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Attention Private Support Vehicles!
Alternate driving directions and RV parking detail now available - Download Here. For the safety of our cyclists, please use these alternate routes.
Route Update
Day 5 - Cyclists will be routed on CR-10 & CR-24 to Mt. Elbert Forebay Reservoir (Aid Station #1) before connecting with SR-82. Approximately 2 miles of this section is hard compact dirt but safe for travel. Thanks in advance for you understanding and flexibility.
For the Tour Director’s notes on this year’s route, visit Director’s Diary 2009.
Shuttles
As a service to our riders, Coach USA Shuttles will provide transportation within host communities as well as to and from certain neighboring towns for additional overnight accommodations. The shuttles within each town will be marked to reflect their destination as shown below:
Glenwood Springs – Glenwood Springs
Hotchkiss > Delta/Montrose, Hotchkiss/Crawford, Paonia/Cedaredge
Gunnsion > Gunnison
Salida > Salida, Buena Vista/Poncha Springs
Leadville > Leadville, Copper Mountain, Twin Lakes
Aspen > Snowmass Village
Shuttles will drive loops in departure towns from 5am-9am and in destination host towns from 10am-10pm.
Note: Some neighboring communities have specific cut-off times. For shuttle service, please reference your Map Book that you will receive at Registration.
Registration
Registration will take place at Glenwood Springs High School from 12-6:30pm on Saturday, June 13. It will re-open from 6-8am on Sunday June, 14. If you need to register after Glenwood Springs, visit the Information Tent at the destination/host community of the day.
At registration you’ll receive your Ride The Rockies cycling jersey, water bottle, ID wristband, luggage tag, bicycle tag, map book (ride/activities guide) and 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 facilitate the “luggage-finding process.”
Note: Registrations and all ID items are non-transferable. Each rider must pick-up his/her own registration packet. Please bring a photo ID to registration.
Information Tent
The Information Tent will be located at the headquarter site in each community. Services include late registration, weather updates, message board, lost and found, daily nutrition tips, bus routes, yoga schedule and directions to services and events in host towns. To get local information, visit the Community Tent next to or nearby the Information Tent. The Information Tent is open from 10am-6pm each day. Locations are:
Saturday, June 13 • Glenwood Springs High School
Sunday, June 14 • Hotchkiss K-8
Monday, June 15 • Gunnison Community School
Tuesday, June 16 • Salida High School
Wednesday, June 17 • Lake County High School
Thursday, June 18 • Aspen High School
Friday, June 19 • Sayre Park
Ride The Rockies Calendar
Everyday:
5:00am-8:30am ~ Community Breakfast
11:00am-4:00pm ~ Community Lunch
4:00pm-9:00pm ~ Community Dinner
11:00am-9:30pm ~ Beer Garden/Entertainment
4:30pm ~ Cycling Seminar
10am-6pm ~ St. Anthony’s Central Medical RV
Note: These times may vary slightly depending on the community. Please reference your Map Book.
Specific:
June 13, 5:30pm ~ Cycling Safety Seminar, Glenwood Springs High School auditorium
June 14, 7:30am ~ Kick-Off Ceremony, Glenwood Springs High School
June 15, 7:30pm ~ Feature Film: American Flyers, Gunnison's Webster Hall at 109 N. Iowa
June 18, 5:30pm ~ Denver Post Charities Silent Auction closes
June 19, 1:30pm ~ Closing Ceremony, Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs
Massage, Chiropractor, Yoga Schedules
Massage: Come one, come all! Enjoy a relaxing and much needed massage at the headquarters site of each host town on RTR. You can reserve your time slots for the week at the Glenwood Springs High School on 6/13. Certified massage therapists will provide 30 minute sessions for $35 and one hour sessions for $70.
Chiropractic Services: After finishing your daily ride, don’t forget to visit our Certified Sports Chiropractor, Dr. Dan Maduff. Riding in pain only slows you down and can lead to further injury so take care of yourself. Fee is $60 for a visit.
Yoga: Certified instructor Gillian Parsons will lead dynamic yoga classes in several towns. All levels welcome. Class size will be limited to 20 people. First come, first served. Visit the Information Tent for more details and exact locations.
Scheduled Classes:
Glenwood Springs 6/14, Hotchkiss 6/15, Salida 6/17, Aspen 6/19
First class from 6:00 – 6:30 a.m.
Second class from 6:40 – 7:10 a.m.
