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durango - cortez - norwood - ridgway - Durango
2021 map bookJune 13 - 18,, 2021
418miles
28,484’ approximateelevation gain
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ROUTE SUPPORT SUMMARY
SUNDAY, JUNE 13• Rolling Start:
7:00am – 10:00am• Route closes: 5:00pm
MONDAY, JUNE 14• Rolling Start:
6:00am – 9:00am• Route closes: 4:00pm
TUESDAY, JUNE 15• Rolling Start:
5:00am – 8:00am• Route closes: 6:30pm
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16• Rolling Start:
7:00am – 11:00am• Route closes: 2:00pm
THURSDAY, JUNE 17• Rolling Start:
7:00am – 11:00am• Route closes: 3:00pm
FRIDAY, JUNE 18• Rolling Start:
5:00am – 7:30am• Route closes: 3:30pm
Ride The Rockies is a fully supported Tour. Route support and safety services include:
• Aid stations• Route signage• Bike Technicians• CO State Patrol• Ride officials• Ride medics• Ambulances• SAG vehicles• Course Marshals• Assistance from local law
enforcement
If you are unable to ride, SAG vehicles will be available to transport you and your bicycles. It is critical that SAG vehicles are not misused. They are on the route to support cyclists and need and are not there to ensure you make your dinner reservations. If we have riders that use SAG’s more than three times, alternative means of transporting you to the next destination town will be explored and ultimately exercised. Simply put, TRAIN for this ride and do not misuse this critical support service. When you are on the side of the road and see a SAG vehicle, please give them a thumbs up if you are okay or a thumbs down if you need assistance.
Please note there is a bus at Headquarters every morning to transport people to the next town if they feel they cannot ride. If you take the morning bus your bicycle will travel on the luggage truck and you will be responsible for removing it from the truck and bringing it to the bike corral.
SAGsROUTE SCHEDULEThese services are provided on the designate, marked routes only, during the following hours each day:
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The Key Rule: Make the right choice. Make the healthy choice. Leave nothing behind but great memories of the cyclists that came through town.
As restrictions are loosening, we ask that you do the following:
• Be respectful of others and give them spaceo Please keep socially distant as much as possible at aid stations• Masks Wear a mask if you are asked to do so.
o We are traveling through multiple municipalities and we need to be respectful of their rules
o Many businesses will ask that you wear a mask when entering, please do so
• You are required to wear a mask when you are on Southern Ute Reservation Land. This is Day 1 between Mile 6 and Mile 49 and Day 2 between mile 17 and mile 36. This is very important that you heed this request.
• Wash your hands frequently• Please refrain from spitting or snot rocketing. Carry tissues and dispose
of them appropriately
If you are COVID Vaccinated, you can go to see Liz Strawn, Event Manager near the information booth and she will have “I am COVID Vaccinated’ wristbands. You are not required to wear them but they are available if it makes you feel more comfortable. Liz Strawn or Deirdre Moynihan, Tour Director are the only two people that can verify your COVID vaccination status.
TAWI NUUCHU NA-GUKWI-VANI COVID-19 - Together we will fight COVID-19
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe
COVID PROTOCOLS
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RTR AID STATIONS
Rest stops will be located on the Tour route approx. every 15 -20 miles. RTR provides
• Hydrationo Skratch Labs Hydration Mixo Water
• Nutritiono Skratch Labs Barso Skratch Labs Chewso Honey Stingero Potato Chips, Pretzels, Trail Mix,
Nutso Fig Newtons, Cookieso Honeywell Honey Stickso Pickle Juice from The Pickle Juice
Company• Route Vendors will be onsite to
provide more hearty snacks/meals of substance at a charge
• Othero First Aid Supplieso Portapottieso Sun Screen and Hand Sanitizers
ROUTE VENDORS
Route vendors will be at SOME aid stations selling additional food. Please check your mobile app for location of route vendors every day. Average prices vary from $5-$10. Please understand menus, vendors and prices are subject to change. Due To COVID we are encouraging touchless payments GF = Gluten Free (maybe cooked on same service) V = Vegetarian
JKF Catering: Burritos, Breakfast burritos/tacos/quesadillas, pork/chicken/shrimp quesadillas & tacos, vegetarian and gluten-free options, Gatorade, soda
JT’s Grill: Cheeseburgers, ham/turkey/roast beef, pulled pork, peanut butter & honey/jam sandwiches, brats/Italian sausages, baked goods, drinks, monster pickles. GF, V
Smoothie Revolution: A blend of strawberries or mango with pineapple juice and banana. Optional protein powder added. GF, V
EAT LOCAL! This year more than ever is the time to stop in the towns we travel through and stop to support them. This is a partial list but not an exhaustive list. If you see something stop! Please note some businesses may not be open.
Day 1
• Ignacio: CJ’s Pizza (& ice cream!); Farm Fresh Market: Subway; Rose Café
• Bayfield: Bottom Shelf Brewery; Tequila’s Restaurant;
Mill St Bistro; Eepa’s Pizzaria; Blue Sky Café• Bayfield: The Coffee Merchant – 1 mile past Aid #3 –
opening from 8am – 1pm for RTR ridersDay 2
• Hesperus: Aid Station #2 – some local vendors are going to stop by!
• Mancos: Absolute Bakery & Cafe; Fahrenheit Coffee Roaster; Olio; Missy’s; Columbine Bar & Grill; Fenceline Cider; plus Artisans of Mancos and many other artisan shops
Day 3
• Dolores: Three Chicks Bakery & Deli; The Depot; Dolores River Brewery; Mi Tequila; Loops Coffee; Whistler’s Walk
• Rico: Rico Coffee; Enterprise Bar & Grill; Fireweed Mercantile & Café; Prospector; Mine Shaft Grab & Go
• Sawpit: Sawpit Mercantile• Placervilles: M&M Mercantile
Day 6
• Ouray: Mouses Chocolate & Coffee; Maggie’s Kitchen: Full Tilt Saloon; Camp-Bell Cajun; Mojo’s Coffee; Beaumont Artisan Bakery & Café
• Silverton: Three Pitts Again; The Eureka Station; Avalanche Brewing: Golden Block Brewery; Handlebar Food & Saloon
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The following schedule is similar in each host community. Highlights and times specific to a community are outlined in their respective town sections.
