JUNE 7-13, 2014

RIDER MANUAL

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Congratulations! You’ve been selected to participate in the 29th annual Denver Post Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour. You are in for a scenic week of riding and memories that will last a lifetime!

Starting in the shadows of Boulder’s Flatirons, you will visit the iconic ski towns of Winter Park, Steamboat Springs, Avon and Breckenridge before finishing under the historic arch in downtown Golden. Over the span of six days, 473 miles and 28,265’ of elevation gain, you will test your endurance by climbing six passes – Berthoud, Muddy, Rabbit Ears, Tennessee, Fremont and Loveland – along with cyclist favorites Battle Mountain, Swan Mountain and Lookout Mountain.

After a rewarding day in the saddle, be sure to soak up each host community and their planned activities; from local cuisine and boutique shops to beer gardens, music performances and cycling seminars.

Whether you are a first-time participant or a veteran of our tour, you’ll most likely have a number of questions. The 2014 Rider Manual is your source for a fun, successful and safe ride.

We encourage you to continue to visit our web site throughout the spring and summer as it is updated frequently. Should you have any questions not addressed in this manual, please give us a shout.

Best,

Welcome Cyclists

The Denver Post Ride The Rockies101 W. ColfaxDenver, CO 80202

RTR General Line 303.954.6700Fax303.954.2784Web Siteridetherockies.comRTR Inboxrtr@denverpost.com

Tour Director Chandler D. Smith303.954.6702chsmith@denverpost.com

Community Relations ManagerRenee Wheelock303.954.6704rwheelock@denverpost.com Event CoordinatorLiz Brown303.954.6703lbrown@denverpost.com

Tour InternJake Luhmann303.954.6707 jluhmann@denverpost.com

CONTACTINFORMATION

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The Denver Post Ride The Rockies101 W. ColfaxDenver, CO 80202

RTR General Line 303.954.6700Fax303.954.2784Web Siteridetherockies.comRTR Inboxrtr@denverpost.com

Tour Director Chandler D. Smith303.954.6702chsmith@denverpost.com

Community Relations ManagerRenee Wheelock303.954.6704rwheelock@denverpost.com Event CoordinatorLiz Brown303.954.6703lbrown@denverpost.com

Tour InternJake Luhmann303.954.6707 jluhmann@denverpost.com

CONTACTINFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Policies & Procedures• What is RTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4• RTR Jersey Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4• Registration/Packet Pick-Up .4• Cancelation/Refund . . . . . . . . . 5• Ride Safe, Ride Smart . . . . . . . .6• Riding in a Group . . . . . . . . . . . .6• Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7• Aid Station Etiquette . . . . . . . . 7

Preparing for the Rockies • Dates to Remember . . . . . . . . . 8• Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8• Overnight Accommodations 9• Sherpa Packer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10• Baggage Transportation . . . . 10• Alpine Cycle Connection . . . . 11 • What to Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12• Get Your Body Ready . . . . . . . 13

o Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13o Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16o Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

• Get Your Bike Ready . . . . . . . . 18o Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18o Bike Shipping &

Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19o Boxing Your Bike . . . . . . .20

• Bike Shop Coupon . . . . . . . . .22• RTR Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . .23• Rider Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

On the Route • Route Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24• Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . .25

o SAG vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . .25o Aid Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . .25o Bike Technicians . . . . . . . . .25o Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

• Weather/Climate . . . . . . . . . . . .26• USGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

In the Towns • Boulder Parking Map . . . . . . .28

• Golden Parking Map . . . . . . . .29• Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

o Weeklong Parking . . . . . . 30o RV & Private . . . . . . . . . . . 30

• Information Center . . . . . . . . .33• Shuttle Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33• Bicycle Corral . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33• Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33• Demo Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .34• Beer Garden &

Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34• Cycling Seminars . . . . . . . . . . .35• Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35• Sports Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . .35• Yoga Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35• Tour-End Celebration . . . . . . .36

RTR’s Charitable & Green Side • Denver Post Community

Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37• Traveling Silent Auction . . . . .37• Grant Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .37• Collaborative Partners . . . . . .38• Ride Hard, Tread Lightly . . . .38• Ride The Rockies Key

Sustainability Programs . . . . .38• How Can I Participate? . . . . . .39

RTR’s 5th Annual Prologue• Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40• Hotel Check-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41• Welcome Reception &

Packet Pick-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41• Route Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Big Thanks!• Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42• Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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The Denver Post Ride The Rockies is an annual bicycle tour that takes 2,000 cyclists, assisted by more than 100 volunteers, on a 6-7 day ride on paved roads through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains each June.

Ride The Rockies route is different each year, but always climbs a few challenging mountain passes and showcases the state’s spectacular scenery. Daily rides can be as short as 35 miles or as long as 100 miles, but generally average 60-70 miles.

While the tour route changes each year, the benefits and responsibilities of the host communities remain the same. Benefits include publicity, positive economic impact, fund-raising opportunities and a grant provided to an eligible non-profit agency in each host town. Cyclists in 2013 spent an average of $250,000 in a 24-hour period in each town and many cyclists return as tourists at a later date. Host communities provide alternative lodging, inexpensive community meals and entertainment.

Riders on past Ride The Rockies have represented all 50 states and 18 foreign countries. Ride The Rockies is a non-competitive event open to cyclists of all ages and riders are encouraged to ride at their own pace.

Proceeds from Ride the Rockies benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation. All funds raised are returned to Colorado nonprofits.

REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UPPacket Pick-Up

• Saturday June 7, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Fairview High School, 515 Greenbriar Blvd, Boulder, CO 80305

• Sunday June 8, 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. – Fairview High School, 515 Greenbriar Blvd, Boulder, CO 80305

*Please bring a photo ID to packet pick-up, all registrations are non-transferable and each rider must pick up his/her own registration packet.

WHAT IS RTR?

Celebrate the kick-off of RTR by

sporting your new 2014 Ride The

Rockies Jersey on the first day of the

tour. Participants will receive their jersey

during Registration/Packet Pick-Up

on 6/7 or 6/8. We strongly encourage

everyone to take part in this year’s RTR

Jersey Day as we bike from Boulder to

Winter Park!

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RTR JERSEY DAY! JUNE 8TH, 2014

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In Your Packet• Ride The Rockies cycling jersey

• Ride The Rockies cycling water bottle

• ID wristband

• Luggage tag

• Bicycle tag

• Map book (ride/activities guide)

• 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 help you spot your gear. All ID items are non-transferable. Attempting to transfer registration items will destroy them.

Late Packet Pick-UpIf you’re planning to join the tour after it starts, you’ll need to register at the Information Center located in each of the host communities. See page 33 for Information Center locations and hours.

CANCELLATION/REFUNDTo cancel your registration, send an e-mail to rtr@denverpost.com.We will reply with a cancellation confirmation email within two business days. You will be credited by PreRace.com within two to three business days.