Sundance Images - Photography on the Route
Sundance Images will provide photo services for the 2009 tour. Photographers will be positioned along the route on specific days. If you are interested in purchasing photos, please note the letter (alphabet A-Z) and time (clock present) that are displayed as you ride by. At the end of day, Sundance will have a booth set up at the headquarter site where you can view/purchase photos sorted by letter and time. Some fun options this year include framed photos as well as canvas prints. To see sample pictures from last year check out their website.
Sustainability Stage Jersey Contest
RTR, New Belgium and ZeroHero have teamed up for a little challenge involving you, the rider. By now most of you have heard about the new sustainability initiatives with the ride this year, including zero-waste management, compostable vendor products and carbon offsetting. The most important factor in the programs success is with you! Therefore, we proudly announce the Sustainability Stage Jersey Contest, gifting limited addition RTR, New Belgium and ZeroHero green jerseys to those we catch promoting these goals through action. That means if you keep it green, you may be wearing the green jersey. Learn more about the Sustainability Stage Jersey Contest at the Sustainability Tent along the ride. Winners will be announced daily from the main entertainment stage at 4pm.
The Denver Post Charities
 Silent Auction: This year we are introducing a traveling silent auction! Stop by The Denver Post Charities Tent to bid on a variety of items from companies like Mavic Wheels, Trek and Cannondale Bikes. Details on each item will be provided at The Denver Post Charities Tent and the Information Tent. Bidding will open Saturday, June 13 at 1pm and close on Thursday, June 18 at 5:30pm.
Ye Olde Candy Shoppe: Come by for some sweet treats, snacks, bandanas and flip-flops and get your complimentary tattoo. All proceeds go to Denver Post Charities.
The Denver Post Community/Ride The Rockies Grant Program
The Denver Post/Ride The Rockies grant program is proud to present a
total of $30,000 to six nonprofit organizations in the communities hosting
Ride The Rockies. Each of these organizations makes a crucial difference in their community by providing direct literacy services or programs for low-income youth through recreation, education or the arts. The 2009 grant recipients are:
 Roaring Fork Valley Early Learning Fund – Glenwood Springs
Partners of Delta, Montrose, and Ouray – Hotchkiss
Gunnison Country Partners – Gunnison
The Boys & Girls Club of Chaffee County – Salida
Full Circle of Lake County – Leadville
Aspen Youth Center – Aspen
Nutrition Tip by Jessica Loring, Registered Dietician
There are numerous stores along the route where you can purchase snacks. However, it would be helpful and handy to pack a few food items for the ride so trips to the market can be minimized. Below is a list of some compact nonperishable foods that pack the most nutrition for their size.
Item |
Serving |
Calories |
Carbohydrates |
Protein |
| Small Bag of Natural Almonds |
¼ Cup |
190 |
6 grams |
7 grams |
| Small Bag of Dried Fruit |
¼ Cup |
60-80 |
15 grams |
1 grams |
| Power Bar® Harvest Bar |
1 Bar |
250 |
40 grams |
10 grams |
| Fruit Leather – ½ oz Strip |
1 Piece |
45 |
15 grams |
1 grams |
| Kashi® Peanut Butter Granola Bar |
1 Bar |
140 |
19 grams |
7 grams |
These foods will fit nicely in the sides of your bags and are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates all needed for muscle tissue, fuel and to support a healthy immune system.
Bike Safety
Ride the Rockies is one of about 200 organizations that support Bicycle Colorado through membership. Bicycle Colorado is the statewide non-profit that has accomplished successes such as increased shoulders on roads, safety and skills education in our schools and our state’s latest Bicycle Safety Law, which was passed last month. Bicycle Colorado is primarily funded by its 7,000 individual members. From a Bicycle Colorado member: “Just got back from riding in Arizona. The roads there tend to be less bicycle-friendly and wanted to pass along my thanks to Bicycle Colorado for your work.”
Almost 200 members of Bicycle Colorado are enjoying Ride the Rockies this year. If you are not a member, please consider joining. Memberships start at $5/month or $30/year and are the backbone of improvements to bicycling in our state. For more information: www.bicyclecolorado.org.
Thanking Our Volunteers
Ride The Rockies is staffed by an incredible group of almost 80 volunteers, many have been volunteering for over ten and even fifteen years. We are honoring their contribution to RTR by featuring their personal bios on our website. Be sure to thank them during the ride.
2009 Volunteers
Recognizing Our Partners
An event of this magnitude would not be possible without the support and contributions of various organizations and companies in our community. Please click the link below to view all of our tour partners!
2009 Partners |