Community MealsHeld at the Gathering Tent at each Headquarter locations.
Breakfast: 1 hour before route opening
Lunch: On the Route
Snack: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Dinner: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Closing Day BBQ: 11:00am – 4:30pm
Eddyline Brewery Beer GardenOpen daily from 10am – 8pm. Tickets can be bought at the Info Tent for $5. Credit card payments preferred.
Cash Tips accepted
On Tuesday June 15, Epic Day Double IPA will be available for an additional $2 donation to the Two Wheels for Change Campaign.
Baggage Transportation(Times are appropriate)
Luggage can be loaded starting 1 hour prior to start time. Cyclist is responsible for loading baggage into the truck.
• Early Truck leaves between ½ hour to 1 hr prior start time
• Mid Truck leaves between ½ hour to 1 hour after start time
• Late Truck departs after end of rolling start
Headquarters (info Tent, Bike Techs, Silent Auction, Happy Llama Merchandise, St. Anthony’s Medical
Mobile, Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent, Eddyline Brewery Beer Garden, Shower Trucks) will be open from 10:00am – 8:00pm every day.
Jersey DaysShow us some of your favorite jerseys by participating in the following jersey days:
Stage 2: Colorado Jersey (But not another Tour’s jersey – a pure Colorado jersey!)
Stage 4: Favorite Past RTR Jersey
Stage 5: Favorite Team
Shuttle Service will run from approximately 5:00am – 8:30am in the departure town and from approximately 12pm – 9pm in the destination town. Specific shuttle times for lodging are listed under each town section.
DAILY SCHEDULE
DEVICE CHARGING: There are 3 options available. All
can be found at HQ.Cycle Riders Lawyer Charging Station (LOGO please!) Drop off your battery to be charged and pick it up in an hour or so.
Backroads Battery will be renting out battery packs to charge your mobile devices throughout the week.
PedalCells – Buy a very cool device that attaches to your bike and charges your device while your ride.
Please note that there are limited outlets available and RTR staff will not monitor or be responsible for any device left charging at an outlet. Do not go into buildings to find outlets
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DURANGOSATURDAY, JUNE 12
Week Long Parking: Fort Lewis College (1000 Rim Dr, Durango) Park in the West Campus Lots until full. Then move to South Rim Lots. Parking Passes will not be available at Fort Lewis College. Parking passes at $20 can be purchased at Registration/Headquarters. Credit card or exact change of $20.
2-Day Parking: 2 Day Tour Participants can park their car at the Cortez Rec Center. There will be one shuttle returning to Durango at 3:30pm. Must pay online or at Info Tent in Durango. $10
Private Caravans:
• RV’s less than 20’ (including trucks with tents): Park at LaPlata Cty Fairgrounds
• RV’s 21’+ and Non-RV(cars): Park at Durango High School
• Please follow signage & parking attendant
6/12 Shuttles:
• Parking: 1:00pm to 8:00pm• Hotel Shuttles: 1:00pm to 8:00pm• Cortez Rec Center to Durango: 3:30pm• Main Ave Trolley: Runs every 20 minutes
from 7:00am – 10:00pm. $1 per ride. Maps at Info Tent. Great way to get to the heart of Durango. Masks required
6/12 Headquarters: Info Tent; Community Info Tent; Bike Techs; Massage Sign-up;Happy Llama Merchandise; Primal Retail; Expo; Registration; Outdoor Camping; Camping Elevated; VeloFix Bike Assembly; Bike Flights bike pickup, Bike Corral, Cycle Riders Lawyer Charging Station
6/12 Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent
• 1:00pm – 4:00pm o JKF Catering: Burritos, Breakfast burritos/
tacos/quesadillas, pork/chicken/shrimp quesadillas tacos, vegetarian and gluten-free options, Gatorade, soda
o JT’s Grill: Cheeseburgers, ham/turkey/roast beef, pulled pork, peanut butter & honey/
jam sandwiches, brats/Italian sausages, baked goods, drinks, monster pickles. GF, V
o Smoothie Revolution: A blend of strawberries or mango with pineapple juice and banana. Optional protein powder added.
o Cardinal Coffee: Drip Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Cold Brew, Chai, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Decaf
• 4:00pm – 8:00pm Serendipity Catering - Chef Austin Cueto’s Kick-off Dinner
Baby Kale & Spinach Salad, Lemon Braised Chicken Thighs, Cannellini Bean Cassoulet, Haricot Vert, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, S’more Mud Pie, Chocolate Mousse, Graham Crust, Toasted Marshmallows (GF, V)
6/12 Expo & Eddyline Brewery Beer Garden 1:00pm -8:00pm - Beer tickets can be purchased at the Information Tent. $5 per beer. Nonprofit host: Durango Trails
6/12 Dining in Durango – check out downtowndurango.org/dining
Headquarters: La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Avenue, Durango, CO
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DURANGOSUNDAY, JUNE 13 – MONDAY, JUNE 14
Private Caravans: See June 12 schedule
6/13 Rolling Start: 7:00am – 10:00am
6/13 Route Closes: 5:00pm
6/13 1 Day Durango Loop Parking: Durango High School6/13 Shuttles:
• AM Hotel Shuttles: 5:30am to 9:30am• AM Parking Shuttles: 5:30am to 9:30am• PM Hotel Shuttles: 1:00pm – 9:00pm• Main Ave Trolley: Runs every 20 minutes
from 7:00am – 10:00pm. $1 per ride. Maps at Info Tent.
