado. By throughout Colorado. To date, the Tour continuing its legacy of giving, and through routes has traveled through (and supported) the support of so many other great programs, an expansive list of communities, including Ride the Rockies is able to improve and Alamosa, Aspen, Avon, Boulder, Breckenridge, enrich the lives countless individuals in our Buena Vista, Cañon City, Carbondale, Castle great Colorado community. Rock, Chama, Colorado Springs, Copper Add it all up, and Ride The Rockies is clearly Mountain, Cortez, Craig, Crested Butte, much more than an amazing bicycle tour. It’s Delta, Denver, Durango, Edwards, Estes Park, an epic adventure that showcases the best Fort Collins, Frisco, Georgetown, Glenwood of Colorful Colorado — and makes a huge Springs, Grand Lake, Golden, Granby, Grand difference in the lives of the people who Junction, Greeley, Gunnison, Hotchkiss, Idaho live here. 4 REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION Thank you for registering for the 2020 Ride The Rockies. Your registration includes: • Camping space – Outdoors or indoors • Access to showers • Transportation of one bag from HQ to HQ for the entire week (70lb limit) • Shuttle services as needed • Entertainment in host communities • Aid stations with hydration and basic nutrition • Access to bike mechanics as needed • Access to SAG vehicles as needed • Medical support • Commemorative Items o Full Week Tour & 2 Day Tour: Primal Wear Jersey – Verify your jersey size here. o One Day Tour: Commemorative T-shirt TRANSFERS o Water bottle Ride The Rockies allows registration transfers. If you can’t o Buff ride, but know someone who can, you can transfer your o Lapel Pin registration to that person for a $50 transfer fee, which is • Tour Map Book paid by the transferee. Just note that no transfers will be • Mobile App allowed after May 22. REFUND POLICY PACKET PICK-UP OPTIONS We want you to join us for Ride The Rockies but also Here are the options to pick up/receive you Tour understand that sometimes life gets in the way. Refund credentials and official RTR jersey (or T-shirt for 1 Day requests must be submitted via email to rtr@denverpost. riders): com. The following processing fees will apply: • Shipping (Fee: $25): Packets will ship on June 1. • $125 Regular Tour / $325 Prologue Tour processing You can purchase this option with registration or fee for cancellations between January 11 – March 17 afterwards at bikereg.com/rtr20 • $275 Regular Tour / $450 Prologue Tour processing • Elephant Rock Colorado Bike Expo: Sunday, June fee for cancellations between March 18 to April 30 7. You must RSVP to have your packet sent to the • After April 30th – no refunds will be issued, Elephant Rock Colorado Bike Expo regardless of circumstances • The Denver Post, 5990 Washington St, Denver: We will consider requests for deferments to 2021. However, Thursday, June 4 from 2pm – 7pm please note that if you defer to 2021 and cannot do RTR in • Opening/Registration Day – Saturday, June 13 from 2021 you cannot get a refund at that time. 1pm – 7pm, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Avenue, Durango Please note that if for any reason you cannot pick up your packet by 7pm on Saturday, June 13, your packet will be moved to the RTR Information Booth and can be picked up at any time before the start of the ride.
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