Refund requests must be submitted through email at rtr@denverpost.com and the following processing fees will apply:

• $95 Regular Tour / $300 Prologue Tour processing fee for cancellations between March 7 – April 11.

• $125 Regular Tour / $350 Prologue Tour processing fee for cancellations between April 12 – May 16.

• May 17, 5:00 p.m. MST – no refunds will be issued after this date, regardless of the circumstances.

• Refunds will not be issued for the initial application fee or any voluntary donations to The Denver Post Community Foundation.

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RIDE SAFE • RIDE SMARTRide The Rockies is conducted on roads open to cars, please ride safely, legally and defensively. In addition, roads include both marked and unmarked hazards. Though we go to great lengths to make the ride as safe as possible, always remember that safety is in your own hands and ride by these rules:

• Wear a helmet at all times – NO EXCEPTIONS

• Carry ID and relevant medical information

• Rules of the road apply; same rights and duties as the driver of any other vehicle

• Ride single file where necessary, maximum of two abreast when conditions allow, do not impede traffic

• Ride as far right as you deem safe

• Obey all traffic lights, signs, and regulations

• Pass on the left only, announce “passing” or “hello” or “on your left”

• Use hand signals to indicate road hazards, stopping, slowing, right, and left turns

• Prepare properly – nutrition, hydration, training, sun protection and sudden changes in weather conditions

• Respect others: Riders, volunteers, host communities, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement, and the environment

• Bicycle trailers and child seats are not permitted

• No headphones while riding

• Accidents often occur in pacelines. If you are inexperienced with drafting, do not draft.

• Ride The Rockies support & safety services are provided on the designated, marked route ONLY

Riding safely and considerately is vital to your enjoyment and the safety of other riders. The future of cycling events in Colorado depends on your cooperation with the rules above.

Ride The Rockies reserves the right to terminate the registration of any participant disobeying rules. Fees will not be refunded and those involved will be ineligible for future Ride The Rockies.

For additional safety tips and rules of the road visit BicycleColorado.org. Bicycle Colorado is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging and promoting bicycling, increasing safety, improving road conditions and providing a voice for cyclists in Colorado.

RIDING IN A GROUP • Only ride in a paceline with those you are familiar riding with. If you are not

experienced riding in a paceline should be avoided.

• Obey the rules of the road

• Communicate

• Use hand signals to indicate turns, stopping and slowing

• Use verbal warnings

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• Announce ALL passes of other bicyclists, “on your left” or “group passing”

• Another paceline member announces the NUMBER of riders passing, “four of us passing”

• ‘Car Up’ – to warn of approaching vehicles

• ‘Car Back’ – to warn of passing vehicles

• Be predictable & be prepared to YIELD to other traffic for safety, legality and courtesy

• Ride in a straight line

• Be considerate to other cyclists and motorists

• It’s NOT a race, please visit coloradocycling.org if interested in racing a team time trial

Pull into the aid station and walk your bicycle as far back as possible (the opposite of dropping your bike on the shoulder or entrance/exit of the area).

a. The first aid station of the day is typically the most congested and has resulted in problems for other road users.

b. Please respect the volunteers and follow their instructions.

Signal and announce your turn into the aid station or your stopping.

Never pull-out from the aid station without looking for approaching traffic and yielding to traffic in the travel lane of the road.

Plan the amount of time spent at an aid station; avoid spending too much time at every aid station.

Consider whether you need to stop at every aid station or skipping one along the route.

Do NOT rely only on the aid stations for food and drink; carry two water bottles and some food (bar, gel, banana, etc.).

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If your family has an emergency message for you during Ride The Rockies, they can leave a message at the Ride The Rockies Emergency Message Center at 303-954-6705. Voice messages will be checked periodically from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the tour (June 7 – 13).This service is for true emergencies only. All messages will be screened. Violators will not be eligible for future Ride The Rockies tours.

EMERGENCIES

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AID STATION ETIQUETTE: Roads are open to cars. Keep the roadway clear.

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PREPARING FOR THE ROCKIES

TRANSPORTATIONCharter transportation is coordinated by Alpine Cycle Connection. Reservations are required.

Charter Bus Transportation

SATURDAY, JUNE 7Option #1A - 11:30 a.m. Bus from South Denver Highlands Ranch P&R to Boulder - $29

Option #1B - 12:15 p.m. Bus from North Denver Ward Road Park & Ride to Boulder - $29

Option #1C - 1:00 p.m. Bus from Golden to Boulder - $29

Option #1D - 1:30 p.m. Bus from Denver International Airport to Boulder - $35

The drop location for all options on 6/7 is the Fairview High School. There will be NO weeklong parking at either Denver Park & Ride location, Options #1A and #1B.

RTR Welcome Package

• April 4 - will be mailed through USPS

Partnering Bike Shop Training Rides, Service Nights & Workshops

• April & May (see “Group Rides” and “Clinics” on web site)

First Time Rider Panel

• April 22 – The Denver Athletic Club; 5:30 p.m.

Wheat Ridge Cyclery Pre-Tour Clinic

• May 15 – Wheat Ridge Cyclery; 6:30 p.m.

RTR Virtual Goody Bag

• May 30 – will be issued through email

Denver Post RTR Event Guide

• June 1 – published @ ridetherockies.com and denverpost.com

5th Annual RTR Prologue Ride presented by ViaWest• June 6 & 7 – Boulder, CO

Registration/Packet Pick-Up

• June 7 – Fairview High School; 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• June 8 – Fairview High School; 5:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour

• June 8 – 13 – Boulder, CO to Golden, CO

Dates to Remember

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FRIDAY, JUNE 13Option #2A - 1:00 p.m. Bus from Golden to DIA - $35

Option #2B - 3:30 p.m. Bus from Golden DIA - $35

Option #2C - 3:30 p.m. Bus from Golden to Highlands Ranch P&R - $24

Option #2D - 3:30 p.m. Bus from Golden to Ward Rd. P&R - $19

Charter Bus Reservations/ CancellationsReservations must be made and payments received by May 7th. Additional $10 charge for reservations made after April 30th. Cancellations received after your booking has been processed thru May 7th incur a $10 per person/per option processing fee. No refunds after May 7th. No show, no refund. Limited seating available at current prices.

Bicycle TransportationBus fares include transportation of one bicycle. Bicycles must be boxed in an approved container for ALL bus transportation options. (See instructions on page 20.) You may also utilize High Country Shipping (877-231-1363), the selected bicycle shipping service for Ride The Rockies. (See information on page 19.)