6/13 Headquarters: Info Tent; Community Info Tent; Bike Techs; Massage; Expo; Happy Llama Merchandise; Primal Retail; Outdoor Camping; Camping Elevated, Bike Corral; Luggage Trucks; Mobile Showers, St. Anthony’s Medical Mobile
Clinic, Cycle Riders Lawyer Charging Station
6/13 Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent • 6:00am- 9:00am Serendipity Breakfast:
Oatmeal Bar, Southwestern Scramble with Turkey Sausage, Southwestern Scramble with Tofu, Fresh Fruit Cup, Pastry Chef’s Choice Muffin/Bread (G,V)
• 6:00am – 2:00pm Cardinal Coffee: Drip Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Cold Brew, Chai, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Decaf
• 10:00am – 4:00pm o JT’s Grill: Cheeseburgers, ham/turkey/roast
beef, pulled pork, peanut butter & honey/jam sandwiches, brats/Italian sausages, baked goods, drinks, monster pickles. GF, V
o Smoothie Revolution: A blend of strawberries or mango with pineapple juice and banana. Optional protein powder.
• 4:00pm – 8:00pm Serendipity -Dinner o Arugula & Quinoa Salad, Lean Flank Steak
with Chimichurri Sauce, Classic Smashed Potatoes; Maple Glazed Carrots, Apple Cobbler (GF/V)
6/13 Expo & Eddyline Brewery Beer Garden
11:00am -8:00pm - Beer tickets can be purchased at the Information Tent. $5 per beer Nonprofit host: Durango Trails
• 4:00pm Route Preview with Jason Sumner, Route Coordinator & Deirdre Moynihan, Tour Director
• 4:30pm DPCF & RTR Host Community Grant Program Check Presentation: Durango Creative District
6/14 Shuttles
• Hotel Shuttles: 5:30am – 8:30am• Parking Shuttle: 2 pick-ups 7:30am & 8:30am• Durango to Cortez: 8:30am – for anyone not
riding6/14 Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent • 5:00am- 8:00am Serendipity Breakfast:
Oatmeal Bar, Breakfast Bread Pudding with Blueberries, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fresh Fruit Cup, Hard Boiled Eggs (GF/V)
• 5:00am – 8:00am Cardinal Coffee: Drip Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Cold Brew, Chai, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Decaf
6/14 Rolling Start: 6:00am – 9:00am
Headquarters: La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Avenue, Durango, CO
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ONE DAY OPTIONS:
Day 1 Durango Loop - Sunday, June 13
• Parking: Durango High School• Pick up your packet at the Information Tent - your t-shirt will be in
the packet• Don’t forget to stop by the Info Tent to get your Finishers RTR Pin
when you finish
Day 5 Ridgway Loop – Thursday, June 17
• Parking: Ouray County 4-H Event Center & Fairground• Pick up your packet at the Information Tent - your t-shirt will be in
the packet• Don’t forget to stop by the Info Tent to get your Finishers RTR Pin
when you finish
TWO DAY TOUR
Day 1 Durango Loop – Sunday, June 13
Day 2 Durango to Cortez – Monday, June 14
Parking Options:
• Park at Cortez Recreation Center Shuttle to Durango at 3:30pm, Saturday, June 12
• Park at Fort Lewis College Shuttle to Durango at 6:00pm, Tuesday, June 14
Don’t forget to stop by the Info Tent to get your Finishers Pin when you arrive
Once again, RTR is excited to offer additional options to riders that cannot do the full week tour with the two 1-Day Tours and the 2 Day Tour Option. These options are also great way for family/friends that are providing support to do a bit of riding.
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CORTEZMONDAY, JUNE 14 – TUESDAY, JUNE 15
Private Caravans:
• RVs: West side of park, off of Mildred Rd• Non-RV’s: East side of park, off of Roger
Smith Ave6/14 Route Closes: 4:00pm6/14 Shuttles:
• Hotel Shuttles: 1:00pm – 8:00pm• Cortez to Durango: 6:00pm• Local Shuttle to Downtown: 3:00pm –
9:00pm6/14 Headquarters: Info Tent; Community Info Tent; Bike Techs; Massage; Happy Llama Merchandise, Outdoor Camping; Camping Elevated; Bike Corral; St. Anthony’s Medical Mobile Center; Cycle Riders Lawyer Charging Station
6/14 Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent
• 10:00am – 4:00pm o Smoothie Revolution: A blend of
strawberries or mango with pineapple juice and banana. Optional protein powder added
o Cardinal Coffee: Drip Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Cold Brew, Chai, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Decaf and yummy cookies
o Community Snacks• 4:00pm – 8:00pm
o Serendipity -Dinner Mixed Field Greens Salad w/House Citrus Vinaigrette, Grilling on site: Gourmet Burgers with fixings, Plant Based Burgers, Buns, Classic Potato Chips, Strawberry Shortcake (GF/V)
6/14 Eddyline Brewery Beer Garden 11:00am -8:00pm - Beer tickets can be purchased at the Information Tent. $5 per beer
• 3:00pm Route Preview with Jason Sumner, Route Coordinator & Deirdre Moynihan, Tour Director
• 3:30pm DPCF & RTR Host Community Grant Program Check Presentation: United Way of Southwest Colorado – Montezuma County
• 4:00pm Music: Bentley Monk, Singer/Songwriter who plays music that spans the ages
• 5:15pm Native American Dancers: They will be offering a traditional Ute blessing for the safety of the riders
• 7:00pm Music: Bentley Monk6/15 Shuttles• Hotel Shuttles: 4:00am – 8:00am
6/15 Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent
• 4:30am- 8:00am Serendipity Breakfast: Oatmeal Bar, Huevos Rancheros Casserole w/Green Chili, Tofu Rancheros Casserole Green Chili, Salsa Roja on the Side, Breakfast Sausage, Plant Based Breakfast Sausage, Fresh Fruit Cup (GF/V)
• 4:30am – 8:00am Cardinal Coffee: Drip Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Cold Brew, Chai, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Decaf
6/15 Rolling Start: 5:00am – 8:00am
Headquarters: Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez
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DAY 3 LOGISTICS
Day 3 – Tuesday, June 15 – Special NotesDay 3, known as the “Norwood Crusher” is going to be a challenging day. There will be extra SAG support as well as buses on the route and there is no shame in taking a ride if you need it. There are also options for riders staying in Telluride/Mountain Village hotels.
