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• 2013 USA Pro Challenge to kick off in Aspen

  April 25, 2013 10:40 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The 2013 USA Pro Challenge will kick off Aug. 19 in Aspen and Snowmass Village, then pass through six more Colorado cities before its finale in Denver on Aug. 25. Organizers of the professional cycling stage race announced the route Thursday. The second stage from Aspen to... more »

• USA Pro Challenge adds Fort Collins, Loveland; Colorado Springs left out Play Video

  December 19, 2012 7:59 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The USA Pro Challenge bicycle race will start in Aspen on Aug 19 and end in Denver a week later. The race added stages in Fort Collins and Loveland in its third year and also will wind through Snowmass, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, Beaver Creek and Vail. Details... more »

• Keeping parks clean and accessible in a tough economy Play Video

  October 5, 2011 7:49 PM

  Palmer Park holds a special place in Tom Howes heart. Two years ago, when the city cut parks funding, he was among the first to step forward to help. "We started with 15 people in my living room saying there's something up here worth protecting," he recalls. That... more »

• Leipheimer wins USA Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 28, 2011 7:19 PM

  DENVER, Colo. (AP) - American Levi Leipheimer won the USA Pro Cycling Challenge and his third stage race title this year with a sixth-place finish in Sunday's sixth stage. Daniel Oss, who rides for the Italian Liquigas team, won the 70.9-mile final stage of the 518-mile inaugural event in 2... more »

• Viviani wins Stage 5 of US Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 27, 2011 7:42 PM

  BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) - Elia Viviani of Italy claimed his second straight sprint stage while American Levi Leipheimer retained his overall lead Saturday after the fifth stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Viviani, 22, a second-year pro who rides for the Italian Liquigas team, bolted ahead of Italian teammate... more »

• Viviani wins Stage 4 of USA Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 26, 2011 8:36 PM

  STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Elia Viviani of Italy bolted to the front in the final yards to win Stage 4 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge on Friday, while American Levi Leipheimer maintained his overall lead. Viviani, 22, a second-year pro who rides for the Italian Liquigas team, used... more »

• Leipheimer wins stage 3 and regains yellow jersey at Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 26, 2011 1:47 AM

  VAIL - In a race against time, Levi Leipheimer (USA) of Team RadioShack, a time trial specialist, came out on top after completing the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge individual time trial in 25 minutes and 47.08 seconds to take the stage and re-claim the overall lead Thursday. Lined with... more »

• Hincapie wins Stage 2 - Van Garderen takes Yellow Jersey at Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 24, 2011 7:38 PM

  ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - American veteran George Hincapie emerged from a six-rider group Wednesday to win the crash-marred second stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, while young compatriot Tejay Van Garderen became the third race leader in three days. The 38-year-old Hincapie, a 15-time Tour de France finisher from... more »

• Germany's Gretsch wins Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue

  August 22, 2011 9:17 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Patrick Gretsch of Germany is the leader after the opening day of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge. The 24-year-old Gretsch, a time trial specialist who rides for the California- based HTC-Highroad team, completed Monday's 5.2-mile prologue in 8 minutes, and 27.5 seconds. He will... more »

• Racing through town: community impact of USA Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 22, 2011 7:43 PM

  An event the size of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge impacts the entire community from schools to businesses, even getting around town. The final leg of the Prologue went right down Colorado Avenue which put extra cars on streets not used to having them. A great example was West... more »

• Bring on the fans!