Air TransportationAlpine Cycle Connection can provide airfare on all major carriers who service the Colorado market. In addition, they can provide special Summer Bulk Airfares on: United, American, and Delta. These bulk contracts enable them to provide you with a wide range of choices to get you to your destination and are less restrictive than regular retail fares. Options include flights into Denver International Airport.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS There are four options for sleeping arrangements during Ride The Rockies:

1. Outdoor camping at the Headquarter Site

a. On your own- you bring your tent, sleeping bag, etc. and set it up each night

b. Sherpa Packer- full service tent set-up and transportation at an additional cost

2. Indoor camping at the Headquarter Sites

a. Typically in a gymnasium where you provide your own sleeping bag and pad

3. Hotels, motels and B&B’s

a. Lodging can be booked directly through Alpine Cycle Connection.

See page 10 for more details

4. Private Home Stay Program

a. Only available in certain towns

b. Host communities manage the process and will put up cyclists in a local residents home for a small fee

c. See the “Host Communities” tab on the website for participating communities

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Ride The Rockies travels with shower trucks and portable toilets to augment lines at the indoor facilities.

Lodging facilities open at 10:00 a.m. daily at each day’s destination facility.

Hotels, Motels and B&B’sAlpine Cycle Connection will provide accommodation booking services for Ride The Rockies cyclists. Reservations are required. Here’s how it works:

• Participants now in the lottery can submit their request for hotels, motels and fine B&B’s.

• Requests must be submitted through Alpine Cycle Connection’s web site, www.cyclewithalpine.com and are processed on a first come first serve basis.

• Cyclists may opt-in for baggage service to and from their hotel throughout the week as a part of their overall accommodation package. More details found on page 11.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORTATION

Baggage TrucksOne bag per cyclist (70 lbs. max.) will be transported throughout the tour. A non-framed waterproof durable duffel bag is suggested. Trash bins are not allowed. This type of luggage is hard to maneuver and is dangerous for our baggage staff to load. This one bag must include your tent, sleeping bag, clothing for the week, etc. There are three baggage trucks; early, middle and late. The early and middle trucks leave when they are full. The late truck leaves the host community at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Cyclists can

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drop off bags starting at 5:15 a.m. and are responsible for loading their own bags onto the truck. Afternoon pick-up will be located at the designated baggage area at the headquarter site. RTR baggage service does not coordinate with Sherpa Packer or Alpine Cycle Connection for baggage pick-ups/drop-offs.

If you are able to book your own sleeping accommodations for Ride The Rockies, Alpine Cycle Connection will transfer your bags directly to and from your hotel, motel, or B&B each day during Ride The Rockies.

$104 Per Person for the week includes:

• Custom baggage tags for your itinerary

• Morning pick-up of bags at your hotel

• Early afternoon drop-off of bags at your hotel

ALPINE CYCLE CONNECTION FEATURES

Baggage Only Transfer Service Reservations/Cancellations• Reservations required by May 7th.

• There will be NO Baggage Transfer Service sign up on Saturday, June 7th.

• The $104 fee is a Per Person rate.

• Participants may NOT SHARE Baggage Service.

• Partial weeks accepted.

• Starting March 10th the baggage service request form will be available on the Alpine Cycle Connection web site.

• Additional $10.00 charge for reservations made after April 30th.

• There is a $10 per person fee for cancellations received after your booking has been processed through May 7th.

• No refunds after May 7th.

Reservations & InformationRegistration for all Alpine Cycle Connection services may be done at cyclewithalpine.com. If you do not have Internet access or have other questions, please call 970-626-9913.

ConfirmationConfirmation for all Alpine Cycle Services will be sent via e-mail in PDF format after your order has been processed (10 to 14 days). Please provide a valid e-mail address that will accept e-mail with attachments from cyclewithalpine.com. If you do not have access to e-mail please indicate on your order and we will provide mailed documents. You will receive a response after submitting your order to confirm receipt. You may also e-mail us questions at rtr-mail@cyclewithalpine.com.

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WHAT TO PACKRTR baggage truck will carry one 70 lb. bag per person. We suggest making room for the following items, either in your duffel bag or on your bike. This is not a complete list and should be used only as a guideline for packing.

Luggage will be unprotected once it is unloaded. We recommend using waterproof luggage or lining your bag with plastic trash bags. We strongly recommend a large, soft-sided duffel bag or internal frame backpack. Ride The Rockies will not be responsible for damage to hard-sided luggage, external frame backpacks, or luggage and camping gear strapped together.

*Cycling Equipment • approved helmet

• cycling shorts

• cycling jerseys

• cycling gloves

• cycling shoes

• cold & inclement weather gear

• long-sleeved jerseys or shirts,

• knee and arm warmers, tights, full finger glove

• gloves, shoe covers, head band, cycling jacket

• tire levers and patch kit

• small tool kit

• frame pump

• spare tire & tubes

• lock

**Camping Equipment

• tent

• sleeping bag & pad

• towel(s)

• pocket knife

• pocket flashlight/headlamp or lantern

• For indoor lodging, we suggest earplugs, a sleeping blindfold and nasal strips for snorers

• cycling equipment*

• camping equipment**

• clothing and shoes for evenings

• sunglasses

• sunscreen & lip balm

• toiletries

• insect repellent

• jerseys or shirts

• swimsuit

• shoe cover

• cash

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

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GET YOUR BODY READY

TrainingRide The Rockies is a physically challenging event, and it will be a lot more fun if you’re fit and prepared. With a focus on riding consistently throughout the spring and gradually increasing your weekly mileage, you should have no problem riding 473 miles between June 7 and 13.

If you haven’t begun training, start today. We suggest gradually building weekly mileage for the next few months. Plan to be able to pedal 150-200 miles a week comfortably by mid-May. At ridetherockies.com/training you’ll find a 16-week training plan developed by Carmichael Training Systems (CTS). The professional coaches at CTS can also help you with a coaching package or consultation. Visit them at trainright.com or 719-635-0645.

Aim to ride a minimum of three days a week, and up to 6 days a week. It’s always good to schedule one complete day of rest out of every 7-10 days. Use your weekends to schedule back-to-back endurance rides when you can, and get into the hills and mountains if possible to train for the big climbs.

BodyweightCyclists often place a big focus on losing weight so they can go uphill faster, and with big passes through the Rocky Mountains you might be thinking the same thing. The training experts at CTS want you to remember that fitness comes first, and that dramatically restricting your caloric intake can hinder your training more than the resulting weight loss will improve your climbing speed. Let the weight come off gradually as your training progresses.

HydrationWater is absolutely essential for performance, and on a day-to-day basis the best thing you can do to insure that you’ll have great workouts and experience great recovery between workouts. When you’re hydrated you’ll also feel better and be in a better mood. Hydration habits take time to develop, so consuming fluids throughout the day should be a habit you start – or continue – over the next few months.

Hydration statusDuring training rides or Ride the Rockies, it will be important to understand your hydration status. You can determine this by weighing yourself before and after rides, preferably without clothes. Any weight lost during a ride was water weight lost from sweating, and you should aim to replace 150% of that weight within 4 hours of getting off the bike. So, if you lost two pounds (32 ounces) during your ride, consume 48 ounces over the course of the next 4 hours. You can also monitor your hydration status by observing the color of your urine. Clear to straw colored urine is normal, but darker coloration can be indicative of dehydration.

