Rider Manual June 8-15, 2013 Congratulations! You have been selected to participate in the 28th annual Denver Post Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour presented by Wells Fargo. You are in for a thrilling adventure and fantastic ride! This June, you will be treated to three scenic mountain passes, a trek over the highest suspension bridge in the U.S. and 20,400 vertical feet over the course of seven days and 513 miles. You’ll begin your journey in the picturesque town of Telluride; ascend Lizard Head, Wolf Creek and Poncha Pass; and visit the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, before crossing the finish line at Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs. Other host communities include Cortez, Durango, Pagosa Springs, Alamosa, Salida and Cañon City; each uniquely Colorado and all quite charming. After a rewarding day in the saddle, you are sure to be entertained by an impressive line-up of guest speakers at our afternoon cycling seminars and by the festivities in each host town. Whether you are a first-time participant or a veteran of our Tour, you most likely have a number of questions. The 2013 Rider Manual will guide you through information that will help to ensure a successful and safe ride. We encourage you to continue to visit our web site throughout the spring and summer as it is updated frequently. Should you have any questions not addressed in this manual, please give us a shout. Keep the rubber side down! Best,

Contact Information Address The Denver Post Ride The Rockies 101 W. Colfax Denver, CO 80202

RTR General Line 303.954.6700 Fax 303.954.2784 Web Site www.ridetherockies.com RTR inbox [email protected]

Tour Director Chandler D. Smith 303.954.6702 Event Coordinator Renee Wheelock [email protected] 303.954.6704 [email protected] Community Elizabeth Norris Relations 303.954.6703 Tour Intern Jake Luhmann Manager [email protected] [email protected]

2 Policies & Procedures In the Towns • What is RTR ...... 4 • Telluride Parking Map ...... 26 • Registration/Packet Pick-Up...... 4 • Colorado Springs Parking Map . . . .27 • Cancellation/Refund ...... 5 • Parking ...... • Ride Safe, Ride Smart...... 5 o Weeklong Parking...... 28 • Riding in a Group ...... 6 o RV & Private Support Vehicles. . 28 • Aid Station Etiquette ...... 7 • Information Center ...... 31 • Emergencies...... 7 • Shuttle Buses...... 31 • Bicycle Corral ...... 31 Preparing for the Rockies • Meals ...... 31 • Dates to Remember...... 8 • Demo Program ...... 32 • Transportation ...... 8 • Beer Garden & Entertainment. . . . .33 • Overnight Accommodations...... 9 • Cycling Seminars ...... 33 • Sherpa Packer...... 10 • Photography ...... 33 • Baggage Transportation ...... 11 • Sports Massage...... 34 • What to Pack ...... 12 • Yoga Stretch ...... 34 • Get Your Body Ready ...... • Tour-End Celebration...... 34 o Training...... 13 o Nutrition...... 14 RTR’s Charitable & Green Side o Clinics...... 17 • The Denver Post Community • Get Your Bike Ready...... Foundation...... 35 Contact Information o Equipment ...... 17 • Traveling Silent Auction ...... 35 o Bike Shipping & Receiving . . . . . 18 • Grant Program ...... 35 o Boxing Your Bike ...... 19 • Collaborative Partners ...... 36 o Bike Shop Coupon ...... 21 • Ride Hard, Tread Lightly ...... 36 • RTR Merchandise ...... 22 • Key Sustainability Programs...... 36 • Rider Area...... 22 • How Can I Participate? ...... 37 On the Road RTR’s 4th Annual Prologue • Route Map ...... 23 • Shuttle Transportation ...... 38 • Support Services...... • Hotel Check-In...... 39 o SAG vehicles...... 23 • Welcome Reception & o Aid Stations...... 23 Packet Pick-Up...... 39 o Bike Technicians...... 24 • Prologue Route Map ...... 39 o Medical Support ...... 24 Big Thanks! • Weather/Climate...... 24 • USGS...... 25 • Volunteers...... 40 • Our Sponsors ...... 40

3 The Denver Post Ride The Rockies is an annual bicycle tour that takes 2,000 cyclists, assisted by more than 100 volunteers, on a 6-7 day ride on paved roads through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains each June. Ride The Rockies route is different each year, but always climbs a few challenging mountain passes and showcases the state’s spectacular scenery. Daily rides can be as short as 35 miles or as long as 100 miles, but generally average 60-70 miles. While the tour route changes each year, the benefits and responsibilities of the host communities remain the same. Benefits include publicity, positive economic impact, fund-raising opportunities and a grant provided to an eligible non-profit agency in each host town. Cyclists in 2012 spent an average of $250,000 in a 24-hour period in each town and many cyclists return as tourists at a later date. Host communities provide alternative lodging, inexpensive community meals, and entertainment. Over 3,500 applications are expected for the 2,000 spots. Riders on past Ride The Rockies have represented all 50 states and 18 foreign countries. Ride The Rockies is a non-competitive event open to cyclists of all ages and riders are encouraged to ride at their own pace. Proceeds from Ride The Rockies benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation. All funds raised are returned to Colorado non-profits REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP Packet Pick-Up • Saturday June 8, 1:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. – Telluride High School; 725 West Colo Ave. • Sunday June 9, 6:00a.m. to 8:00a.m. – Telluride High School; 725 West Colo Ave. *Please bring a photo ID to packet pick-up, all registrations are non-transferable and each rider must pick up his/her own registration packet. Materials You’ll Receive • Ride The Rockies cycling jersey • Ride The Rockies cycling water bottle • ID wristband • Luggage tag • Bicycle tag • Map Book (ride/activities guide) • Safety tag *The wristband, luggage tag, and bike tag are all printed with your registration number to be used for security and services. The wristband and luggage tag are color-coded to help you spot your gear. All ID items are non-transferable. Attempting to transfer registration items will destroy them.

4 Late Packet Pick-Up If you’re planning to join the Tour after it starts, you’ll need to register at the Information Center located in each of the host communities. See page 31 for Information Center locations and hours.

CANCELLATION/REFUND All cancellation requests must be received by Ride The Rockies by May 3, 2013. Refunds will not be issued after this date. No exceptions. A $50 processing fee will be deducted from each refund. You will only be refunded for the registration fee. Refunds will not be issued for voluntary donations to The Denver Post Community Foundation.

To cancel your registration, send an e-mail to [email protected]. We will reply with a cancellation confirmation email within two business days. You will be credited by PreRace.com within two to three business days.

