The world’s best cyclists from teams such as RadioShack, HTC, Garmin-Cervelo, and Liquigas will be put to the test like never before. The US Pro Cycling Challenge will be a high-altitude endurance test on terrain unmatched anywhere else in the world, with altitudes double what riders typically face. Lance Armstrong – the most famous cyclist and the most influential athlete in America – is the visionary behind the US Pro Cycling Challenge.

Sample Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday August 20 - Colorado Springs

Plan to arrive by 5:00 pm so that our mechanics can assist with assembly of your bike. This evening we will gather for a short meet and greet before heading out on the town for a gourmet meal. We will head home early in order to get plenty or rest for the big challenge of Sunday's ride (stay tuned...details to be announced soon!)
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Sunday August 21 - Colorado Springs

What a day; Epic ride in the morning & US Pro Cycling Challenge Opening Gala in the evening! The day will start with participation in the ride referenced above and conclude with us attending the rider/team introductions at the Opening Gala.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 3 - Monday August 22 - Crested Butte

After breakfast in Colorado Springs we will pack up and head out to ride a significant portion of the Stage 2 course from Salida to Crested Butte. We will stay in downtown Crested Butte for the next two nights.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 4 - Tuesday August 23 - Crested Butte

Today we will watch the Stage 2 finish in Crested Butte from within the confines of the  VIP hospitality area. Prior to the riders arrival you have the option of taking the day off or joining in on a short local ride.

Race Viewing - Stage Finish
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 5 - Wednesday August 24 - Vail

After breakfast we will depart Crested Butte and shuttle to a point along today's Stage 3 route from Gunnison to Aspen. We will cycle to the crest of Independence Pass and wait for the riders to pass by before heading into Vail for the next two nights.

Race Viewing - watch the riders as they crest Independence Pass
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 6 - Thursday August 25 - Vail

Although every day in the Rockies is a challenging and thus critical stage today's time trail could prove especially critical. This morning we will get a chance to cycle the Stage 4 TT course before settling into the comfort of the VIP hospitality area to watch the pro's do battle.

Race Viewing - watch event from VIP area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 7 - Friday August 26 - Steamboat Springs

Once again we will shuttle out to cycle along the course of Stage 5 from Avon to Steamboat Springs and depending on the route either watch from the crest of a decisive pass or cycle into town and watch the finish from the VIP hospitality area.

Race Viewing - watch race from critical pass or from stage finish
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 8 - Saturday August 27 - Estes

After watching the race roll out from Steamboat Springs we will shuttle out to Granby to tackle one of the longest, highest and most scenic roads in Colorado, Trail Ridge Road. Trail Ridge Road is a designated Scenic National Byway that crosses the continental divide up, over and through Rocky Mountain National Park.

Race Viewing - stage 6 departure
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 9 - Sunday August 28 - Denver

Before heading into Denver to watch the US Pro Cycling Challenge  final stage finish we will tackle one of the most popular routes outside of Boulder. After our ride we will shuttle into Denver and join in on the celebration of what will surly be one of the greatest races ever to be held on North American soil. We will once again enjoy the festivities from our premium vantage point within the VIP Hospitality area. This evening we will join the tour riders and race organizers at the official post-event party! 
Race Viewing - race finish
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 10 - Monday August 29 - Final Farewell's

Over breakfast we will relive the experiences of this wonderful week of riding and watching America's most challenging Stage Race. We say our farewells and depart knowing that the newly formed friendship forged during the past week will bond us forever!

Meals: Breakfast