These are the options:
1. Mile 64.9 – The RTR route will take a left on to CR63L. Law enforcement will be onsite to assist with the left-hand turn. Riders that would like to ride their bikes directly to their hotels in Telluride can go straight on Rte 145. IMPORTANT: The route on Rte 145 from that intersection to Telluride is not supported by RTR and you accept the risk of not continuing on the official route. No support means: no signage, no course marshals, no SAGS, no medical, no mechanics, no aid stations. Riders would rejoin the route on Wednesday, June 16th and will ride their bikes from their hotels.
2. Mile 81.1 – (Aid Station #7 – Down Valley Park, Placerville) RTR will provide a 24 hour secured bike corral at Aid Station 7. Riders that are staying in Telluride can leave their bikes at the bike corral and take a shuttle to their hotels. On Wednesday, June 16th the shuttle will take riders from their hotels back to the Aid Station to pick up their bikes and join the ride. Bikes will not be shuttled from Aid Station #7 to Telluride
3. Mile 100.5 – (Norwood Finish) There will be shuttles back and forth from Norwood to Telluride throughout the day and again in the morning on Wednesday, June 16th to start the ride. RTR provides hotel shuttles in each town. Anyone that finishes in Norwood would leave their bike at the secured bike corral at the Norwood Headquarters
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NORWOODTUESDAY, JUNE 15 – WED., JUNE 16
Private Caravans:
• RV’s – behind Fairground Exhibit Hall, enter off of South Rd
• Non-RV’s – Norwood School Parking Lot , Cedar St to Summit St
6/15 Route Closes: 6:30pm
6/15 Headquarters: Info Tent; Community Info Tent; Bike Techs; Massage; Happy Llama Merchandise; Outdoor Camping; Camping Elevated, Bike Corral, Yurt Village, Luggage Trucks, Mobile Showers, St. Anthony’s Medical Mobile Clinic; Cycle Riders Lawyer Charging Station
6/15 Shuttles
• Hotel Shuttles from Norwood to Telluride: 2:00pm – 9:00pm
• Hotel Shuttles from Down Valley Park, Placerville: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
6/15 Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent
• 10:00am – 4:00pm o Smoothie Revolution: A blend of
strawberries or mango with pineapple juice and banana. Optional protein powder added.
o Community Snacks • 4:00pm – 8:00pm Serendipity Dinner
o Caesar Salad, Sausage Lasagna, Veggie Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Tiramisu (GF/V)
6/15 Expo & Eddyline Brewery Beer Garden 11:00am -8:00pm - Beer tickets can be purchased at the Information Tent.
• 5:00pm Route Preview with Jason Sumner & Deirdre Moynihan
• 5:30pm DPCF & RTR Host Community Grant Program Check Presentation: Norwood Food Bank
6/15 Norwood Highlights:
• Pig Wash Bike Wash hosted by High Country Bicycles - 11:00am – 8:00pm self serve
• High Country Bicycles will be open 11:30am – 5:00pm
• Live Music: it will be close to HQ but far enough away that those that need to sleep can!
• Dark Skies: Baseball Field next to HQ is the ideal location for dark sky viewing but anywhere in Town you will be able to observe the beautiful sky
6/16 Shuttles
• Hotel Shuttles from Telluride to Norwood: 6:00am; 7:30am; 9:00am only
• Hotel Shuttles TO Down Valley Park, Placerville: 7:00am, 8:30am only
• Shuttle from Norwood to Ridgway: 11:00am only
6/16 Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent
• 6:00am- 9:30am Serendipity Breakfast: Oatmeal Bar, Protein Pancakes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Hard Boiled Eggs, Fresh Fruit Cup (GF/V)
• 6:00am- 9:30am Cardinal Coffee: Drip Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Cold Brew, Chai, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Decaf
6/16 Rolling Start: 7:00am – 11:00am
Headquarters: San Miguel County Fairgrounds , 1165 Summit Street, Norwood, CO
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RIDGWAYWED., JUNE 16 – THUR., JUNE 17
Private Caravans:
• All Private Caravans park in the North side of the Fairgrounds
• Please follow signs and directions from parking attendants
6/16 Route Closes: 2:00pm
6/16 Headquarters: Info Tent; Community Info Tent; Bike Techs; Massage; Happy Llama Merchandise; Primal Retail; Outdoor Camping; Camping Elevated, Bike Corral, Luggage Trucks, Mobile Showers, St. Anthony’s Medical Mobile Clinic, Cycle Riders Lawyer Charging Station
6/16 Shuttles
• Hotel Shuttles: 12:00pm – 10:00pm• Recreation Shuttles: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
6/16 Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent
• 10:00am – 4:00pm o Smoothie Revolution: A blend of
strawberries or mango with pineapple juice and banana. Optional protein powder added.
o JKF Catering: Burritos, Breakfast burritos/tacos/quesadillas, pork/chicken/shrimp quesadillas tacos, vegetarian and gluten-free options, Gatorade, soda
• 12:00pm – 2:00pm o Cardinal Coffee: Drip Coffee, Espresso
Drinks, Cold Brew, Chai, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Decaf and yummy cookies
• 4:00pm – 8:00pm Serendipity Dinner: Greek Salad. Greek Chicken Kabobs, Orzo with Lemon & Herbs, Pita Triangles, Hummus, “Honey” (Agave) Cake (GF/V)
6/16 Eddyline Brewery Beer Garden 10:00am -8:00pm - Beer tickets can be purchased at the Information Tent. $5 per beer.