Pre-Ride MealWhat you eat will have a big impact on the effectiveness of your RTR training. Regardless of your choice of eating habits (omnivore, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.), make sure you’re consuming enough energy to support your activity level. It

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takes energy and proper hydration to have strong rides, and it takes energy and fluids to recover and adapt to those workouts.

Balanced nutrition is best because you need all three macronutrients for optimal performance. A typical endurance athlete’s diet consists of about 60-65% of your calories should come from carbohydrate, 15-20% from protein, and up to about 20-25% from fat. During your rides you’ll be burning a mixture of all three energy sources, with carbohydrate being the one you’re going to deplete and need to replenish on a consistent basis.

Eating a good meal before your rides is important. You want your last substantial meal to be 2-3 hours before your ride, and this meal should be rich in carbohydrate but also contain some protein and fat to help the meal keep you satisfied longer. Lighter meals and snacks like the examples below would be the better choice if you have an hour or less before you get on the bike.

Good pre-ride snacks/small meals about 60min before riding:• 1 cup cheerios (25g), 8oz skim milk (12g), 8oz fruited yogurt (40g) = ~75 grams

of carbohydrate

• 1 bagel (60g), 1 tbsp peanut butter (3g), 4 oz orange juice (15g) = ~75 grams of carbohydrate

• 8oz apple juice (15g), 8oz chocolate milk (30g), power gel (30g) = ~75 grams of carbohydrate

During the RideIf you plan on riding longer than 1 – 2 hours at a time, you must consume carbohydrates throughout the ride… and the sooner you start the better. Supplying your brain and muscles with a continuous supply of carbohydrates for energy will ensure there are sufficient amounts of energy during the later stages of exercise when glycogen stores typically start to drop. On the bike is a perfect time to consume high-glycemic carbohydrates such as energy bars, gels, dried fruits, and fresh fruit.

- A happy stomach means a happy cyclist

Gastric distress is the number one thing that stops endurance athletes in their tracks. But if you know how to minimize the chances of an upset stomach, and how to address it quickly if it does happen, you can move past it and have a great day!

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Prevention:• Eat enough… Your goal should be to replenish about 20-30% of the calories

you expend each hour, primarily with carbohydrate. If you have a power meter you can use the kilojoules value as an approximation of the calories you’ve burned while riding. At a moderate pace, a 150-170lb adult cyclist commonly burns about 600 calories, and 20-30% of that would be 120-180 calories per hour, or 30-45grams of carbohydrate.

• … but not too much: At maximum your body may be able to process 60-90 grams of carbohydrate per hour, but be careful not to overload your gut. Too many calories can lead to gastric distress and an unpleasant afternoon.

• Separate fluids from calories: In light of the altitude and potentially high temperatures, you want to be able to increase your fluid intake if you need to. Our coaching partners at CTS suggest carrying two bottles at all times, having at least one of those filled with low-calorie, electrolyte-rich sports drink or plain water, and relying more on the food in your pockets for calories. That way you can increase fluid intake without overloading your gut with calories.

• Experiment beforehand: Try new energy bars and sports drinks before the week of the ride. Trying something new during Ride The Rockies can increase your risk of abdominal distress.

Working through an upset stomach:• Slow down & cool down: Gastric distress is often caused or exacerbated by

overheating, because increased blood flow to the skin (for cooling) can mean not enough blood flow to the guts to properly digest food. Reduce your pace, open or remove excess clothing, and pour water over your head.

• Sip water: Undigested food is often the cause of nausea during endurance sports. Sipping water helps you dilute and digest the food so you can start to feel better. Don’t gulp large amounts of water, and don’t add additional calories.

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Nutrition Advice from Jessica Loring, Register Dietitian, Swedish Medical Center

Refueling for RecoveryWhile advocating the importance of eating before and during the ride, it is equally as important to fuel-up post ride. Carbohydrates are stored in the body as glycogen. These stores are limited and are depleted during prolonged exercise. On average, only 5% of the muscle glycogen used during exercise is re-synthesized each hour following exercise. So realistically it can take at least 20 hours for complete restoration after an exhaustive training ride. So those hardworking muscles that just got you to the top of Rabbit Ears Pass need refueling and the sooner the better!

Timing is key when replenishing muscle glycogen (energy) stores. Studies show that re-fueling 30 minutes post ride can greatly improve the resynthesis rate. When the carbohydrate rich snack is delayed for 2 hours after exercise, the muscle glycogen syntheses is cut by 66% and by 4 hours this drops to 45%. In addition to the 30 minutes rule, also remember to add a small amount of lean protein which will increase the rate of glycogen synthesis by an additional 30%. With all of these stats, you might be left asking yourself “how much should I eat”? Use the tips below as general guidelines:

• In the first thirty minutes post ride, strive for .6 grams of carbohydrate per pound of body weight (for a 150 pound rider this would be about 90 grams of carbohydrate)

• For best results, aim for about 20-30 grams of lean protein along with those 90 grams of carbohydrate (it ends up being about a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein)

• Continue this refueling process two to four hours post exercise by consuming a meal composed of 60-65% carbohydrates, 15-20% from protein and 20-25% from fat

Many athletes find it difficult to consume food immediately after exercise and may even notice that their appetite is depressed. Cyclists often find it easier and more convenient to drink their carbohydrates and protein rather than consume carbohydrate rich foods. Over the next few months, try experimenting with new recovery snacks and see what works for you.

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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Ingredients

• 1 oz. dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)

• 3/4 cup of cherries, seeded

• 1/2 banana

• 3 -4 ice cubes

• Add 1 cup low fat chocolate milk and blend

What makes this great?

Cherries contain a natural anti-inflammatory and pain reducer and have been linked to reduced muscle pain and less post ride fatigue. These tart antioxidant-dense fruits are also rich in melatonin, a natural sleep aide. Now getting your beauty rest, after a long hard ride, might be that much easier. Bananas are an excellent source of carbohydrate and are packed full of potassium which plays a role in muscle function and may help to reduce dreaded muscle cramps. Last but not least, chocolate milk has been deemed by many athletes as the “perfect recovery fuel”. Milk contains two types of protein, casein and whey. Casein is a slow digesting protein that keeps you full longer while assisting with fat loss and muscle repair. Whey, on the other hand, is a fast digesting protein which makes it a great choice after exercise.

Strawberry Almond Butter SmoothieIngredients

• 1 cup strawberries

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

• 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil

• 1 Tbsp honey

• 1 Tbsp almond butter

• 3-4 ice cubs

• Add 1/2 cup low fat milk and blend

What makes this great?

