Breck Bike Week

4th Annual Bicycle Festival in Breckenridge, Colorado
Thursday, July 5 – Sunday, July 8, 2012

Breck Bike Week: Join Our Community of Cyclists from novice pedalers to pro riders there is something for all levels of bikers!

One of “Breck’s” best kept secrets is its expansive backcountry trail network – an interconnected system that can be accessed from anywhere in town within two minutes and leading to hundreds of miles of riding across Summit County. Recently named a silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists, Breckenridge introduces visitors to pedal paradise during the annual Breck Bike Week.

Kicked off by the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships, the Firecracker 50 on July 4, visitors will be able to race or partake in all the non-competitive aspects of Breck Bike Week including high-end bike demos, led group rides, bike-in movie nights, trail building, lectures, clinics, bike fits and tunes, kids’ races, daily Tour de France viewing parties and more. The bonus is that all Breck Bike Week activities are FREE and open to everyone. In addition, this week will showcase the town’s history as well as shopping, dining, lodging, other unique activities and temperate summer weather.

Breckenridge is a unique mountain resort in comparison to its neighbors in that it is an authentic historic mining town full of full-time outdoorsy residents who want nothing more than to introduce visitors to the bike paths, trails and roads that make up their backyard bike playground. Breck Bike Week will do just that. In addition, Breck is surrounded by a trail network the width and breadth of which is unsurpassed in North America, a resource the community is very committed to protect and preserve…while still enjoying it to its fullest. While here, cyclists are invited to give back to the trails through trail building workshops. Breck Bike Week is a feast for cyclists of all types and truly communicates the town’s passion for biking.

Wednesday 7/4:

Firecracker 50: 10:00 a.m. Racers lead the holiday parade down Main St., complete two, technical 25 mile laps and finish at Carter Park. Come cheer them on!

Daily (Thursday 7/5 – Sunday 7/8):

Tour de France Daily viewing: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Broadcast live every morning at the Expo (with replays in the afternoon).
Bike Concierge Desk: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Local experts provide visitors with ride tips, event updates, general information, maps and merchandise. Open daily from 7:30-4:00 at the Expo.
Top-of-the-line Bike Demos: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. At the Expo area on Main St in the center of town. All day, every day!
Tour de Town Trails: 10:00 a.m. One hour, guided group rides on Breck’s epic single track.
Technical Support: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m Local bike shops offer their expertise for free at the Expo from 10:00-4:00 pm the all week long.
Gear-up Tech Classes: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Daily bike maintenance clinics and tech tips from local mechanics at the Expo.
Self-Guided Loops: Several 10 to 30 mile rides that guests can explore on their own. Maps with designated routes will be available through the Concierge Desk.

Breck Bike Week Special Features:

Thursday 7/5

Volunteer Trail Maintenance: 1/2 day outings to maintain and improve conditions on the Town Trails.
Yoga for Bikers: Increase your riding efficiency and bike handling skills through mindful yoga geared towards cyclists.
Bike Rodeo: We start the evening off with some fun kid-focused events, like bike and helmet safety checks, decoration station, obstacle course and sundae bar. Adults stay late and to take part in a three-ringed, two-wheeled circus of zaniness. A series of wacky competitions inspired by the old west and traveling carnivals especially for the “grown-ups”.

Friday 7/6

Volunteer Trail Maintenance: 1/2 day outings to maintain and improve conditions on the Town Trails.
Women’s MTB Skills Clinic: Mountain bike skills workshop designed by women, for women. Rider of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Meet your guides from Babes in the Backcountry at the Expo in Blue River Plaza.
Mechanic Panic: See your favorite bike mechanics race against each other in this unique a decathlon style event. Alternating between common tasks like derailleur adjustment and wheel truing and wind-sprints and push up contests, we’ll see who can handle the red zone and keep their cool under pressure.
Shimano Youth Series: Fun-filled races at the pump track at the Stephen C. west Ice Arena. Open to children ages 3 to 12 (helmet mandatory, and please, no training wheels).

Saturday 7/7

Poker Ride: Hit the dirt on an all-for-fun, 10 or 20 mile marked ride highlighting the best singletrack in town. Arrival at each of the 5 designated checkpoints earns you one playing card. Bring all your cards to the after party to be eligible for cool prizes, and food and beer specials. Best poker hand wins big!
Go Fish Ride:ffectionately named, this is the kids’ version of the Poker Ride. Little ones and their parents will take to some kid-friendly singletrack to collect playing cards by completing tasks at several action stations staged along the way. At the end kids will play a round of Go Fish with another rider and everybody wins a prize.
Poker Ride / Go Fish Ride AFTER PARTY: Come and celebrate your fellow riders/gamblers. Present your number plate for free beer and specials on food. Several prizes awarded in both categories.

Sunday 7/8

Yoga for Bikers: Increase your riding efficiency and bike handling skills through mindful yoga geared towards cyclists.
Mountain Bike Ride With the Mayor: Enjoy a scenic and informative tour of historic sites located on town trails with Breckenridge’s Mayor, John Warner and the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance. Gain perspective on preservation projects and behind the scenes advocacy.
Road Ride: Meet other roadies for a scenic, go-at-your-own-pace ride thoughout the area.
Prime, Paint and Pimp your Helmet: Come to FUQUA for some cycling art therapy. You provide the helmet and we’ll provide the painting supplies and art consultation. Adults and kids welcome.
Ripstoke Trials Show:Athletes use technical skills to finesse their bicycles over seemingly impossible obstacles at the Riverwalk Center. Think aerial wheelies, rear-wheel-balancing maneuvers and six-foot drops to flat land. $5.

* All events are subject to change. For more information on the Breck Bike Week, Like us on Facebook, call 970.668.8900 or visit the Breck Bike Week Concierge at the Expo (Blue River Plaza, 201 S. Main St.)

One of “Breck’s” best kept secrets is its expansive backcountry trail network – an interconnected system that can be accessed from anywhere in town within two minutes and leading to well over 1,000 miles of riding across Summit County. And we are about to introduce visitors to our secret stash during the third annual Breck Bike Week, July 6-10, 2012.

Dates Available: 07/06/2012 through 07/10/2012

Minimum Stay Requirement: 4 Nights

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