• 4:00pm Route Preview with Jason Sumner, Route Coordinator & Deirdre Moynihan, Tour Director
• 4:30pm DPCF & RTR Host Community Grant Program Check Presentation: Weehawken Creative Arts
• 6:30pm Ridgway Old West Fest will be onsite with 50th anniversary True Grit Book and memorabilia
• 7:30pm Movie Night: “True Grit” hosted by Ouray County Ranch History Museumo Popcorn & Snacks sold by Ridgway
School District 6/17 Shuttles
• Hotel Shuttles: 6:30am – 10:30am6/17 Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent
• 6:00am- 9:30am Serendipity Breakfast: Oatmeal Bar, Vegetable Frittata, Vegan Vegetable Frittata, Potato Hash, Elk Sausage, Fresh Fruit Cup (GF/V)
• 6:00am- 9:30am Cardinal Coffee: Drip Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Cold Brew, Chai, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Decaf
6/17 Rolling Start: 7:00am – 11:00am
Headquarters: Ouray County 4-H Events Center & Fairgrounds, 22739 US-550, Ridgway 81432
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The shorter routes on Wednesday 6/16 & Thursday 6/17 allow for time to explore Ouray County. A shuttle bus has been arranged to help transport you to these locations. For full details go to mobile app or the Info Tent. Here are some possibilities:
• Ridgway State Park – Beach day at Ridgway State Park o SUP, Kayak and Canoe Rentals – (Reservations Required) - RIGS
970 626-4462 o Montrose Surf and Cycle – 970 249-8730o Beach Access – (Water Level Allowing): swimming, water sports,
snack bar• Fly Fishing – ½ Day Guided Tours, (8am-noon, 1:30-5) RIGS 970 626-
4462 • Divide Ranch & Golf Club – 970 626-5284 - Rental Equipment and
Carts Provided • Jeep, Razors and ATV’s Tours and Rentals
o Colorado West Jeep Rentals and Tours o San Juan Scenic Jeeps
• Ouray Via Ferrata – Cliff Climbing & Sky Bridges 970 946-2089 8:30 am - 4PM - Special Price $149
• San Juan Mountain Guides – (970) 325-4925 Hiking, Trekking, Intro to Rock and Alpine Climbing, advanced options are available as well
• High Altitude Wildflower Walk & Talk – 8 am-12 pm Thursday, June 17 - bit.ly/RTRFlower
• Gold Mountain Trail Rides – Guided Local Horse Rides- (970) 318-0444)• Sherbino Theater – Sherbino.org
o Wednesday, June 16 - Gracie Jessop Live in the Courtyard 5:30pm or 7:30pm $15
o Thursday, June 17 - John Statz Live in the Courtyard 5:30pm or 7:30pm $15
• Sky Bar/Chipeta Solar – Wednesday, June 16 - David Nunn Live – Chipeta Solar 6pm - Free
• Ouray County Ranch History Museum – (970) 316-1085 Admission $5• Ridgway Railroad Museum – Open Daily 9-5 Will open in the
afternoon and run the train • Ouray Hot Springs Pool – (970) 325-7073 Hours 12pm - 8pm, $18 per
day• Ridgway Creative District – visit some of the galleries:
ridgwaycreativedistrict.com• Ridgway Chamber of Commerce – ridgwaycolorado.com/• Ouray Visitors Bureau – visitouray.com• Ridgway Wrench will offer $30 check over plus 20% off merch to RTR
participants. ridgwaywrench.com
EXPLORE OURAY COUNTY
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RIDGWAYTHURSDAY, JUNE 17 – FRIDAY, JUNE 18
Private Caravans: Please refer to Wednesday, June 16th
6/17 Route Closes: 3:00pm
6/17 Headquarters: Info Tent; Community Info Tent; Bike Techs; Massage; Happy Llama Merchandise; Primal Retail; Outdoor Camping; Camping Elevated, Bike Corral, Luggage Trucks, Mobile Showers, St. Anthony’s Medical Mobile Clinic, Cycle Riders Lawyer Charging Station, Expo
6/17 Shuttles
• Hotel Shuttles: 1:00pm – 9:00pm• Recreation Shuttles: 10:00am – 5:00pm
6/17- Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent
• 10:00am – 4:00pm o Smoothie Revolution: A blend of
strawberries or mango with pineapple juice and banana. Optional protein powder added
o JT’s Grill: Cheeseburgers, ham/turkey/roast beef, pulled pork, peanut butter & honey/jam sandwiches, brats/Italian sausages, baked goods, drinks, monster pickles. GF, V
o Cardinal Coffee: Drip Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Cold Brew, Chai, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Decaf and yummy cookies
• 4:00pm – 8:00pm o Serendipity Dinner: Southwestern Salad
with Sweet Corn and Tomatoes, Jalapeno Ranch, Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas, Red Chile Enchiladas, Cilantro Lime Rice, Tortilla Chips served with Salsa Roja & Guacamole, Tres Leche Cake (GF/V)
6/17 Eddyline Brewery Beer Garden 10:00am -8:00pm - Beer tickets can be purchased at the Information Tent. $5 per beer
• 4:00pm Route Preview with Jason Sumner, Route Coordinator & Deirdre Moynihan, Tour
Director• 4:30pm DPCF & RTR Host Community Grant
Program Check Presentation: Voyager Youth Program
• 5:00pm Alumni Honor Roll and Pin Presentation
• 5:30pm Primal Wear Annual Team Spirit and Jersey Contest
• 6:30pm – 8:30pm Music: David Nunn & The Bad Habits
6/18 Shuttles
• Hotel Shuttles: 4:30am – 7:00am6/18 Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent
• 4:30am- 7:00am Serendipity Breakfast: Oatmeal Bar, Breakfast Sandwich with Egg and Cheese, Sliced Honey Ham, Breakfast Sandwich w/Marinated Tofu, Fresh Fruit Cup (GF/V)
• 4:30am- 7:00am Cardinal Coffee: Drip Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Cold Brew, Chai, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Decaf
6/18 Rolling Start: 5:00am – 7:30am
Headquarters: Ouray County 4-H Events Center & Fairground, 22739 US-550, Ridgway
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DURANGOFRIDAY, JUNE 18
6/18 Route Closes: 3:30pm
6/18 Headquarters: Info Tent; Community Info Tent; Bike Techs; Massage; Happy Llama Merchandise; Primal Retail; Outdoor Camping; Camping Elevated, Bike Corral, Luggage Trucks, Mobile Showers, St. Anthony’s Medical Mobile Clinic, Cycle Riders Lawyer Charging Station, Expo
6/18- Swire Coca Cola Gathering Tent
• 10:00am – 4:30pm o Smoothie Revolution: A blend of
strawberries or mango with pineapple juice and banana. Optional protein powder added
o Cardinal Coffee: Drip Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Cold Brew, Chai, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Decaf and yummy cookies
• 11:00am – 4:30pm Serendipity FINAL BBQ: Vinaigrette Coleslaw, BBQ Chicken and Ribs, Plant Based Sausages, Classic BBQ Sauce, Campfire Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Hawaiian Rolls, and YOU DID IT DESSERT! Double Fudge Brownie topped with Whipped Cream, Sprinkles and a Cherry on Top! (GF/V)
6/18 Eddyline Brewery Beer Garden 10:00am -5:00pm - Beer tickets can be purchased at the Information Tent. $5 per beer
• 3:30pm DPCF & RTR Host Community Grant Program Check Presentation: United Way of Southwest Colorado
• 4:00pm Thank You Crew Caravan & Parade• 4:30pm Closing Ceremony
o Raffle Prize winnerso A big loud cheer for doing a ride in 2021!
