You know Moab is a slick rock haven, and you’ve taken a spin on Crested Butte’s buttery trails, but have you ridden the mining paths turned singletrack in Breckenridge? One of Breckenridge’s best kept secrets is its expansive backcountry trail network that can be accessed from anywhere in town within two minutes, and the town is about to introduce visitors to its secret stashes during the inaugural Breck Bike Week, July 4-12, 2009.
Bookended by two unique and internationally recognized mountain bike races, the Firecracker 50 on July 4 and the Breck Epic July 6-10, visitors will be able to observe or race as well as partake in group led rides, bike-in movie nights, a “meet the pros/legends/journalists” event, lectures, bike fits, kids’ races, Tour de France viewing parties, high-end bike demos 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 150 years of 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 a real 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, and the Breck Bike Week will do just that. In addition, Breck is surrounded by more than 1,000 miles of recognized trails, a resource that the community is very committed to protect and preserve…while still enjoying it to its fullest. Breck Bike Week is a feast for cyclists of all types and truly communicates the town’s passion for biking.
Events:
Firecracker 50 Bike Race – July 4 (11 am) The Fifth Annual 50-Mile AMBC MTB Epic has become a largely anticipated feat surrounding this holiday. For those looking to witness a true challenge on the fourth, this cycling course begins on Main Street and climbs 12,000 vertical feet. For more info click here
Breck Epic, July 5-10 A 6-day ultra-endurance mountain bike stage race held in the sprawling backcountry of Breckenridge, Colorado. After a 10-mile time-trial on day one athletes will contest 5 subsequent stages spending 4-8 hours on course each day, most of it over 10,000 feet. The Breck Epic is the only mountain bike race of its length and complexity in the US! For more info click here
Breck Bike Week Festivities:
Shorter, interpretive led group rides daily highlighting the town’s commitment to its trail network and its historic significance.
Five marked 20 to 30-mile ‘big-loop’ rides that guests can self-tour. One-sheet ‘ride-guides’ will be available through the Breck Bike Week Concierge in the Blue River plaza.
Two Bike-in movie nights – ride your ‘townie’ and park it with Breck’s bike valet while you enjoy a free movie on the grass.
IMBA “Open Space Best Practices” lecture
Rodale Publishing’s “Meet the pros/legends/journalists” event
Boulder Center for Sports Science nutrition and training lectures and bike fit sessions
Tour de France viewing and coffee in the Blue River Plaza each morning
Bike industry demos from the cycling industry’s premier manufacturers
Breck Bike Week Schedule of Events:
Monday, July 6th:
Live Tour de France viewing - in the Blue River Plaza each morning from 7:30 am – 9:30 am. Bring your coffee and get your TdF fix before your ride.
Industry demos - from the cycling industry’s premier manufacturers on the Blue River Plaza and Washington St. every day during Bike Week. Come ride your next new bike!
Guided interpretive rides - One-hour, guided group rides highlight 150 years of Breckenridge town trails and history. Meeting at the Blue River Plaza daily at 10am.
Marked big-loop rides - Five of Breck’s best rides are marked for you all week. Pick up a one-sheet ride-guide (map and description) at Breck Bike Week Concierge in the Blue River Plaza.
Free bike fitting - from Boulder Center for Sports Science staff all day from 9:00am - 4:00pm at the Blue River Plaza.
Boulder Center for Sports Science lecture: Bike Fit - Power and Injury Prevention 4:30pm - 5:30pm
"Meet the Pros and Mountain Bike Legends" event with Travis Brown, Alison Dunlap, Jeremey Horgan-Kobelski, Katie Compton, Keith Bontrager, Mike Ferrentino, Jasen Thorpe, Fred Drier and others. Monday night in the Blue River Plaza 6 - 7pm.
Tuesday, July 7th:
Live Tour de France viewing - in the Blue River Plaza each morning from 7:30 am – 9:30 am. Bring your coffee and get your TdF fix before your ride.