RIDE SAFE • RIDE SMART Ride The Rockies is conducted on roads open to cars, please ride safely, legally and defensively. In addition, roads include both marked and unmarked hazards. Though we go to great lengths to make the ride as safe as possible, always remember that safety is in your own hands and to ride by these rules:

• Wear a helmet at all times – NO EXCEPTIONS • Carry ID and relevant medical information • Rules of the road apply; same rights and duties as the driver of any other vehicle • Ride single file where necessary, maximum of two abreast when conditions allow, do not impede traffic • Ride as far right as you deem safe • Obey all traffic lights, signs, and regulations • Pass on the left only, announce “passing” or “hello” or “on your left” • Use hand signals to indicate road hazards, stopping, slowing, right, and left turns • Prepare properly – nutrition, hydration, training, sun protection and sudden changes in weather conditions

5 • Respect others: riders, volunteers, host communities, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement, and the environment • Bicycle trailers and child seats are not permitted • No headphones while riding • Accidents often occur in pacelines. If you are inexperienced with drafting, do not draft. Maximum paceline length is 5 cyclist • Ride The Rockies support & safety services are provided on the designated, marked route ONLY

Riding safely and considerately is vital to your enjoyment and the safety of other riders. The future of cycling events in Colorado depends on your cooperation with the rules above. Ride The Rockies reserves the right to terminate the registration of any participant disobeying rules. Fees will not be refunded, and those involved will be ineligible for future Ride The Rockies. For additional safety tips and rules of the road visit www.BicycleColorado.org. Bicycle Colorado is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging and promoting bicycling, increasing safety, improving road conditions, and providing a voice for cyclists in Colorado.

RIDING IN A GROUP • Pacelines are limited to 5 cyclists • Obey the rules of the road • Communicate o Use hand signals to indicate turns, stopping and slowing o Use verbal warnings • Announce ALL passes of other bicyclists, “on your left” or “group passing” • Another paceline member announces the NUMBER of riders passing, “four of us passing” • ‘Car Up’ – to warn of approaching vehicles • ‘Car Back’ – to warn of passing vehicles • Be predictable & be prepared to YIELD to other traffic for safety, legality and courtesy • Ride in a straight line • Be considerate to other cyclists and motorists • It’s NOT a race, please visit www.coloradocycling.org if interested in racing a team time trial

6 AID STATION ETIQUETTE: Roads are open to cars. Keep the roadway clear 1. Pull into the aid station and walk your bicycle as far back as possible (the opposite of dropping your bike on the shoulder or entrance/exit of the area). a. The first aid station of the day is typically the most congested and has resulted in problems for other road users. b. Please respect the volunteers and follow their instructions. 2. Signal and announce your turn into the aid station or that your stopping. 3. Never pull-out from the aid station without looking for approaching traffic and yielding to traffic in the travel lane of the road. 4. Plan the amount of time spent at an aid station; avoid spending too much time at every aid station. Consider whether you need to stop at every aid station or skip 5. one along the route Do NOT rely only on the aid stations for food and drink, carry 6. two water bottles and some food (bar, gel, etc.)

EMERGENCY CALLS FROM HOME – If your family has an emergency message for you during Ride The Rockies, they can leave a message at the Ride The Rockies Emergency Message Center at 303.954.6705. Voice messages will be checked periodically from 6:00a.m. to 10:00p.m. during Ride The Rockies (June 8 – 15). *This service is for true emergencies only. All messages will be screened. Violators will not be eligible for future Ride The Rockies tours.

7 Preparing for the Rockies

Partnering Bike Shop Training Rides & Clinics • April - June (see website) First Time Rider Panel • April 15 - The Denver Athletic Club: 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. Cancellation Deadline • May 3 - Email [email protected] Wheat Ridge Cyclery Pre-Tour Clinic • May 16 & 17 – Wheat Ridge Cyclery First Ascents Ride • May 18 – Golden High School: 7:30a.m. Denver Post RTR Special Section • June 3 4th Annual RTR Prologue Ride • June 7 – 8 – Telluride, CO to Ouray, CO Registration/Packet Pick-Up • June 8 – Telluride High School: 1:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour • June 9 – 15 – Telluride to Colorado Springs

TRANSPORTATION Charter transportation is coordinated by Alpine Cycle Connection. Reservations are required. Charter Bus Transportation SATURDAY, JUNE 8 Option #1A - 8:15a.m. Bus from South Denver Highlands Ranch P&R to Telluride - $69 Option #1B - 9:00a.m. Bus from North Denver Ward Road Park & Ride to Telluride - $69 Option #1C - 9:00a.m. Bus from Colorado Springs to Telluride - $75 Option #1D - 12:00p.m. Bus from Denver International Airport to Telluride - $75 Option #1E - PER FLIGHT Van from Montrose Airport to Telluride School - $53 Option #1F - PER FLIGHT Van from Grand Junction Airport to Telluride School - $79 Option #1G - PER FLIGHT Van from Telluride Airport to Telluride School - $15 The drop location for all options on 6/8 is the Telluride High School. There will be NO weeklong parking at either Denver Park & Ride location, Options #1A and #1B. 8 SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Option #2A - 12:00p.m. Bus from Colorado Spgs to DIA - $60 Option #2B - *2:30p.m. Bus from Colorado Spgs to DIA - $60 Option #2C - *2:30p.m. Bus from Colorado Spgs to Highlands Ranch P&R - $55 Option #2D - *2:30p.m. Bus from Colorado Spgs to Ward Rd. P&R - $55 Option #2E - *2:30p.m. Bus from Colorado Spgs to Colorado Spgs Airport - $35 * The 2:30pm departure time on 6/15 is tentative and will be finalized once the time for the RTR Closing Ceremony is set. Please check cyclewithalpine.com for updates. Charter Bus Reservations/Cancellations Reservations must be made and payments received by May 8. Additional $10.00 charge for reservations made after April 30. Cancellations received after your booking has been processed thru May 8 incur a $10 per person/ per option processing fee. No refunds after May 8. No show, no refund. Limited seating available at current prices. Bicycle Transportation Bus fares include transportation of one bicycle. Bicycles must be boxed in an approved container for ALL transportation options. (See instructions on page 19.) You may also utilize High Country Shipping (877.231.1363), the selected bicycle shipping service for Ride The Rockies. (See instructions on page 18.) Air Transportation Alpine Cycle Connection can provide airfare on all major carriers who service the Colorado market. In addition, we can provide special Summer Bulk Airfares on: United, American, and Delta. These bulk contracts enable us to provide you with a wide range of choices to get you to your destination, and are less restrictive than regular retail fares. Options include flights into Denver International Airport, Montrose Airport, Grand Junction Airport and Telluride Airport.