Strawberries & honey provide carbohydrates to replenish glycogen stores & antioxidants to reduce any exercise-induced damage. They also give the smoothie a bit of sweetness without adding refined sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Greek yogurt has twice the protein of regular yogurt and excellent texture, for a more satisfying smoothie. Almond butter has calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus for strong bones. They are nutrient-packed, heart healthy, full of antioxidants, and may be a whole food alternative for cyclists that suffer from leg cramps at night. Coconut oil is a recovery wonder-food sending energy directly to cells, thereby reducing muscle wasting after exercise. Other benefits of coconut oil that may improve performance include its ability to speed up metabolism and promote fat loss.

Reloading your glycogen stores and giving your muscles the energy they need to repair right away, will help your cycling performance in several ways. While you are training over the next 3 months, you can train hard again sooner and keep working on your techniques. During a week long ride, you will find the more glycogen stored in your liver and muscles, the quicker you will rebound and the easier it is to hop back on the saddle the next morning.

For more information on basic nutrition and cycling visit ridetherockies.com/nutrition/

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Clinics hosted by Ride The Rockies

First Time Rider PanelTuesday, April 22 @ 5:30 p.m.

Denver Athletic Club, Grand Ballroom

1325 Glenarm Place

Denver, CO 80204

Wheat Ridge Cyclery Pre-Tour ClinicThursday, May 15 @ 6:30 p.m.

Wheat Ridge Cyclery

7085 W. 38th Avenue

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

GET YOUR BIKE READYEquipment Be sure your bicycle and equipment measure up to the terrain of Ride The Rockies. A lightweight multi speed (1430) bicycle is necessary to climb the mountain passes you’ll encounter during the tour. If you’re uncertain if your bike will make the grade, have it checked out by a qualified shop.

We highly recommend a tune-up for your bicycle prior to Ride The Rockies. A coupon for a $10 discount at participating bike shops may be found on page 22.

Any changes to your bicycle or new equipment purchases should be done well in advance of Ride The Rockies. Cycling shorts, gloves and shoes are strongly recommended for training and the tour.

To ensure the safe transportation of your bicycle on airlines, chartered transportation or via USPS, it must be boxed.

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BOXING YOUR BIKE

To ensure the safest transportation of your bicycle on airlines, chartered transportation or via USPS, your bike must be boxed.

TO PACK MOST BICYCLES, YOU WILL NEED:

• 5 & 6 mm allen wrenches.

• Pedal wrench or 15 mm open wrench.

• If you do not own a case, get a bike box from a bicycle shop. Be sure the box is large enough to accommodate your frame size.

• Parts box to hold the pedals, other small parts and tools.

* Note: If you are shipping a bicycle via USPS, please note 130 dimensional inches (length plus girth) is maximum parcel size.

DIRECTIONS:

1. If traveling by air, deflate your tires to approximately half their normal pressure.

2. You may need to remove or lower your seat. If so, mark your seat post so you can easily return it to the correct position. Loosen the seat post binder bolt, but do not remove it from the frame. Remove or lower the seat post and saddle.

3. Remove the pedals and place them in the parts box.

*Note: The left pedal is reverse threaded. Both pedals are removed by turning the top of the wrench toward the rear of the bicycle.

4. Remove handlebars and “nest” them within the frame:

• A headset stem: Remove stem faceplate. Remove the handlebars. Replace stem faceplate.

• Quill stem: Loosen the stem binder bolt, but do not remove it. If the stem and bars do not move freely, place a piece of wood on the stem and tap it with a hammer. Remove the handlebars and stem.

5. Remove the front wheel. Remove the quick release skewer from the hub and place it in the parts box.

6. Place a spacer between the fork dropouts to prevent the fork from bending. (A small block of wood or an extra front hub can be used as a spacer.)

7. Remove any other accessories that may interfere with getting the bike in the box. Place small accessories in the parts box. (Some bicycles will require removal of the rear wheel to fit in a USPS approved box.)

8. Place tools in the parts box. (You’ll need them to put the bike together.)

9. Pad the bicycle using cardboard, foam or bubble wrap and put it in the box.

10. Put the parts box and the saddle/seat post, if removed, in the box.

11. Place the front wheel (and rear wheel if removed) in the box next to the frame.

12. Secure the bicycle in the box by padding it or tying it to the box.

13. Seal the box with packing tape.RIDER AREA

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$10 offa tune-up and check-up at any of these participating stores:

Wheat Ridge Cyclery7085 W. 38th Ave. • Wheat Ridge • 303.424.3221

The Bicycle Doctor860 Broadway • Denver • 303.831.7228

Bicycle Village2802 S. Havana St. • Aurora 303.750.1064

2100 28th St. • Boulder • 303.440.85252450 Montebello Square Dr. • Colorado Springs • 719.265.9346

8100 W. Crestline Ave. • Denver • 303.978.96999170 Wadsworth Pkwy. • Westminster • 303.421.4001

Sports Garage2705 B Spruce St. • Boulder • 303.473.0033

Campus Cycles2102 S. Washington St. • Denver • 303.698.28117310 W. Colfax Ave. • Lakewood • 303.698.2811

Bike Source2690 E. County Line Rd. • Highlands Ranch • 303.221.4840

2665 S. Colorado Blvd. • Denver • 303.759.50995264 S. Wadsworth Blvd • Littleton • 303.979.6463

* Must be redeemed by June 1, 2014

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RTR MERCHANDISEComplete your Ride The Rockies experience with our official merchandise! Commemorate your Ride The Rockies experience with our official merchandise. Each registered participant will receive a Ride The Rockies Welcome Package in April complete with an Under Armour tech shirt and hat. Wear them with pride as you prepare for the 2014 Tour!

Shop at the Official Merchandise Tent found at either the headquarter or entertainment site each day. Purchase the new tour gear which will include limited edition items; hats, t-shirts, long sleeved shirts, jackets and more! Technical garments from Hincapie will also be available, items are limited.

You can also shop online in advance at shoprtr.com.

Rider AreaBecome a fan of Ride The Rockies at facebook.com/RideTheRockiesFans. Interact with fellow riders; share photos and videos, post comments on our wall and join discussions. Also be sure to follow RTR on Twitter @RideTheRocks. For more information, visit ridetherockies.com/rider-area.

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ON THE ROUTE

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SUPPORT SERVICES

SAG VEHICLES If you are unable to ride, SAG vehicles will be available to transport you and your bicycle. In an effort to minimize the misuse of SAG vehicles, Ride The Rockies implements a “three punch” policy. Each rider will be allowed up to three SAG transports throughout the week. When utilizing this service, the SAG driver will punch a hole into your wristband. This procedure will help us identify riders who may be misusing this important support service or are presenting themselves unfit for the tour. If you utilize a SAG vehicle more than three times, alternate means of shuttling you to the next destination town will be explored and ultimately exercised. Simply put, TRAIN for this ride and please do not misuse this critical support service as they are there to help riders in need. SAG vehicles will make their final sweep at 4:30 p.m. each day.

