Steamboat Springs Welcomes the
18th Annual Bicycle Tour of Colorado to Town in 2012
Up to 1500 cyclists will roll into town Wednesday, June 20th through Friday, June 22nd

Road riders climbing Rabbit Ears Pass
Photo by David Theimann, courtesy
Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association

Steamboat Springs, Colorado - The 2012 lineup of host towns for the 18th Annual Bicycle Tour of Colorado has been announced and once again, Steamboat Springs will be part of the loop tour. The 7 day, fully supported bicycle tour will come to Steamboat Springs on Wednesday, June 20th and cyclists will depart on Friday, June 22nd.

“We are very excited about this news and look forward to hosting the cyclists for two nights next summer. The additional night in town will provide a great opportunity for the cyclists to get a true taste for Steamboat Springs and also see how far Steamboat has come as a cycling summer destination. We’ll definitely plan a lot of fun activities for the whole community to partake in to welcome our guests,” said Kara Givnish, the special events director for the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association.

In the past, Steamboat has hosted the event but only for one day. The change to having a layover day in 2012 is a great opportunity to spotlight the Bike Town USA initiative and capitalize on one of the best kept secrets of the beautiful valley: over 500 miles of single track trails and road biking opportunities stretching from Wyoming to Utah.

Bicycle Tour of Colorado organizers arrange camping areas, baggage transportation, route maps, road markings, snack and water stations every 15-30 miles, bicycle repair services, and medical support along the route. The 2012 tour is limited to the first 1500 cyclists and includes stops in Fort Collins, Laramie, Saratoga, Craig, Walden and Fort Collins. For more details, visit www.bicycletourcolorado.com.

Celebrating over 100 years of service in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association works to promote summertime activities and programs. To learn more about chamber events and activities please check out www.steamboachamber.com or call the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association at (970) 879-0880.  Visit www.steamboatsummer.com