6/18 Shuttles
• Parking Shuttles: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Headquarters: Ouray County 4-H Events Center & Fairgrounds, 22739 US-550, Ridgway
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COMMUNITY DRAWING
In lieu of the Annual Traveling Auction, we will be having a Community Drawing. For every donation of $10 you can place your name in a drawing for one of the community baskets that will be on display at the Info Booth at HQ every day. Increase your donation and increase your chances at some wonderful items for your next visit to Southwestern Colorado.
$10 Donation = 1 chance
$25 Donation = 3 chances
$50 Donation = 7 chances
$100 Donation = 16 chances
Some of the other items you may win in the drawing:
• An entry into the 2022 Ride The Rockies• An entry into the 2022 Prologue Experience includes Ride The Rockies• An entry into the 2021 RTR Getaway: Gold Rush Gravel (July 9-11, 2021)• An entry into the 2021 RTR Getaway: Cottonwood Classic (October 1-3, 2021)• An artwork from Glassium Design• And a few other fun items!
Winners will be pulled at the Closing Ceremony at 4:30pm Friday, June 18th at LaPlata County Fairgrounds In Durango. You must be present to claim your prize of have someone claim it!
DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
All proceeds from Ride The Rockies go to the Denver Post Community Foundation (DPCF) , a 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit organization. DPCF serves to improve and enrich the
lives of those in our community by raising and distributing funds to Colorado nonprofit agencies serving the areas of arts, youth, education and human services. For more information, visit denverpostcommunity.com
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We are proud to give away $18,000 in grant money to non-profits from our 2021 Host Communities. A $3,000 grant will be given to the following organizations:
DURANGO - Durango Creative DistrictThe Durango Creative District was formed by a steering committee of arts and culture representatives and passionate community members in the summer of 2018 and is run by Colorado Creative Industries. The Durango Creative District aims to increase jobs, incomes, and investments in creative places. After being launched as a nonprofit agency in January 2020, DCD has been able to fund 11 public art projects through a program called the Durango Art Brigade, develop and draft a 5-year Cultural Plan in partnership with over 60 local arts and culture representatives and City of Durango staff and develop an online Creative Directory in which local creatives can list their goods and services for free.
Check presentation: Durango HQ, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 4:30pm
CORTEZ, DURANGO - United Way of Southwest Colorado UWSC makes grants to nonprofits, manages emergency financial assistance, provides a 211 resource service, provides a volunteer management website, and manages Team UP collective impact work, which includes an AmeriCorps program. During the pandemic, UWSC provided financial coaching for nonprofits, led an effort to provide computer ownership and low-cost broadband for underserved families (PCS for Kids), and started a collaborative group to address significant learning loss and mental health struggles among area students (Team UP for summer). Approximately 10,000 people in Montezuma County are served each year. This work helps people increase education attainment levels, increase personal financial stability, and improve health. At least 66% of those assisted are low income in this rural region that also includes the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribes. The counties of Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan are served.
Durango Check presentation: Durango HQ, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 4:30pm
Cortez Check presentation: Cortez HQ, Cortez Recreation Center, 3:30pm
NORWOOD - Norwood Food Bank (Christ in F.O.C.U.S. Church)
Norwood Food Bank began 11 years ago at Norwood Southern Baptist Church when a few individuals wanted to make a difference by addressing food insecurity issues for people in Norwood. With limited resources and a few dedicated individuals, the Food Bank has been providing food to about 30 families with the intention of supplementing their food resources, not meeting the need entirely. The staff also spends time building relationships and learning what else clients need. Seniors in Nucla and Naturita who receive food through the Senior Commodities Food Program were recently added to the Food Bank’s clientele, doubling the number of families served.
