Boulder, August 25. Since a Boulder team rides in the USAPCC, the end of Stage 6 will be loud and raucous as the crowd cheers on hometown favorites. The racers pass through once then return for the important finish, which sets up the end stage the next day. Fans can take a spin down the Boulder Creek Bike Path, a gentle, five-mile
meander with spots for a picnic, wading, tubing or just chilling. Also sched- uled August 15–26 is the Boulder International Fringe Festival, a theatre, dance, media and visual arts, spoken word, puppetry, workshops and story- telling extravaganza. If you can swing a few more days, visit the nationally renowned farmer’s
market on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings, or catch a concert at his- toric Chautauqua Park. Or, tour the Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory or the Leanin’ Tree Art Museum. This foodie destination has much to tempt, including light-as-air,
mega croissants and organic fare at The Kitchen or tasty tapas at The Mediterranean. Hotel Boulderado and St. Julien Hotel & Spa offer sweet retreat. Visit
www.BoulderColoradoUSA.com.
Denver, August 26. After one brutal, exciting week of racing through treacherous altitude and incomparable scenery, cyclists pour their all into a sprint finish through downtown Denver. Fans can feel the intensity roadside and join the free festival at Civic Center Park for music, gourmet food trucks, booths, activities and more.
Stage 6 will be loud and raucous as the crowd cheers on hometown favorites.
Fans also can explore some of Denver’s newest attractions. The History
Colorado Center, a $110 million experiential museum, lets visitors fly off a virtual ski jump, descend into a mine or travel through a time machine into Colorado’s past. Also, the Clyfford Still Museum showcases one of America’s most influential modern artists in a bold building. Or, visit the Toyota Elephant Passage exhibit at the Denver Zoo, including the largest bull elephant habitat in the U.S. Sate yourself at the unique Buckhorn Exchange or eat your fill of lox
or pastrami at New York Deli News. Stay the night at the historic Brown Palace or the boutique Hotel Teatro. Go to
www.VisitDenver.com.
The USA Pro Cycling Challenge posters you see here can be purchased at
http://shop.usaprocyclingchallenge.com.
Marty Banks (
www.MartyMoklerBanks.com) is a freelance writer, children’s author and long-time Colorado resident. Her new chapter book for ages 7 and up, The Adventures of Tempest & Serena, is available in July as both an e-book and paperback.
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