overnight ACCOMMODATIONS There are four options for sleeping arrangements during Ride The Rockies: 1. Outdoor camping at the Headquarter Sites a. On your own- you bring a tent, sleeping bag, etc. and set it up each night b. Sherpa Packer- full service tent set-up and transportation at an additional cost 2. Indoor camping at the Headquarter Sites a. Typically in a gymnasium where you provide your own sleeping bag and pad 3. Hotels, motels and B&B’s a. Lodging can be booked directly through Alpine Cycle Connection. See page 10 for more details 4. Private Home Stay Program a. Only available in certain towns b. Host communities manage the process and will put up cyclists in a local residents home for a small fee c. See the “Host Communities” tab on the website for participating communities

9 Ride The Rockies travels with shower trucks and portable toilets to augment lines at the indoor facilities. Lodging facilities open at 10:00 a.m. daily. Hotels, Motels and B&B’s Alpine Cycle Connection will provide accommodation booking services for Ride The Rockies cyclists. Reservations are required. Here’s how it works: • Starting March 4 participants chosen in the lottery can submit their request for hotels, motels and fine B&B’s • Requests are submitted through Alpine Cycle Connection’s website, www.cyclewithalpine.com and are handled on a first come first serve basis • Cyclists may opt-in for baggage service to and from their hotel throughout the week as a part of their overall accommodation package. More details found on page 11 Please note: Buses will transport cyclists to and from the following neighboring towns for additional overnight accommodations: • Telluride – Mtn. Village (the Gondola will also be available between Telluride & Mtn. Village) • Alamosa – Monte Vista • Cañon City – Florence

10 BAGGAGE TRANSPORTATION If you were able to book your own sleeping accommodations for Ride The Rockies, Alpine Cycle Connection will transfer your bags directly to and from your hotel, motel, or B&B each day during Ride The Rockies.

$104.00 Per Person for the week includes: • Custom baggage tags for your itinerary • Morning pick-up of bags at your hotel • Early afternoon drop-off of bags at your hotel

ALPINE CYCLE CONNECTION FEATURES Proven record of reliability & performance Radio dispatched vehicles and personnel Accessible by cell phone during week of ride Baggage Transfer Service Reservations/cancellations • Reservations required by May 8 • There will be NO Baggage Transfer Service sign up on Saturday, June 8 • The $104 fee is a Per Person rate • Participants may NOT SHARE Baggage Service • Partial weeks accepted • Additional $10.00 charge for reservations made after April 30 • There is a $10 per person fee for cancellations received after your booking has been processed through May 8 • No refunds after May 8

Reservations & Information: Registration for all Alpine Cycle Connection services may be done at www.cyclewithalpine.com. If you do not have Internet access or have other questions, please call (970)626-9913.

Confirmation: Confirmation for all Alpine Cycle Services will be sent via e-mail in PDF format after your order has been processed (10 to 14 days). Please provide a valid e-mail address that will accept e-mail with attachments from cyclewithalpine.com. If you do not have access to e-mail please indicate on your order and we will provide mailed documents. You will receive a response after submitting your order to confirm receipt. You may also e-mail us questions at [email protected].

11 WHAT TO PACK RTR baggage trucks will carry one 70 lb. bag per person. We suggest making room for the following items, either in your duffel bag or on your bike. This is not a complete list and should be used only as a guideline for packing. Luggage will be unprotected once it is unloaded. We recommend using waterproof luggage or lining your bag with plastic trash bags. We strongly recommend a large, soft-sided duffel bag or internal frame backpack. Ride The Rockies will not be responsible for damage to hard-sided luggage, external frame backpacks, or luggage and camping gear strapped together.

Recommended Equipment

• cycling equipment* • insect repellent • camping equipment** • jerseys or shirts • clothing and shoes for evenings • swimsuit • sunglasses • shoe cover • sunscreen & lip balm • cash • toiletries Cycling Equipment Camping Equipment • approved helmet • tent • cycling shorts • sleeping bag & pad • cycling jerseys • towel(s) • cycling gloves • pocket knife • cycling shoes • pocket flashlight/headlamp or • cold & inclement weather gear lantern • long-sleeved jerseys or shirts, • For indoor lodging, we suggest • knee and arm warmers, tights, earplugs, a sleeping blindfold full finger glove and nasal strips for snorers. • gloves, shoe covers, head band, cycling jacket) • tire levers and patch kit • small tool kit • frame pump • spare tire & tubes • lock

12 GET YOUR BODY READY

Training Ride The Rockies is a physically challenging event. Unless you plan to spend June 8 - 15 nursing a sore backside and aching thighs, we recommend you spend enough time training to complete 513 mountainous miles of cycling in relative comfort.

For detailed training advice and a sample training schedule, visit ridetherockies.com/training.

If you haven’t begun training, start today. We suggest gradually building weekly mileage for the next few months. Plan to be able to pedal 150-200 miles a week comfortably by mid-May. Our recommended training schedule will provide you with three weeks of training at 150-200 miles per week and a week of “tapering” your mileage immediately prior to the tour. As part of your 150-200 mile weeks, include one weekend with two high mileage days (i.e. 70-80 miles each day). If you live near mountain roads, make them a regular part of your training schedule.

CYCLISTS, RUNNERS & TRIATHLETES ONE-ON-ONE COACHING STRUCTURED TRAINING PLANS LACTATE THRESHOLD TESTING RESTING METABOLIC RATE TESTING

mobile coaching, testing & training 13 Nutrition Now that you have committed to spending seven days cycling through the majestic Colorado Rocky Mountains, consider making some dietary commitments as well. Superior cycling ability comes from adequate training and good food choices. Proper nutrition and fluid replacement will play a significant role during training and make for a very successful ride in June. Hydration Water is one of the most critical nutrients in your diet. Hydration is how your body manages its fluid balance. The correct fluid balance helps maintain blood volume, which is essential for cardiovascular function and regulating body temperature. Depending on your age, your body is made up of 50 – 70% water. Since water is primarily lost through sweating, proper hydrating while cycling should be a high priority. Even the smallest variations in fluid levels will begin to affect performance. Some of the signs of dehydration include: headache, dry mouth, nausea, dark colored urine, and exhaustion. Calculating Your Fluid Needs On a short training ride over the next couple of months, it may be helpful to determine your specific fluid needs or “sweat rate.” Keep in mind that each rider’s fluid needs are unique, and that those needs will increase while exercising in hot weather.