Check presentation: Norwood HQ: San Miquel County Fairgrounds, 5:30pm
THE DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION/RTR GRANT PROGRAM
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RIDGWAY - Weehawken Creative Arts
Weehawken Creative Arts was established in 2004 with the original goal of economic development for Ouray County through the arts. Unique to WCA is the fact that the organization has never put an emphasis on location, as Weehawken is an arts program not a place. Classrooms are rented not owned, allowing the facilities and programs to be fluid, based on demand. Today, Weehawken programs are actively offered in Ridgway, Ouray, Silverton and Montrose. In addition to traditional arts programs, classes include programming such as dance, theatre, Spanish, culinary arts, literary arts, youth mountain biking, karate, yoga and science exploration. While focused on adults in the beginning, today 70% of programming is geared towards youth. Over the years, Weehawken has grown to be the provider of many of the region’s favorite cultural events. The RTR grant will help fund the needs-based and nominated scholarships or work-trade hours for youth who wish to participate in programming, playing a major role in increasing and supporting accessibility of youth programs in the region.
Check presentation: Ridgway HQ: Ouray County 4-H Fairgrounds, 4:30pm
OURAY - Voyager Youth Program
The Voyager Youth Program was founded in 1997 when a group of local parents saw there was little for kids to do when school was not in session. They collaborated to fill the gap with a small summer day camp. Over time, the organization has grown to include an after school program, a summer enrichment program, substance use prevention programs and a county-wide coalition of citizens that strengthen youth support systems. The after school and summer enrichment programs provide critical childcare for 5 to 12-year-olds. Voyager is currently the only licensed childcare center in rural Ouray County with a population just under 5,000. At the teen center, alternative activities like Adventure Wednesdays, and substance use prevention programs serve teens 12 and older. Voyager also facilitates the Ouray County Communities That Care coalition which identifies and implements youth
support strategies relevant the community. This proven and evidence-based process is grounded in positive youth development and engages youth and adults in collaborative problem solving.
Check presentation: Ridgway HQ: Ouray County 4-H Fairgrounds, 4:30pm
THE DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION/RTR GRANT PROGRAM (CONT.)
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MERCHANDISETWO WHEELS FOR CHANGE CAMPAIGN
Donations to the The Two Wheels For Change Campaign will benefit the Denver Post Community Foundation and a diverse mix of charitable organizations that provide cycling stewardship to those in need. We believe at Ride The Rockies that it is our responsibility as fellow cyclists to do our part in making cycling accessible to everyone, no matter what their life circumstances are. Change someone’s life in need with the gift of cycling.
Monies raised through the Two Wheels Campaign assist Ride The Rockies in supporting organizations such as the Adaptive Sports Center, Bicycle Colorado and a group of veterans that are on the tour. We are able to send an annual contribution to Bicycle Colorado in support of their advocacy efforts to ensure a safe environment for cyclist in Colorado. Additionally, we are able to provide complimentary entries to the participants of the Adaptive Sports Center and members of the armed forces so they can participate in Ride The Rockies every year.
Commemorate your Ride The Rockies 2021 experience by bringing home a souvenir from our merchandise tent. We will have limited edition items; t-shirts, long sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, hats, Primal technical garments, and more. Show your friends and family where you’ve been and the amazing feat you’ve accomplished by bringing home a gift. You will find the merchandise tent conveniently located at our Headquarters in each host community.
Purchase a Norwood Crusher T-shirt. Net proceeds will benefit the Prime Time Early Learning Center in Norwood CO. Limited quantity.
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RIDE THE ROCKIES IS SOCIAL
For everyone that posts on social media and uses the hashtag #RideTheRockies your name will be entered to win a free entry into the 2022 Ride The Rockies. If you use the Hashtag #RideThe Rockies and tag us as well, you will be entered to win two free entries to the 2022 Ride The Rockies so you can bring your mother!
Facebook: @RidetheRockiesFans
Instagram: @RidetheRocks
Twitter: @RidetheRockies
And here are some more social media challenges for you. Take a selfie with any of the following, tag Ride The Rockies and win prizes!
• Jason Sumner, moderator of the RTR Webinar Series or Jason Carolan, from Flexential at a Summit, tag Ride The Rockies and you will automatically get a 50% discount for 2022 Entry plus a $10 coupon for some 2021 RTR Merchandise at the Happy Llama Merchandise Tent. o Hashtag #Flexential with Jason Carolan and get an extra
$10 coupon! o Get both Jasons in the photo and you automatically win
entry into 2022• Find Nick Legan, one of our panelists from the Let’s Get
Dirty webinar, tag Ride The Rockies and receive a 50% discount for 2022 Entry plus a $10 coupon for some 2019 RTR Merchandise at the Happy Llama Merchandise Tent
• Take a photo that showcases any of our sponsors & partners, tag Ride The Rockies and the sponsor or partner and get a $25 coupon for some 2021 RTR Merchandise at the Happy Llama Merchandise Tent
There is a daily photo contest on social media. Post by 5pm daily with the hashtag #RideTheRockies
and you will be eligible for fun swag!
$10 Merchandise Coupons will be handed out every night at the Information Booth. Must have proof of
photo! Entry discounts will be mailed to you.
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LEAVE NO TRACE: CARE FOR COLORADO PRINCIPLES
Know Before You Go: Do your research to know what you’ll need. Take a reusable water bottle everywhere
Stick To Trails: Help natural areas stay natural by staying on the path
Leave It As You Find It: Take home the beauty in a photo and not in your luggage
Trash the Trash: If you pack it in, pack it out. You come across trash, pick it up
Be Careful With Fire: Keep campfires small, and put them out until you can handle the embers
Keep Wildlife Wild: No feeding, approaching or touching, no matter how cue they are
Share Our Trails & Parks: Yield to the uphill bikers and hikers; silence your cell phone & search for the trail less traveled
Recycle your Bike Tubes! Please make sure you put your used tubes
in the right containers so Green Guru can turn them into new bike
gear sewn in the USA!
Landfill or Recycle – Please be conscientious and put things in
the right containers! Cans, plastic, cardboard – put it in recycling not the trash can! You can do
it! Pay attention please – it is so important!
