| 02/01/2003 | The Denver Post Ride The Rockies presented by Coors announced the route today for its 18th annual bicycle tour, June 15 - 21, 2003.
Two thousand cyclists will begin their 404-mile trek in Cortez, Colorado and finish seven days later in Copper Mountain. The complete 2003 tour
schedule is:
June 14 Cortez -- Registration
June 15 Cortez to Telluride 77 miles Lizard Head Pass -- 10,222 feet
June 16 Telluride to Montrose 65 miles Dallas Divide -- 8,970 feet
June 17 Montrose to Delta 32 miles
June 18 Delta to Gunnison 102 miles
June 19 Gunnison -- Rest Day
June 20 Gunnison to Buena Vista 69 miles Cottonwood Pass -- 12,126 feet
June 21 Buena Vista to 59 miles Fremont Pass -- Copper Mountain 11,318 feet
"This is going to be an outstanding ride," said Tour Director Paul Balaguer. "The cyclists will truly experience Colorado's spectacular scenery
and varied terrain."
"Ride The Rockies is a signature Colorado event," added Dave Taylor, Field Marketing Manager for Coors. "Coors is excited to be the presenting sponsor. The passion of the riders and the breathtaking Colorado backdrops remind everyone of how special a place Colorado is."
Because Ride The Rockies is popular with riders nationwide, 2,000 cyclists are selected in a random lottery from all applications received. The
registration fee is $255 and includes camping space and shower facilities, shuttle transportation in host towns, baggage transportation, "sag" vehicles, aid stations, bicycle repair support and medical support, plus a cycling jersey, water bottle and map book.
More than 100 volunteers assist cyclists during the entire week of the tour. Host communities provide inexpensive community meals and entertainment.
Registration forms for the event are available in The Denver Post on Sunday, February 2, Sunday, February 9, Friday, February 14, and Sunday,
February 16. Registration forms are also available online at ridetherockies.com and at Denver metro area bicycle and sporting goods stores.
Out-of-state cyclists without internet access can obtain forms by calling (303) 820-1338. Registration forms will be accepted through Friday, February 21, 2003.
Ride The Rockies is a non-competitive event, and riders are encouraged to ride at their own pace. However, training for the tour is strongly
recommended. Training information is available online at ridetherockies.com. Riders on past Ride The Rockies tours have varied in age from eight to eighty-two years old and have represented all 50 states and 18 foreign countries.
Proceeds from Ride The Rockies benefit Post-News Charities*, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation. Post-News Charities will be awarding a grant to an eligible agency in each of the 2003 Ride The Rockies host communities.
For more information, contact the Ride The Rockies office at (303) 820-1338 or visit the event web site at ridetherockies.com.www. ridetherockies.com
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