To calculate your sweat rate: • Weigh in before you exercise. • Once you have weighed in, do not consume any liquids (it is okay to drink before you weigh). • Perform 1 hour of vigorous cycling. Do not drink liquids during this hour. • Weigh yourself again after exercise.

When calculating your fluid needs, wear the same clothing at each weigh-in and do not urinate once you have started the process. For every pound of body weight lost during exercise, drink two cups (16oz) of fluid. For example, a 150 lb rider steps on the scale after riding and weighs 148 lbs. Since 2 lbs were lost, they will need to consume approximately 32 oz of fluid per hour of riding. Pre-Ride Meal In the weeks before the ride, eat a diet that is rich in carbohydrates: at least 60% of your total intake. Now is not the time for a carbohydrate restricted diet. This will seriously deplete your glycogen “energy” stores and drastically limit your ability to perform over the long run. Consuming a carb-packed meal 1-4 hours prior to cycling will not only stave off hunger pains, but will help ensure that glycogen stores remain full. Make it your goal to consume .5 – 1.5 grams of carbohydrate per pound of body weight in your pre-cycling meal. For a 150 lb rider, this would be 75 - 225 grams. If you prefer to eat 3 - 4 hours before the ride, stick to the higher end of this range. Conversely, if eating closer to the time of exertion is your preference, stay at about the .5 gram mark in order to avoid gastrointestinal distress. Also, if you are a rider who struggles with solid foods, feel free to consume liquids as a meal.

14 Pre-cycle meal guidelines for a 150 lb rider: 1 Hour Before • 1 cup cheerios (25g), 8oz skim milk (12g), 8oz fruited yogurt (40g) = ~75 grams of carbohydrate • 1 bagel (60g), 1 tbsp peanut butter (3g), 4 oz orange juice (15g) = ~75 grams of carbohydrate • 8oz apple juice (15g), 8oz chocolate milk (30g), power gel (30g) = ~75 grams of carbohydrate

During the Ride While many riders find it difficult to consume “fuel” pre-ride, some cyclists find it just as difficult to consume their “meals on wheels”. Even so, this component of the ride is essential to performance. If you plan on riding longer than 1 – 2 hours at a time, you must consume carbohydrates throughout the ride…and the sooner the better. Supplying your brain and muscles with a continuous supply of carbohydrate for energy will ensure there are sufficient amounts of energy during the later stages of exercise when glycogen stores typically start to drop. A minimum of 30 - 60 grams of carbs should be consumed for each hour spent on the bike. This is a perfect time to consume high-glycemic carbohydrates such as energy bars, gels, dried fruits, and fresh fruit. Additionally, sports beverages can ward off hunger, provide calories, and help to meet your fluid needs. These liquid carbs will not only fuel your muscle, but they have been shown to reduce stress on the immune system as well.

Tips to consider while eating during training rides and on RTR • Avoid high-fat, high-protein bars. Your primary fuel during exercise is carbohydrate, and the nutrition label should reflect this. • Eat before you feel hungry. Once you have “hit the wall,” the carbs you consume will be less effective. • If using a sports drink for both fluid replacement and carbohydrate intake, look for a product that is 6 – 10% carbohydrate. • Experiment with energy bars and sports drinks before the week of the ride. Trying something new during Ride The Rockies can increase your risk of abdominal distress.

15 Post Ride Meal Carbohydrate stores in the body (glycogen) are limited and these stores are depleted during prolonged exercise. It is essential to replenish these stores by eating in the hours following exercise. • Consuming carbohydrates immediately after exercise helps to restore muscle glycogen faster, and adding lean protein will further increase the glycogen re-synthesis rate. • In the first thirty minutes after the ride, consume a snack with both carbohydrate and lean protein in a ratio of 4:1. • Keep in mind an average cyclist, post ride, must try to eat .5 grams of carbohydrate per pound of body weight. • For a 160 lb rider this would equate to ~80 grams of carbohydrate and 20 grams of protein. • Continue with this re-fueling process two to four hours post-exercise by consuming a meal composed of: • 60-65% of calories from carbohydrates • 15-20% from protein • 20-25% from fat

Benefits ofM ilk Post Ride • Protein found in milk make it an excellent recovery drink • One cup of 2% milk contains about 150 calories, 8 grams of protein, 12 grams of carbohydrates and 5 grams of fat • Milk contains both casein (80%) and whey (20%) proteins • Casein is a slow digesting protein that keeps you full longer while assisting with fat loss and muscle repair • Whey is a fast digesting protein which is why milk is a great choice after exercise.

16 • Milk is rich in Leucine, a branched-chain amino acid. It helps prevent the breakdown of muscle tissue after rigorous exercise and encourages the growth of new muscle. • Try chocolate milk for added satiety! For more information on basic nutrition and cycling visit http://ridetherockies.com/nutrition Clinics First Time Rider Panel • Tuesday, April 15 @ 5:30p.m. • Denver Athletic Club Grand Ballroom 1325 Glenarm Pl Denver, CO 80204

Wheat Ridge Cyclery Pre-Tour Clinic • May 16 & 17 – Time TBD • Wheat Ridge Cyclery 7085 W. 38th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

First Ascents Ride • Saturday, May 18 @ 7:30a.m. Golden High School 701 24th Street Golden, CO • Visit coloradocyclingteam.org for more information

GET YOUR BIKE READY

Equipment Be sure your bicycle and equipment measure up to the terrain of Ride The Rockies. A lightweight multi speed (1430) bicycle is necessary to climb the mountain passes you’ll encounter during the tour. If you’re uncertain if your bike will make the grade, have it checked out by a qualified shop.

We highly recommend a tune-up for your bicycle prior to Ride The Rockies. A coupon for a $10 discount at participating bikes hops may be found on page 21.

Any changes to your bicycle or new equipment purchases should be done well in advance of Ride The Rockies. Cycling shorts, gloves and shoes are strongly recommended for training and the tour.