AID STATIONS Rest stops will be located on the tour route approximately every 15 miles. Fruit, water, Gatorade Endurance, light snacks, first aid supplies, toilets, and hand sanitizers are provided at aid stations at no charge. Route Vendors will provide more hearty snacks/meals of substance at a charge.

BIKE TECHNICIANS Wrench-hands will be available to assist you if you have mechanical difficulties on the route. Each rider must carry and know how to use equipment to patch and change tires. Technicians will also assist with bike assembly in Boulder. Our thanks to each of our bicycle technicians: Wheat Ridge Cyclery, Sports Garage, The Bicycle Doctor, Campus Cycles, Bike Source and Shimano.

MEDICAL SUPPORT Ride The Rockies has gone to great lengths to assure your safety on this tour. Stadium Medical will provide two ambulances for emergency medical support on the route each day. Radio-equipped staff members will patrol the route. A volunteer staff of Riding Medics will also be present. In the event of an emergency, you can identify these individuals by their helmet covers, fanny packs, and arm bands. Riding Medics are MD’s, RN’s or EMT’s and carry medical supplies provided by St. Anthony Hospital to assist injured riders. St. Anthony Hospital will provide a medical station in each overnight town to assist with ride-related medical problems. Automatic external defibrillators for use both on the tour route and in host communities are supplied by Zoll.

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WEATHER/CLIMATERide The Rockies has been scheduled during a time when we hope weather conditions will be favorable, but in the event of inclement weather, the tour will continue to roll. Come prepared for all types of weather, including rain, hail and possible snow showers at higher elevations. Carry inclement weather gear, including full-finger gloves and shoe covers.

Cyclists camping out can expect temperatures to drop as low as 30˚ at night and should bring a tent in addition to a sleeping bag. Sunlight at higher elevations can be particularly intense. All cyclists should wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn.

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How could pedaling your way through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains get any better? When you appreciate how the beauty around you came to be, that’s how! Find out why the mountains are so high and why Colorado is so resource-rich.

USGS scientists will give brief daily updates during the afternoon Cycling Seminars. For more info, visit with the USGS every day at the USGS tent and get your questions answered. The USGS contingent is a friendly group of vacationing scientists who’d like nothing more than to share their knowledge of the local geology and hydrology with you!

Plus, you’ll find the infamous USGS postcards at the USGS tent—these are the ones you want to save with the ride route superimposed on a satellite (Landsat) image over a shaded-relief base—see an example of the 2011 postcard below. Geology highlights that you’ll view along the route complete with photos and a simplified geologic map on a shaded-relief base can be found online.

Appreciate the scenery as you pedal along your way. Save your legs and lungs and exercise your brain! Look for USGS along the route; they’re pedaling too!

Go to http://www.usgs.gov/ridetherockies/ to view U.S. Geological Survey products.

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BOULDER PARKING MAP SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014

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Registration/Headquarter Site Fairview High School 1515 Greenbriar BlvdPrivate Support Vehicle Parking

Private Support Vehicle Parking Fairview High School – East side of west Senior Lot Corner of Greenbriar Blvd & Gillaspie Dr.

Greenbriar Blvd – street parking in front of Fairview High School

RV Parking

Southern Hills Middle School (north side of lot) 1500 Knox DrBoulder, CO 80305

Weeklong Parking

Fairview High School - West Senior Lot Corner of Greenbriar Blvd & Gillaspie Dr.$15 for the weekHours: Saturday, 6/7; 9AM – 6PM Sunday, 6/8; 5:30AM – 9AM

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GOLDEN PARKING MAP FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

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Finish-Line/Headquarter Site

Parfet Park 10th and Washington Golden, CO 80401

Private Support & Public Vehicle Parking

Jackson Parking Garage 1150 Jackson St.

Jackson Parking Garage1250 Jackson St.

RV Parking

11th Street ParkingBetween Maple St. & Arapahoe St. & dirt lot at 11th & Maple St. Overflow Parking

All parking garages are free

Weeklong Parking

Golden High School 701 24th St Enter the parking lot from the Jackson St entrance at the roundabout$15 for the week Hours: Friday, 6/6; 4PM – 8PMSaturday, 6/7; 6AM – 10AM

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PARKINGRide The Rockies and local host communities have designated parking areas in each community. For the safety of our cyclists we ask that you leave your vehicle behind. If you must bring a vehicle please advise family & friends to use alternate routes and park in the designated areas. Here’s what you need to know about parking.

• Weeklong Parking- You may park your car for the week of the tour at either the start town or finish town. There will be a minimal fee accessed by the host community. Locations, hours and fee listed below:

Boulder:

• Fairview High School; East side of West Senior Lot, Corner of Greenbriar Blvd & Gillaspie Dr.

1515 Greenbriar Blvd

Boulder, CO 80305

Sat. 6/7 9AM – 6PM & Sun. 6/8 5:30AM – 9AM, $15

Golden

• Golden High School; located at 24th and Jackson street. Enter the parking lot from the Jackson Street entrance at the roundabout.

701 24th St.

Golden, CO 80401

Fri 6/6 4PM – 8PM & Sat 6/7 6AM – 10AM, $15

Parking fees will be benefitting Golden High School Student Council as they prepare to be the first Jefferson County High School to host the state-wide student leadership conference in October.

• RV & Private Support Vehicle Parking- We do our best to find ample parking near the headquarter sites in each town. Please note that you will not always have parking access near the camping areas. Follow signs and volunteer direction to parking locations. Parking locations are as follows:

BOULDER o PRIVATE SUPPORT VEHICLES:

• Fairview High School; West Senior Lot, Corner of Greenbriar Blvd & Gillaspie Dr.

1515 Greenbriar Blvd

Boulder, CO 80305

• Overflow; Greenbriar Blvd street parking in front of Fairview High School

o RV PARKING:

• Southern Hills Middle School (north side of lot)

1500 Knox Dr.

Boulder, CO 80305

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WINTER PARK o PRIVATE SUPPORT VEHICLES:

• Grand Park Community Recreation Center (designated surrounding lots)

1 Main street

Fraser, CO 80442

o RV PARKING:

• Stitzmark North & South lots

Corner of Kings Crossing Rd & Baker Dr.

Winter Park, CO 80482

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS o PRIVATE SUPPORT & RV VEHICLES:

• Knoll Lot

Mount Werner Circle

Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

• Overflow: Lower Knoll Lot

Mount Werner Circle

Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

AVON o PRIVATE SUPPORT VEHICLES:

• Bear Lot

32 Prater Road

Avon, CO 81620

o RV PARKING:

• Wolf Lot

133 Bachelor Gulch Trail

Avon CO 81620

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BRECKENRIDGE o PRIVATE SUPPORT VEHICLES:

• Upper Blue Elementary School

800 Airport Rd.

Breckenridge, CO 80424

o RV PARKING:

• Satellite Lot

1790 Airport Rd.

Breckenridge, CO 80424

GOLDENo PRIVATE SUPPORT VEHICLES:

• Jackson Parking Garage

1150 Jackson St.

Golden, CO 80401

• Jackson Parking Garage

1250 Jackson St.

Golden, CO 80401

o RV PARKING • 11th Street Parking

Between Maple St. & Arapahoe St.