Industry demos - from the cycling industry’s premier manufacturers on the Blue River Plaza and Washington St. every day during Bike Week. Come ride your next new bike!
Guided interpretive rides - One-hour, guided group rides highlight 150 years of Breckenridge town trails and history. Meeting at the Blue River Plaza daily at 10am.
Marked big-loop rides - Five of Breck’s best rides are marked for you all week. Pick up a one-sheet ride-guide (map and description) at Breck Bike Week Concierge in the Blue River Plaza.
Media Reception - Amazing Grace, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Bike-in Movie Night #1 - Ride your ‘townie’ and park it with Breck’s “bike valet” while you enjoy a free movie on the grass. Tuesday and Thursday night 8:30 pm at the Riverwalk Plaza.
Wednesday, July 8th:
Live Tour de France viewing - in the Blue River Plaza each morning from 7:30 am – 9:30 am. Bring your coffee and get your TdF fix before your ride.
Industry demos - from the cycling industry’s premier manufacturers on the Blue River Plaza and Washington St. every day during Bike Week. Come ride your next new bike!
Guided interpretive rides - One-hour, guided group rides highlight 150 years of Breckenridge town trails and history. Meeting at the Blue River Plaza daily at 10am.
Marked big-loop rides - Five of Breck’s best rides are marked for you all week. Pick up a one-sheet ride-guide (map and description) at Breck Bike Week Concierge in the Blue River Plaza.
Thursday, July 9th:
Live Tour de France viewing - in the Blue River Plaza each morning from 7:30 am – 9:30 am. Bring your coffee and get your TdF fix before your ride.
Industry demos - from the cycling industry’s premier manufacturers on the Blue River Plaza and Washington St. every day during Bike Week. Come ride your next new bike!
Guided interpretive rides - One-hour, guided group rides highlight 150 years of Breckenridge town trails and history. Meeting at the Blue River Plaza daily at 10am.
Marked big-loop rides - Five of Breck’s best rides are marked for you all week. Pick up a one-sheet ride-guide (map and description) at Breck Bike Week Concierge in the Blue River Plaza.
IMBA - led discussion - Mountain Bikings Future In Summit County “Open Space Best Practices” lecture: Thursday 2:30 - 4 pm at the Blue River Plaza.
Bike-in Movie Night #2 – Ride your ‘townie’ and park it with Breck’s “bike valet” while you enjoy a free movie on the grass. Tuesday and Thursday night 8:30 pm at the Riverwalk Plaza.
Friday, July 10th:
Live Tour de France viewing - in the Blue River Plaza each morning from 7:30 am – 9:30 am. Bring your coffee and get your TdF fix before your ride.
Industry demos - from the cycling industry’s premier manufacturers on the Blue River Plaza and Washington St. every day during Bike Week. Come ride your next new bike!
Guided interpretive rides - One-hour, guided group rides highlight 150 years of Breckenridge town trails and history. Meeting at the Blue River Plaza daily at 10am.
Marked big-loop rides - Five of Breck’s best rides are marked for you all week. Pick up a one-sheet ride-guide (map and description) at Breck Bike Week Concierge in the Blue River Plaza.
Subaru Test Drives - At the Blue River Plaza and Washington Ave from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
Shimano Kids' Races at Carter Park - Open to children ages 3 to 7. No training wheels. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 11th:
Live Tour de France viewing - in the Blue River Plaza each morning from 7:30 am – 9:30 am. Bring your coffee and get your TdF fix before your ride.
Industry demos - from the cycling industry’s premier manufacturers on the Blue River Plaza and Washington St. every day during Bike Week. Come ride your next new bike!
Guided interpretive rides - One-hour, guided group rides highlight 150 years of Breckenridge town trails and history. Meeting at the Blue River Plaza daily at 10am.
Marked big-loop rides - Five of Breck’s best rides are marked for you all week. Pick up a one-sheet ride-guide (map and description) at Breck Bike Week Concierge in the Blue River Plaza.