17 18 To ensure the safe transportation of your bicycle on airlines, chartered transportation or via UPS, it must be boxed. You will need: • 5 & 6 mm allen wrenches • Pedal wrench or 15 mm open wrench. • If you do not own a case, get a bike box from a bicycle shop. Be sure the box is large enough to accommodate your frame size. • Parts box to hold the pedals, other small parts and tools. *Note: If you are shipping a bicycle via UPS, please note 130 dimensional inches (length plus girth) is maximum parcel size. Directions: 1. If traveling by air, deflate your tires to approximately half their normal pressure. 2. You may need to remove or lower your seat. If so, mark your seat post so you can easily return it to the correct position. Loosen the seat post binder bolt, but do not remove it from the frame. Remove or lower the seat post and saddle. 3. Remove the pedals and place them in the parts box. *Note: The left pedal is reverse threaded. Both pedals are removed by turning the top of the wrench toward the rear of the bicycle. 4. Remove handlebars and “nest” them within the frame: • Aheadset stem: Remove stem faceplate. Remove the handlebars. Replace stem faceplate. • Quill stem: Loosen the stem binder bolt, but do not remove it. If the stem and bars do not move freely, place a piece of wood on the stem and tap it with a hammer. Remove the handlebars and stem. 5. Remove the front wheel. Remove the quick release skewer from the hub and place it in the parts box. 6. Place a spacer between the fork dropouts to prevent the fork from bending. (A small block of wood or an extra front hub can be used as a spacer.) 7. Remove any other accessories that may interfere with getting the bike in the box. Place small accessories in the parts box. (Some bicycles will require removal of the rear wheel to fit in a UPS approved box.) 8. Place tools in the parts box. (You’ll need them to put the bike together. 9. Pad the bicycle using cardboard, foam or bubble wrap, and put it in the box. 10. Put the parts box and the saddle/seat post, if removed, in the box. 11. Place the front wheel (and rear wheel if removed) in the box next to the frame. 12. Secure the bicycle in the box by padding it or tying it to the box. 13. Seal the box with packing tape. 19 20 $10 off a tune-up and check-up at any of these participating stores:

Wheat Ridge Cyclery 7085 W. 38th Ave. • Wheat Ridge • 303.424.3221

The Bicycle Doctor 860 Broadway • Denver • 303.831.7228

Bicycle Village 2802 S. Havana St. • Aurora 303.750.1064 2100 28th St. • Boulder • 303.440.8525 2450 Montebello Square Dr. • Colorado Springs • 719.265.9346 8100 W. Crestline Ave. • Denver • 303.978.9699 9170 Wadsworth Pkwy. • Westminster • 303.421.4001

Sports Garage 2705 B Spruce St. • Boulder • 303.473.0033

Campus Cycles 2102 S. Washington St. • Denver • 303.698.2811 7310 W. Colfax Ave. • Lakewood • 303.698.2811

Bike Source 2690 E. County Line Rd. • Highlands Ranch • 303.221.4840 2665 S. Colorado Blvd. • Denver • 303.759.5099 5264 S. Wadsworth Blvd • Littleton • 303.979.6463 * Must be redeemed by June 1st.

21 RTR Merchandise Complete your Ride The Rockies experience with our official merchandise! New this year, each registered participant will receive a Ride The Rockies Welcome Package in April complete with an Under Armour tech shirt and hat. Wear them with pride as you prepare for the 2013 Tour!

Shop at the Official Merchandise Tent found at the headquarter sites each night during the tour. Purchase the new tour gear which will include limited edition items; hats, t-shirts, long sleeved shirts, jackets and more! Technical garments for Hincapie will also be available, items are limited.

You can also shop online in advance at www.shoprtr.com. 2013 RTR items coming soon!

RIDER AREA Become a fan of Ride The Rockies on Facebook! Interact with fellow riders; share photos and videos, post wall messages, and join discussions. Also be sure to follow RTR on Twitter! For more information, visit www.ridetherockies.com/rider-area

22 on the road

SUPPORT SERVICES

SAG Vehicles If you are unable to ride, SAG vehicles will be available to transport you and your bicycle. This year, in an effort to minimize the misuse of SAG vehicles, Ride The Rockies will be implementing a “three punch” policy. Each rider will be allowed up to three SAG transports throughout the week. When utilizing this service, the SAG driver will punch a hole into your wristband. This procedure will help us identify riders who may be misusing this important support service or are presenting themselves unfit for the tour. If you utilize a SAG vehicle more than three times, alternate means of shuttling you to the next destination town will be explored and ultimately exercised. Simply put, TRAIN for this ride and please do not misuse this critical support service as they are there to help riders in need. SAG vehicles will make their final sweep at 4:30p.m. each day. Aid Stations Rest stops will be located on the tour route approximately every 15 miles. Fruit, water, Gatorade Endurance, light snacks, first aid supplies, toilets, and hand sanitizers are provided at aid stations at no charge. Route Vendors will provide more hearty snacks/meals of substance at a charge.

23 Bike Technicians Wrench-hands will be available to assist you if you have mechanical difficulties on the route. Each rider must carry and know how to use equipment to patch and change tires. Technicians will also assist with bike assembly in Telluride. Our thanks to each of our partnering bike shops/technicians: Wheat Ridge Cyclery, The Bicycle Doctor, Bicycle Village, Shimano, Sports Garage, Campus Cycles, and Bike Source. Medical Support Ride The Rockies has gone to great lengths to assure your safety on this tour. In addition to CSP motor troopers marshaling the event, Stadium Medical will provide two ambulances for emergency medical support on the route each day. Radio-equipped staff members will patrol the route. A volunteer staff of Riding Medics will also be present. In the event of an emergency, you can identify these individuals by their helmet covers, fanny packs, and arm bands. Riding Medics are MD’s, RN’s or EMT’s and carry medical supplies provided by St. Anthony Hospital to assist injured riders. St. Anthony Hospital will provide a medical station in each overnight town to assist with ride-related medical problems. Automatic external defibrillators for use both on the tour route and in host communities are supplied by Zoll.

WEATHER/CLIMATE Ride The Rockies has been scheduled during a time when we hope weather conditions will be favorable, but in the event of inclement weather, the tour will continue to roll. Come prepared for all types of weather, including rain, hail and possible snow showers at higher elevations. Carry inclement weather gear, including full-finger gloves and shoe covers. Cyclists camping out can expect temperatures to drop as low as 30°F at night and should bring a tent in addition to a sleeping bag. Sunlight at higher elevations can be particularly intense. All cyclists should bring sunscreen to prevent sunburn.