& dirt lot at 11th & Maple St.

Hook-ups and services are not available in these designated parking areas unless otherwise noted. Parking lots are subject to change so please check in at registration for an updated list.

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SHUTTLE BUSESShuttles will be provided to get you around town to various destinations including hotels, grocery stores, ATM’s, etc. A shuttle stop will be marked at the headquarter site to start your journey.

SECURE BICYCLE CORRALWhat do you do with your bike at the end of the day? Easy, you put it the Bike Corral at the headquarter site. Each town will have a bike corral with volunteers keeping a watchful eye from 10:00 a.m. day of arrival until 9:00 a.m. day of departure. Bicycles are left at your own risk. We recommend you bring a lock for use at other locations.

MEALSWe know you’ll be hungry after a day in the saddle. Be prepared to feast on local treats provided by each host community! You are responsible for all your meals. Where do you eat you ask?

• Restaurants - local restaurants are thrilled to have you in town and will be ready for your appetites. Reservations are recommended.

• Community Meals - host communities will set up food vendors, nonprofits, school groups, etc. to prepare and sell food. All proceeds will remain with that organization/group offering a fantastic fundraising opportunity. Expect the following:

• Food ranging from PB&J’s, Fajitas, Gyros, Sandwiches, Ice Cream and so much more!

• Prices will vary per town from $1 a la carte items to $15 complete meals.

• Lunch & breakfast is typically served at the headquarter site

• Dinner will be at the entertainment site

Most vendors take credit cards but come prepared with cash to make it easier.

Ride The Rockies will have an Information Tent in each host community at the Headquarter Site. Services include:

• Knowledgeable volunteers to answer any question

• Late registration/check-in

• A message board

• Daily nutritional tips

• Lost and found

• And more!

The Information Tent hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in each town, except the start town where hours will be 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the finish town where hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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DEMO PROGRAMRide The Rockies cyclists can test-ride products ranging from Continental tires and DT Swiss wheels to Specialized bikes. This is your chance to get on a bike or set of wheels that you have been wanting to try!

Here’s how it works:1. Each day of the Tour (starting on

Registration Day) you can visit one of our demo partners.

2. If it’s a bicycle manufacturer, they’ll select a bike that fits you, adjust the saddle height, put your pedals on the bike and send you on your way. The next day, you ride the demo bike while the manufacturer transports your bike.

3. If it’s a wheel maker, they’ll remover your wheels and install a set of demo wheels. The next day, you ride on the new demo wheels while the manufacturer transports your wheels.

4. After enjoying the demo bicycle or bicycle component for a day, you’ll return it to the demo partner.

Most of the manufacturers do not charge a fee, though they may require a deposit charge on your credit card to be refunded upon the return of the product.

To view a list of our participating demos, please visit our website at ridetherockies.com/our-partners/demos.

BEER GARDEN & ENTERTAINMENTWhat better way to round out a great day on the bike then with a cold Odell Brewing Co. beer? Join other participants, family, friends and local residents each night at the official beer garden and entertainment site for beer, music, food and fun!

Located in parks or on downtown main streets this will be the place to be after your ride. There will be a vote in the post tour survey for “the best beer garden” so be sure to experience them all!

Refer to your Map Book (provided at registration on June 7) for exact locations and hours.

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CYCLING SEMINARSAfternoons on Ride The Rockies will feature a series of cycling seminars. The series will be hosted by seven-time Tour de France competitor and former pro racer Ron Kiefel. Further information regarding the 2014 cycling seminars will be featured on our web site and a complete schedule will be included in your tour map book.

• Sunday, June 8th | Winter Park

Nelson Vails; 1984 silver medalist and member of the US Bicycling Hall of Fame.

• Tuesday, June 10th | Steamboat Springs

George Hincapie; 17-time Tour de France competitor and 2011 USA Pro Challenge stage winner.

• Wednesday, June 11th | Avon

Chris Carmichael; Founder of Carmichael Training Systems.

• Thursday, June 12th | Breckenridge

Connie Carpenter; 1984 Olympic Road Cycling Champion.

PHOTOGRAPHYSundance Images will be present along the route so make sure you are caught on camera enjoying this amazing accomplishment! Here’s how it works:

• Be sure to always have a smile on your face… just in case!

• Photographers will be positioned at scenic spots with a large sign containing a letter A – Z.

• This letter represents your “letter group” and will help you to find your photograph later.

• Sundance Images will have a tent set up in select host communities where you can view and purchase prints of your smiling face.

SPORTS MASSAGEAhhhh, a good massage is all you’ll need after a long day in the saddle. Certified massage therapists will accompany the tour to provide sports massage therapy at the headquarter sites each day of the event. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged and will be taken on Saturday, June 7 at Fairview High School. $40/half hour and $80/hour.

YOGA STRETCHA good yoga stretch is just what the doctor ordered after a day of Ride The Rockies. A certified yoga instructor will be leading classes daily during the tour. It will be a basic form of yoga with stretches geared toward cyclists. All levels welcome and mats will be provided.

Class size will be limited to the first 20 people.

Schedule starts Sunday, June 8 through Thursday, June 12:

• Class #1- 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Class #2- 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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TOUR-END CELEBRATIONCongratulations, you just completed six days of riding and 473 miles!

Friday, June 13 marks the end of the 2014 Ride The Rockies. Finishing under the Golden Arch in Golden, CO will host the tour-end celebration downtown. Festivities including music, food, beer, the RTR Expo and more! Fun will kick off at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.

Other services found at the finish line:

• Bike boxing/shipping

• Showers

• Alpine Cycle Connection buses

• Demo returns

WAIT, don’t leave yet! All registered riders are automatically entered to win a brand new Bianchi bicycle and ROL wheel set. You must be present to win.

Closing Ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., entertainment will continue until 4:00 p.m.

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THE DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONWe care about more than lycra! The Denver Post Community is the community relations arm of The Denver Post. Through a variety of events and programs – including Ride The Rockies – The Denver Post Community Foundation invests a value of more than $6 million in local nonprofit organizations and events each year. Through grants, sponsorship, in-kind advertising, signature events and volunteerism, The Denver Post Community Foundation strives to improve and enrich the lives of those in our community. Through the Foundation, all money raised is distributed to Colorado nonprofits in the areas of arts, youth, education and basic human services.

