2014 USA Pro Challenge

[MattB]

I was excited to see the host cities announced this morning. We get a start in Gunnison this year as well as a finish in Mt. Crested Butte again. That will be fun!

• Stage 1: Monday, Aug. 18 – Aspen Circuit Race
• Stage 2: Tuesday, Aug. 19 – Aspen to Mt. Crested Butte
• Stage 3: Wednesday, Aug. 20 – Gunnison to Monarch Mountain (mountaintop finish)
• Stage 4: Thursday, Aug. 21 – Colorado Springs Circuit Race
• Stage 5: Friday, Aug. 22 – Woodland Park to Breckenridge
• Stage 6: Saturday, Aug. 23 – Vail Individual Time Trial
• Stage 7: Sunday, Aug. 24 – ???

I was also happy to see my image used (with permission) to represent our town!

I'm already thinking about my spectating/shooting strategy...

[jfb]

Mad props on the photo, Matt!

[Baetis]

Congrats Matt! My wife is the Co-Director for the stage to Monarch. I'd better get a really cool assignment.

[MattB]

Congrats Matt! My wife is the Co-Director for the stage to Monarch. I'd better get a really cool assignment.

Thanks and that's pretty cool news too! I'm thinking "Drink beer and watch the race." would be a good job for you.

[Danno]

Wow, I know some local celebrities!

[Whip]

I'm thinking campers on Old Monarch and ride the singletrack over to the finish.

[MattB]

I'm thinking campers on Old Monarch and ride the singletrack over to the finish.

I had considered this too. It will depend on a few things for me. If I can get in a team or press car, I'd take that! But if not I could catch the start and the finish since they will take a different route than just the straight shot on 50. I'll probably have too much camera stuff to ride but could hike instead.

[porkchop]

Will Winter Park ever be included?

I'm guessing Denver finale? Looks like i'm headed to Aspen again.
Cheers!