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Colorado Classic releases schedule of family-friendly events

Steamboat Springs, Avon, Golden and Denver will each host an expo and other events during the Colorado Classic, which begins Aug. 22.

DENVER — In addition to bringing world-class cycling to four Colorado cities, this month's Colorado Classic will also feature free family-friendly events and a Bike and Lifestyle Expo.

Now in its third year, the Colorado Classic will be raced as a four stage women's-only road race from Thursday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 25.

The Colorado Classic Bike and Lifestyle Expo will be held in each host location: Steamboat Springs, Avon, Golden and Denver.

The festival will celebrate cycling, health, fitness, and women’s empowerment with exhibitors, official race merchandise, big TV screens with live race action, a VF Corporation Stage with fun giveaways, and food and beverage experiences. 

Colorado Classic Bike and Lifestyle Expo

  • Steamboat Springs (Aug. 22) - Meadows Parking Lot, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Avon (Aug. 23) - Nottingham Park, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Golden (Aug. 24) - Parfet Park, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Denver (Aug. 25) - Coors Field, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Other notable events this year include the Golden Women’s Community Ride on Friday, Aug. 23. The public is invited to attend a community ride which will begin under the Arch and make a quick trip to Lion’s Park Ballfields. Live music and a free showing of Mary Poppins Returns will get started at Golden's Lion's Park after 7 p.m.

The Colorado Classic 5K is set for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 in Golden starting next to the Colorado Classic start line at 12th and Washington.

On Friday, Aug. 23, a free concert featuring The Sweet Lillie’s will begin at 1 p.m. at Nottingham Park.

Credit: Colorado Classic

This year's field includes defending champion Katie Hall, 2009 World Champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist Tatiana Gudzero, Amber Neben, 2017 Colorado Classic champion Sara Poidevin, and multiple-time world champion Chloe Dygert-Owen. 

Cyclists to watch in 2019:

  • Katie Hall (USA)
  • Tiffany Cromwell (AUS)
  • Amber Neben (USA)
  • Omer Shapira (ISR)
  • Tanja Erath (GER)
  • Tatiana Gudzero (ITA)
  • Chloe Dygert-Owen (USA)
  • Jennifer Valente (USA)
  • Sara Poidevin (CAN)
  • Ayesha McGowan (USA)
  • Edwidge Pitel (FRA)
  • Krista Doebel-Hickok (USA)
  • Emma White (USA)
  • Allison Beveridge (CAN)
  • Anet Barrera (MEX)
  • Brodie Chapman (AUS)

“I think [the Colorado Classic] is a step forward for us,” said 2019 Colorado Classic competitor and 2018 stage-winner, Kendall Ryan. “It’s amazing that they want to create races just for women. And I think it’s really special that it’s happening in the U.S. And Colorado is smack-dab in the middle and it’s really special that they’re creating that platform for us.” 

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Credit: Colorado Classic

Race organizers say each race of the Colorado Classic will be broadcast two hours each day, live-streamed around the world.

To learn more about the Colorado Classic and volunteer opportunities, visit ColoradoClassic.com.

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