TRAVELING SILENT AUCTIONIn partnership with The Denver Post Community Foundation, Ride The Rockies is thrilled to bring back our Traveling Silent Auction for a sixth year in a row, helping to raise even more money for deserving nonprofits across the state. The generous cyclists of this ride help us achieve this goal year in and year out. Be sure to visit the auction tent at the headquarter site in each host community. Bid high and bid often!

Look for items like:• Travel packages

• High end bikes and bike components

• Weekend get-a-ways to each host community

• Massages

• And much more!

GRANT PROGRAMIn partnership, the Ride The Rockies’ Community Foundation and Wells Fargo have come together to present this year’s Grant Program. Returning for its fourteenth consecutive year, we are excited to offer this program which is designed to support nonprofit agencies that work to improve the lives of Coloradans in the towns hosting Ride The Rockies. One $5,000 grant will be awarded to a deserving nonprofit in each host community.

The Grant Program funds nonprofit organizations that provide services for low-income children and youth through recreation, education, or the arts and/or agencies that offer direct-service literacy programs.

Since the program began in 2001, over $520,000 has been granted to towns throughout the state.

Join us for the check presentation and to meet the grant recipients each evening at the entertainment sites! Consult your Map Book for exact times and locations.

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COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSRide The Rockies is proud to work hand in hand with the following organizations in an effort to increase awareness, funds, and volunteers for their services both locally and internationally.

• Adaptive Sports Center

• Rite of Passage

• Davis Phinney Foundation

• Operation Shifting Gears

• The Axel Project

• Trips for Kids

• Bicycles for Humanity

• Children’s Tumor Foundation

• Catholic Charities

RIDE HARD, TREAD LIGHTLYIt’s not always easy being Green with more than 2,000 riders on one bike tour. In 2012 Ride The Rockies created the Tread Lightly initiatives and it was a huge success! Not only did we satisfy our own urges to “do the right thing” but we continue to be a positive example for other bike events around the country. Now, in 2014, we’ll look to step it up again, challenging ourselves to further decrease waste sent to the landfill and increase the amount of compostable products we use. We’ll bring back our ZeroHero Green Jersey Awards, which encourage our riders to educate one another and tread lightly.

RIDE THE ROCKIES KEY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS Colorado Carbon Neutral Ride The Rockies will support Colorado-based carbon offsetting programs to balance out the carbon dioxide emissions we produce during the event. While this offsets 100% of emissions produced by the production of the event, you can do your part to make your travel to and from the ride carbon neutral. Check the Tread Lightly page on our web site for your opportunity to offset your carbon footprint.

Waste Diversion Efforts All headquarter sites, entertainment sites, and aid stations will be zero-waste, diverting 70% or more of our waste from the landfill. ZeroHero will utilize local recycling and composting systems to turn waste into future resources. All food vendors will be required to use recyclable and compostable products. Zero-waste is also a state of mind. Participants will have opportunities to learn and practice “Leave No Trace” ethics along the route.

Ride The Rockies Legacy ProgramsIt’s why we do what we do. Communities that we travel through will be the focus of legacy programs, donations and grants, giving special consideration to promote biking culture and healthy lifestyles to our youth.

Green Jersey AwardsBack again in 2014 are the ZeroHero Green Jerseys, in partnership with CO2 Forestry and Suncor Energy! Each day limited edition green jerseys will be awarded to cyclists who embrace and support Ride The Rockies’ Tread Lightly initiatives. Jerseys will be awarded daily at 4:30 p.m. at the cycling seminar.

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HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?

Put Waste in its PlaceBy taking a moment to properly sort your waste at one of the many ZeroHero waste recovery stations, you make it possible to recycle and compost 80% or more of the waste produced by RTR.

Reduce and ReuseConsider packing a set of a reusable plate, utensils and the all-important 16 oz. beer cup. If you don’t think you have the space for your dinnerware, at least consider refilling your beer cup (you know you can’t stop at just one) before you compost that corn cup!

Offset your CarbonAlthough you are already treading lightly by pedaling your way through the Rockies, all the participants traveling to and from the ride add up to a significant amount of carbon dioxide emissions. We’ve partnered with CO2 Forestry to offset the emissions from the production of Ride the Rockies. Please take a moment to read more about the carbon offsetting program that CO2 Forestry administers on the Ride the Rockies Tread Lightly web page. Here you will find the resources and tools necessary to retire VCS quality forestry credits in an effort to offset the emissions you may generate.

Volunteer Think you know zero-waste? Help spread the word among your fellow riders by volunteering to be a zero-waste educator. Spend a little time hanging out in front of a ZeroHero waste recovery station and help fellow riders sort out what is recyclable, compostable and trash. We’ll prepare you with a quick training on zero-waste before your shift starts. Volunteering is a great way to get your name in the hat for the coveted Green Jersey!

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The fifth annual Ride The Rockies Prologue presented by ViaWest will take cyclists on a wild ride through Lefthand Canyon, Lee Hill and Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder, CO. It is not too late to enhance your experience! Sign up for the Ride The Rockies Prologue today. Link. There are a limited number of spots still available. By participating, you are making a significant contribution to the Denver-area nonprofit organizations that offer literacy services as well as programs that serve low-income youth. Thank you for supporting The Denver Post Community Foundation.

Shuttle Transportation; Friday, June 6• Golden Pick-Up

o Meet at 1:30 p.m. at Golden High School; located at 24th and Jackson Street.

701 24th St.

Golden CO, 80401

o Week long parking is $15.00

o Bikes DO NOT need to be boxed

o Shuttle will leave promptly at 2:00 p.m.

• DIA Pick-Up

o Meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Colorado Mountain Express counter in the Main Terminal of DIA

o If bringing a bike, your bike MUST be boxed

o Shuttle will leave promptly at 1:00 p.m.

• Denver Pick-Up

o Meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Denver Post Washington Street facility, 5990 N. Washington St.

o You will be riding with RTR staff and volunteers

o Bikes DO NOT need to be boxed

o You will be leaving promptly at 2:00 p.m.

George Hincapie Timmy Duggan Ron Kiefel Chris Carmichael

Connie Carpenter Allen Lim Biju Thomas

RTR’S 5TH ANNUAL PROLOGUE

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PROLOGUE ROUTE MAP

Hotel Check-In; Friday June 6St. Julien Hotel and Spa; 900 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

Check-In will begin at 3:00 p.m.

Phone: 720-406-9696

Welcome Reception and Packet Pick-Up; Friday June 6St. Julien Hotel and Spa; 900 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Appetizers, beer & wine

• Meet fellow prologue participants and celebrities

• Credential and gift bag pick-up

• Complimentary fit assessment and bike check, courtesy of Wheat Ridge Cyclery

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Ride The Rockies is made possible through the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. We are most grateful and appreciative of their time and efforts. Please remember to thank them while participating in the tour.

Please support our tour partners; they are an invaluable asset to our ride!

Big Thanks

OUR PARTNERS

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