Steamboat Springs to Host Pro Cycling Challenge

Steamboat Springs to Host USA Pro Cycling Challenge August 22-28, 2011 7 Days. 11 Cities. 600 Miles. 12,000 Feet of Altitude.The world’s best cyclists from teams such as Radioshack, HTC, Garmin, and Liquigas will be put to the test like never before. The USA Pro Cycling Challenge will be a high-speed endurance test on terrain unmatched anywhere else in the world. Lance Armstrong – the most famous cyclist ever, and the most influential athlete in America – is the visionary behind the USA Pro Cycling Challenge and his partnership and passion are a driving force behind America’s Race. Denver. Colorado Springs. Salida. Gunnison. Aspen. Avon. Steamboat Springs. Golden. Vail. Crested Butte. Breckenridge. The host cities of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge include some of the world’s most famous and beautiful vacation and resort destinations – only adding to the special magic of this event. Michael Loomis, President of Routt County Riders, the local bicycle advocacy group, is excited to be a part of hosting this great event. “With international TV coverage, we will be able to showcase our town and why it’s a great place to live, work and bike.” Steamboat Springs will be the only city hosting an overnight stop as well as Start and Finish Lines on the cycling tour. For additional information and route maps visit:  www.SteamboatProCycling.com