  August 21, 2011 11:13 PM

  It's bringing in some of the best cyclists in the world -- and plenty of attention -- to Colorado. The USA Pro Cycling Challenge kicks off Monday in Colorado Springs. The 510-mile race will feature several Colorado cities before its finish in Denver on the 28th. Governor John Hickenlooper... more »

• USA Pro Cycling Challenge kicks off in the Springs tomorrow

  August 21, 2011 7:17 PM

  The USA Pro Cycling Challenge rides through Colorado Springs tomorrow. Cyclists start at Garden of the Gods, go down Colorado Ave. through Old Colorado City, and then finish downtown. Because of the race Colorado Ave. will be closed tomorrow from Tejon to 31st. Crews will start closing the road... more »

• How to get to and from the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 18, 2011 2:22 PM

  Ahead of the Prologue Time Trials Monday, USA Pro Cycling Challenge organizers want to remind you of road closures and the best ways to get to the event. The most convenient way to make it to the race is by bike. The City of Colorado Springs and Mountain Metropolitan... more »

• Local businesses unsure how to prepare for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 17, 2011 8:20 PM

  The USA Pro Cycling Challenge rides through the Springs on Monday. Cyclists start at Garden of the Gods, go down Colorado Ave. through Old Colorado City, and then finish downtown. The race has the potential to bring thousands of people to our area, but local businesses say they aren't... more »

• Local businesses have mixed feelings about Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 17, 2011 4:18 PM

  The USA Pro Cycling challenge rides through the Springs on Monday. Some of Colorado Avenue will be closed during the race. I talked with some businesses in Old Colorado City, along the race route, about what they're expectations are for race day. The overall feeling seems to be confusion.... more »

• Do you plan to go out to the Pro Cycling Challenge? Take a look at the rules first

  August 17, 2011 12:02 PM

  At just 5.2 miles in length, the opening prologue of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge is the perfect opportunity to meet some of the riders, catch a few starts and then head to downtown Colorado Springs to catch some of the finishes, the Expo, and the award presentations. Race... more »

• Pro Cycling challenge creates traffic detours and school and city bus changes

  August 16, 2011 8:34 PM

  Delays, detours and a bunch of changes will happen next week for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in the Springs. On Monday afternoon, Colorado Ave. from Tejon to 31st will be closed. It's going to effect how a lot of kids get home from school, and driving on the... more »

• Volunteers needed for bike race this weekend

  August 16, 2011 1:16 PM

  The University Village Colorado Grand Prix is this Saturday, but race officials say they need your help. They are looking for people to work three hour shifts on race day, from 6:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. If you can help, call 323-5026, email claram47@hotmail.com or click here for information.... more »

• USA Pro Cycling Challenge will affect school and city bus routes

  August 16, 2011 11:51 AM

  The City of Colorado Springs says the USA Pro Cycling Challenge will affect some school bus routes, with Colorado Ave. closed all afternoon next Monday. Were working now to get more info on where kids will be dropped off that day. A couple city bus routes will also... more »

• Getting city roads ready for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 15, 2011 8:09 PM

  A week from today, cyclists from all over the world will be in Colorado, for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. The race goes through several areas of our state, but it kicks off in the Springs. Riders will start at Garden of the Gods, go down Colorado Ave. through... more »

• Colorado Springs preparing for USA Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 15, 2011 2:40 PM

  A week from today the USA Pro Cycling challenge starts in Colorado Springs. The race passes through several areas of our state, but the prologue of the race is right here in the Springs. Cyclists from all around the world are competing. The route through the Springs starts at... more »

• State issues restrictions for bike race spectators

  August 15, 2011 12:31 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Department of Transportation has issued restrictions for campers and others who want to watch the upcoming USA Pro Cycling Challenge. State officials say parking and camping will be allowed along Colorado highways as long as it's no more than 24 hours before the race... more »

• Officials warn of bicycle race traffic problems

  August 9, 2011 3:47 PM

  VAIL, Colo. (AP) - The Colorado Department of Transportation is warning motorists of traffic problems as authorities prepare for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge bicycle race. According to the Vail Daily, race officials are estimating the race may draw more than one million spectators over the course of seven days... more »

• Pro Cycling Challenge will feature top 3 at Tour de France

  August 3, 2011 2:37 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge through the Rocky Mountains this month will feature the top three finishers from the Tour de France. Andy and Frank Schleck will join Tour winner Cadel Evans, an Australian who races for America-based BMC, in the weeklong Colorado race. Race CEO... more »