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How could pedaling your way through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains get any better? When you appreciate how the beauty around you came to be, that’s how! Find out why the mountains are so high and why Colorado is so resource-rich. USGS scientists will give brief daily updates during the afternoon Cycling Seminars. For more info, visit with the USGS every day at the USGS tent and get your questions answered. The USGS contingent is a friendly group of vacationing scientists who’d like nothing more than to share their knowledge of the local geology and hydrology with you!

Plus, you’ll find the infamous USGS postcards at the USGS tent—these are the ones you want to save with the ride route superimposed on a satellite (Landsat) image over a shaded-relief base—see an example of the 2011 postcard below. Geology highlights that you’ll view along the route complete with photos and a simplified geologic map on a shaded-relief base can be found online. Appreciate the scenery as you pedal along your way. Save your legs and lungs and exercise your brain! Look for USGS along the route; they’re pedaling too!

Go to http://www.usgs.gov/ridetherockies/ to view U.S. Geological Survey products.

25 in the towns

Telluride Parking Map Saturday June 8, 2013

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Mountain Village Blvd. LEGEND Registration/Headquarter Site Weeklong Parking Telluride High School Mtn. Village Gondola Parking 1 Mountain Village Blvd. 725 W. Colorado Ave. 6 (behind6 Town Hall Plaza) Private Support Vehicle Parking $15 for the week 2 South Pearl Lot Hours: Saturday, 6/8 W. Pacific Ave. & Mahoney St. 9AM – 6PM Carhenge Lot 3 W. Pacific Ave. & S. Tomboy St. NOTE: Overnight car camping is NOT RV Parking allowed within Telluride city limits. 4 Town Park W. Colorado Ave. & Willow St. NOTE: Free Gondola provides transportation to downtown Telluride 5 Lawson Hill Intercept Lot CO 145 & Society Dr. 26 in the towns

Colorado Springs Parking Map Saturday June 15, 2013

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Finish Line/Headquarter Site Weeklong Parking Cheyenne Mountain Resort 3 Cheyenne Mountain Resort 1 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd. Dirt Lots Next to the Driving Range Clubhouse Dr. & Vietnam Veterans Memorial Hwy Private Support Vehicle, RV & Public Parking Overflow Parking 2 Junior Achievement Cheyenne Mountain Resort 1 Education Way 4 Main Lot 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd.

27 PARKING

Ride The Rockies and local host communities have designated parking areas in each community. For the safety of our cyclists we ask that you leave your vehicle behind if possible. If you must bring a vehicle please advise family & friends to use alternate routes and park in the designated areas. Here’s what you need to know about parking.

• Weeklong Parking- You may park your car for the week of the tour at either the start town or finish town. There will be a minimal fee accessed by the host community. Locations, hours and fee listed below: o Telluride- Mtn. Village Gondola Parking located behind Town Hall Plaza, NW of the Gondola Terminal Station Village Parking, Sat. 6/8 9a.m. – 6p.m., $15 o Colorado Springs- Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd. (Clubhouse Dr. & Vietnam Veterans Memorial Hwy), Fri 6/7 4p.m. – 8p.m. & Sat 6/8 6a.m. – 10a.m., $25 • RV & Private Support Vehicle Parking- We do our best to find ample parking near the headquarter sites in each town. Please note that you will not always have parking access near the camping areas. Follow signs and volunteer direction to parking locations. Parking locations are broken out by towns an the following pages. Hook-ups and services are not available in these designated parking areas unless otherwise noted. Parking lots are subject to change so please check in at registration for an updated list.

TELLURIDE Private support vehicle parking: • Carhenge Lot (W Pacific Ave & S Tomboy St) • South Pearl Lot (W Pacific Ave & Mahoney St) • Mahoney St. (between W. Colorado Ave & W Pacific Ave) RV parking: • Town Park Campground (East side of town off Colorado Ave. Cross Willow St and see the Town Park sign on the right. • Intercept Lot at Lawson Hill, CO 145 & Society Dr., West of town NOTE: Overnight parking is ILLEGAL within Telluride city limits, please use designated lots CORTEZ Private support vehicle & RV parking: • Cortez Recreation Center (designated surrounding lots) 425 Roger Smith Avenue Cortez, CO 81321 28 DURANGO Private support vehicle parking: • Durango High School (designated lot in back and some surrounding lots) 2390 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301 RV parking: • La Plata County Fairgrounds 2500 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301

PAGOSA SPRINGS Private support vehicle & RV parking: • Pagosa Springs High School (lower part of main lot) 800 8th St. Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 • Private support- lower portion of main lot • RV- lot off 5th street across from Yamaguchi Park at bottom end of the school

ALAMOSA Private support vehicle parking: • Alamosa Recreation Center (lot by ball fields) 2222 Old Sanford Rd Alamosa, CO 81101 RV parking: • Rodeo Grounds (next door to the Rec Center)

29 SALIDA Private support vehicle parking: • Salida High School 26 Jones Ave Salida, CO 81201 • Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center 410 W. Rainbow Blvd. Salida, CO 81201 RV Parking: • Ben Oswald Soccer Field On Holman Ave b/w Poncha Blvd & Hwy 50 Shuttles will be provided at this locations • Pay hook up spots: Chaffee County Fairgrounds, 10165 County Rd. 120, Salida CO 80201

CAÑON CITY Private support vehicle & RV parking: • Cañon City High School 1313 College Ave Cañon City, CO 81212 • Cañon City Middle School (limited space available) 1215 Main St Cañon City, CO 81212

COLORADO SPRINGS Private support vehicle & RV parking: • Junior Achievement Lot 1 Education Way Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Overflow parking: • Cheyenne Mountain Resort Main Lot 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906

30 Information CENTER Ride The Rockies will have an Information Tent in each host community at the Headquarter Site. Services include:

• Knowledgeable volunteers to to answer any questions • Late registration/check-in • A message board • Daily nutritional tips • Lost and found • And more!

The Information Tent hours of operation are 10a.m. to 6:30p.m. in each town, except the start town where hours will be 11a.m. to 7p.m. and the finish town where hours will be 8a.m. to 4p.m.

SHUTTLE BUSES Shuttles will be provided to get you around town to various destinations including hotels, grocery stores, ATM’s, etc. A shuttle stop will be marked at the headquarter site.

BICYCLE CORRAL What do you do with your bike at the end of the day? Easy, you put it in the Bike Corral at the headquarter site! Each town will have a bike corral with volunteers keeping a watchful eye from 10a.m. day of arrival until 9a.m. day of departure. Bicycles are left at your own risk. We recommend you bring a lock for use at other locations. Finish town hours are 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

MEALS We know you’ll be hungry after a day in the saddle so be prepared to feast on local treats provided by each host community! You are responsible for all your meals. Where do you eat you ask? • Restaurants- local restaurants are thrilled to have you in town and will be ready for your appetites. Reservations are recommended. • Community Meals- host communities will set up food vendors, nonprofits, school groups, etc. to prepare and sell food. All proceeds will remain with that group offering a fantastic fundraising opportunity. 31 Expect the following: o Food ranging from Lasagna to Fajitas to Gyro sandwiches to ice cream and so much more! o Prices will vary per town from $1 a la carte items to $15 complete meals o Lunch & breakfast are typically served at the headquarter site o Dinner will be at the entertainment site

Most vendors take credit cards but come prepared with cash to make it eaiser!

DEMO PROGRAM Ride The Rockies cyclists can test-ride products ranging from Continental tires to Mavic wheels to Specialized bikes. This is your chance to get on a bike or set of wheels that you have been dreaming of trying! Here’s how it works: 1. Each day of the Tour (starting on Registration Day) you can visit one of our Demo partners. 2. If it’s a bicycle manufacturer, they’ll select a bike that fits you, adjust the saddle height, put your pedals on the bike and send you on your way. The next day, you ride the demo bike while the manufacturer transports your bike. 3. If it’s a wheel maker, they’ll remover your wheels and install a set of demo wheels. The next day, you ride on the new demo wheels while the manufacturer transports your wheels. 4. After enjoying the demo bicycle or bicycle component for a day you’ll return it to the demo partner.

Most of the manufacturers do not charge a fee, though they may require a deposit charge on your credit card to be refunded upon the return of the product.

To view a list of our participating demos, please visit our website at www.ridetherockies. com/our-partners/demos

32 BEER GARDEN & ENTERTAINMENT What better way to round out a great day on the bike then with a cold Odell Brewing Co. beer? Join other participants, family, friends and local residents each day at the official beer garden and entertainment site for beer, music, food and fun!

Located in parks or on downtown Main streets this will be the place to be after your ride.

There will be a vote in the post tour survey for “the best beer garden” so be sure to experience them all!

Refer to your Map Book (provided at registration on June 8) for exact locations and hours.

CYCLING SEMINARS Afternoons on Ride The Rockies will feature a series of cycling seminars. The series will be hosted by seven-time Tour de France competitor and former pro racer Ron Kiefel and include a variety of guest speakers. Further information regarding the 2013 cycling seminars will be featured on our web site and a complete schedule will be included in your tour Map Book. Cycling seminars will take place at 4:30p.m. in each host community. Past guests have included Bob Roll, three-time Tour de France racer, OLN cycling commentator, and author; USGS; Fred Matheny, cycling coach and writer for Road Bike Rider; Nelson Vails, Olympic Silver Medalist; Steve Stevens, bicycle historian and owner of Golden Oldy Cyclery; Alison Dunlap, 2001 Mountain Bike World Champion; Dave Wiens, six- time Leadville 100 Champion; Allison Gannet, World Champion extreme freeskier and ultra-endurance bike racer; Jeff Pierce, 1987 Tour de France Stage Winner; Rich Hincapie, President of Hincapie Sportswear; Mike Kloser, World Champion Adventure Racer; Shawn Hunter, Co-Chairman, USA Pro Cycling Challenge; Johnny Spillane, Olympic Silver Medalist, U.S. Ski Team; and Davis Phinney, 1986 Tour de France Stage winner, Olympic Bronze Medalist.

PHOTOGRAPHY Sundance Images will be present along the route to ensure you are caught on camera enjoying this amazing accomplishment! Here’s how it works: • Be sure to always have a smile on your face…just in case! • Photographers will be positioned at scenic spots with a large sign containing a letter A – Z. • This letter represents your “letter group” and will help you to find your photograph later • Sundance Images will have a tent set up in select host communities where you can view and purchase prints of your smiling face!

33 SPORTS MASSAGE Ahhhh, a good massage is all you’ll need after a long day in the saddle! Certified massage therapists will accompany the Tour to provide sports massage therapy at the headquarter sites each day of the event. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged and will be taken on Saturday, June 8 at Telluride High School. $40/half hour and $80/hour.

YOGA STRETCH A good yoga stretch is just what the doctor ordered after a day of Ride The Rockies. A certified yoga instructor will be leading classes daily during the tour. It will be a basic form of yoga with stretches geared to cyclists. All levels welcome and mats will be provided.

Class size will be limited to the first 20 people.

Schedule starts Sunday, June 9 through Friday, June 14: • Class #1- 5:30p.m. to 6:00p.m. • Class #2- 6:00p.m. to 6:30p.m.

TOUR-END CELEBRATION Congratulations, you just completed seven days of riding and 513 miles!

Saturday, June 15 marks the end of the 2013 Ride The Rockies. Colorado Springs will host the tour-end celebration at the stunning Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Festivities include music, food, beer, the RTR Expo and more! Fun will kick off at 8a.m. and end at 3p.m.

Other services found at the finish line: • Bike boxing/shipping • Showers • Alpine Cycle Connection buses • Demo returns

WAIT, don’t leave yet! All registered riders are automatically entered to win an assortment of cycling gear including a Parlee bicycle and Mavic wheel set. You must be present to win.

Closing Ceremony is scheduled for 2:00p.m.

34 RTR’s Charitable & green Side

the DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION We care about more than lycra! The Denver Post Community Foundation is the community relations arm of The Denver Post. Through a variety of events and programs – including Ride The Rockies – The Denver Post Community Foundation invests a value of more than $6 million in local nonprofit organizations and events each year. Through grants, sponsorship, in-kind advertising, signature events and volunteerism, The Denver Post Community strives to improve and enrich the lives of those in our community. Through the Foundation, all money raised is distributed to Colorado nonprofits in the areas of arts, youth, education and basic human services.

TRAVELING SILENT AUCTION In partnership with The Denver Post Community Foundation, Ride The Rockies is thrilled to bring back our Traveling Silent Auction for a fifth year in a row, helping to raise even more money for deserving nonprofits across the state. The generous cyclists of this ride help us achieve this goal year in and year out. Be sure to visit the auction tent at the headquarter site in each host community. Bid high and bid often! Look for items like: • Travel packages • High end bikes and bike components • Weekend get-a-ways to each host community • Massages • And much more!

GRANT PROGRAM Ride The Rockies’ Denver Post Community Foundation Grant Program returns for its thirteenth consecutive year! We are excited to offer this program which is designed to support nonprofit agencies that work to improve the lives of Coloradans in the towns hosting Ride The Rockies. One $5,000 grant will be awarded to a deserving nonprofit in each host community. The Grant Program funds nonprofit organizations that provide services for low-income children and youth through recreation, education, or the arts and/or agencies that offer direct-service literacy programs. Since the program began in 2001, over $480,000 has been granted to towns throughout the state. Join us for the check presentation and to meet the grant recipients each evening at the entertainment sites! Consult your Map Book for exact times and locations.

35 COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS Ride The Rockies is proud to work hand in hand with the following organizations in an effort to increase awareness, funds, and volunteers for their services both locally and internationally. • Adaptive Sports Center • Rite of Passage • Bicycles For Humanity • Davis Phinney Foundation • Project ReCycle • Trips for Kids

RIDE HARD, TREAD LIGHTLY It’s not always easy being Green with more than 2,000 riders on one bike tour, but in 2012, we did it! Not only did we satisfy our own urges to “do the right thing” but we continue to be a positive example for other bike events around the country. Now, in our 28th year, we’ll look to step it up again, challenging ourselves to further decrease waste sent to the landfill and increase the amount of compostable products we use. We’ll bring back the ZeroHero Green Jersey Awards, which encourage our riders to educate one another and tread lightly. RIDE THE ROCKIES KEY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS

Colorado Carbon Neutral Ride The Rockies will support Colorado-based carbon offsetting programs to balance out the carbon dioxide emissions we produce during the event. While this offsets 100% of emissions produced by the production of the event, you can do your part to make your travel to and from the ride carbon neutral. Check the Tread Lightly page on our website for your opportunity to offset your carbon.

Waste Diversion Efforts All headquarter sites, entertainment sites, and aid stations will be zero waste, diverting 70 percent or more of our waste from the landfill. ZeroHero will utilize local recycling and composting systems to turn waste into future resources. All food vendors will be required to use recyclable and compostable products. Zero-waste is also a state of mind. Participants will have opportunities to learn and practice “Leave No Trace” ethics along the route.

Ride The Rockies Legacy Programs It’s why we do what we do. Communities that we travel through will be the focus of legacy programs, donations and grants, giving special consideration to promote biking culture and healthy lifestyles to our youth.

Green Jersey Awards

Back again in 2013 are the ZeroHero Green Jerseys, in partnership with CO2 Forestry and Suncor Energy! Each day limited edition green jerseys will be awarded to cyclists who embrace and support Ride The Rockies’ Tread Lightly initiatives. Jerseys will be awarded daily at 4:30p.m. at the cycling seminar.

36 HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE? • Put waste in its place • By taking a moment to properly sort your waste at one of the many ZeroHero waste recovery stations, you make it possible to recycle and compost 80% or more of the waste produced by RTR.

Reduce and Reuse Consider packing a set of a reusable plate, utensils and the all-important 16 oz. beer cup. If you don’t think you have the space for your dinnerware, at least consider refilling your beer cup (you know you can’t stop at just one) before you compost that corn cup!

Offset your Carbon Although you are already treading lightly by pedaling your way through the Rockies, all the participants traveling to and from the ride add up to a significant amount of carbon dioxide emissions. We’ve partnered with CO2 Forestry to offset the emissions from the production of Ride The Rockies. Please take a moment to read more about the carbon offsetting program that

CO2 Forestry administers on our Tread Lightly web page. Here you will find the resources and tools necessary to retire VCS quality forestry credits in an effort to offset the emissions you may generate.

Volunteer Think you know zero-waste? Help spread the word among your fellow riders by volunteering to be a zero-waste educator. Spend a little time hanging out in front of a ZeroHero waste recovery station and help fellow riders sort out what is recyclable, compostable and trash. We’ll prepare you with a quick training on zero-waste before your shift starts. Volunteering is a great way to get your name in the hat for the coveted Green Jersey!

37 RTR’s 4th ANNUAL PROLOGUE

Thank you for supporting The Denver Post Community Foundation! By participating in Ride The Rockies’ fourth annual VIP Prologue Ride you are making a significant contribution to Denver-area nonprofit organizations that offer literacy services as well as programs that serve low-income youth.

Below is basic information regarding check-in and transporation, please note that a detailed weekend itinerary and other pertinent information will be sent to you in the near future.

SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION; Friday June 7 • Colorado Springs Pick-Up o Meet at 8:30a.m. at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd. (Clubhouse Dr. & Vietnam Veterans Memorial Hwy) o Weeklong parking is $25 o Bikes DO NOT need to be boxed o Shuttle will leave promptly at 9:00a.m.

• DIA Pick-Up o Please meet at the Colorado Mountain Express counter in the Main Terminal of DIA time TBD o If bringing a bike, your bike MUST be boxed

• Denver Pick-Up o Meet at 8:00a.m. at The Denver Post Washington Street facility, 5990 N. Washington St. o You will be riding with RTR staff and volunteers o Bikes DO NOT need to be boxed

38 HOTEL CHECK-IN; June 7 • Hotel Madeline, 568 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO Check-in will begin at 3:00p.m. PHONE: 970.369.0880

WELCOME RECEPTION & PACKET PICK-UP; June 7 • Hotel Madeline, 568 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. o Appetizers, beer & wine o Meet fellow Prologue participants and celebrities o Credential and gift bag pick-up o Complimentary fit assessment & bike check, courtesy of Wheat Ridge Cyclery

PROLOGUE ROUTE MAP

39 Ride The Rockies is made possible through the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. We are most grateful and appreciative of their time and efforts. Please remember to thank them while participating in the tour.

Please support our tour partners; they are an invaluable asset to our ride!

40 Demo & Bike Techs

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