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Podium Teams Team DPF - Davis Phinney FoundationSamaritan CyclingTeam Flexential Paceline Teams Adapative Sports CenterBoulder Cycle Club Team Fou de Montagnes Mountain Goats We Ride 4Peloton Teams365 Cannabis4FunAir ForceAirparkAssist-2-Sell Buyers & Selleres ChoiceAvout RacingBananaBBCBCMDBEST e-BIKE RIDERS / TEAM YAMAHABig Ole Bike ClubBike me up Scotty!Biker Chicks and a ManBitchStix Firefly
Black Swift / CycletonBlank StareBlue Ridge Storage Center INCBMA Brute SquadBoulder OrthopedicsBozeman BikersBreckenridge Real Estate ExpertsCarlos O’Brien RacingChain GangChallenge AspenChamber Chainring ChampionsCharles River WheelersCognativesColorado’s Electric CooperativesCycledelicsDave&DaveDeerfield AcademyDMM SolutionsDSDDurango Wheel ClubEaten by CannibalsEissbikeFiddy PlusFlat-landersFort Carson SRU
Fort Collins Cycling ClubFriends of IsaacFull Moon VistaGiddup Nancy!Go4GrahamGolden Eagle Rides AgainGreat Divide Brewing CompanyGuardiansGuffey LightHeads UpHubbaHubbaKathi’s CrewKerwickM&MMagnetrol MeraudersMeadow MountainmillsnooneMountain GoatsMountain MafiaMoveDaddy.comMS DOSNerd FitnessNFBC1Nice BikersNo Ride AroundOCD - Obsessive Cycling Disorder
ORNERYOTMPadano’sParker BrothersPathways PedalersPeace CoffeePerserverancePhysioRacingPiedmont PedlarsPrimal - Audi DenverQueen City WheelsR5cycleryRacer X CyclingReynolds Racing/CRJRide or Die CyclingRogue RidersRTR OhioRTT Bike ShopSaddleUpSalt Lick Ranch, LLCSCCCSchwab racingShark Tooth CyclingSoBikeMeSoCoVeloSoloYOLOSouth West Cycling Club
Southern VelotrottersSpirit of SeattleSportsman’s/Team OneSPY/Giant/RIDE/MRISquadra ProstataSteamboat VeloSWAMI’sSWIPET AkaiTeam AHATeam BonnevilleTeam ButterfieldTeam Buzzards BayTeam California-VermontTeam Cathy HigginsTeam ChristopherTeam CoventryTeam Do Awesome, World Bicycle ReliefTeam EdwardsTeam EvergreenTeam I ProTeam Iron CityTeam Kyle’s Bike ShopTeam Live OakTeam McGovernTeam ProPower/ Cycle Solutions
Team Red RockTeam ShellTeam SimianTeam Summerhill VeloTeam SuncorTeam TaylorTeam Thibodeaux’s SisterTeam TTTTeam WaldoTeam Young Life TulsaTeasy RidersTempels of DoomTexas Flatlanders Cycling TeamThis Beats WorkingTime in the saddleTimmons TandemTrailbreak PartnersTravel JunkiesTrek-N-UphillUMRUniversal RacingUSGS & FriendsVail HealthVicious CycleWorld Bicycle Relief
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A special thanks to our great partners that have made this year’s event possible.
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10 – 14 years Richard Altman (10)Dija Amer (14)Rebecca Arndt (11)Ilene Badain (10)Michael Bailey (13)Chris Bement (13)Lori Benvenuto (11)Steven Boehmer (11)Virgil Borman (10)Jon Bradley (12)Scott Brierley (11)Bob Brown (11)Kevin Brown (11)MaryLou Brown (10)Rita Brown (11)Tom Brown (11)William Burge (11)Jason Carolan (10)
Dale Cantell (11)Denise Crepeau (11)Kenneth Dahlke (13)Polly Dawkins (10)Nicholas Day (11)Tom Dea (11)Vince DeRose (11)Charley Dickey (11)David Eaton (13)Hal Ellis (12)Barbara Engers (10)Joshua Finkler (14)Kevin Gabos (11)Frank Garate (11)John Garbarino (13)Meg Glazner (11)Whit Goodrich (10)Tony Greening (11)Katie Guiffre (10)Robert Hagen (11)
Michael Henry (11)William Hobart (12)Stephen Holden (12)Glenn Horn (11)Brett Howard (10)Mark Howard (11)Debra Hutson (11)Dan Igoe (11)Dale Jensen (13)Christopher S. Keller
(13)Bob Kelly (11)Amy Kent (11)Bill Kiester (11)Gary Kleeman (12)Daniel Knauss (10)Walter Kreidt (13)Stephen Larson (14)Rachel Leahy (12)Greg Leonard (11)
Kelly Leonard (11)Amelia Long (11)Tim Lubben (10)Chris Lucas (11)Lynn MacCoun (10)James Maronick (10)Hank Martin (13)John Meiners (13)Mel Messmer (10)Ian Monk (14)David Mosca (10)Todd Munson (10)Herb Myers (11)Gene Nagle (12)Sue Noone (14)Ray Olson (10)Becky O’Rourke (12)Stephen Osgood (14)Dave Ottman (10)Eric Perryman (13)
Chris Peterson (11)Paul Pirkle (12)Craig Pollitt (14)Terri Porter (14)Rob Rollins (13)Russell Roundtree (11)Tom Schwein (10)Russ Shaw (12)Marv Spyker (11)Suzy Spyker (11)Erlinda Stafford (10)Peter Stainton (14)Dan Sullivan (12)Jeffrey Swallow(12)Charles Taylor (11)Edward Tidik (14)Glenn Tubb (11)Julie Turner (12)Michael Vander
Meulen (11)Hans Vandongeren
(13)Karthik
Venkataraman (11)
Julia Vogt (11)Patricia Walker (12)Robin Waterman (11)Richard White (13)Kent Wohler (11)Brad Woodworth(10)Brent Wyman (10)Bill Young (11)Ed Zucker (13)15 – 19 yearsRoy Burger (15)Steven Callahan(15)Daniel Canjar (15)Mary Cole (16)John Curtiss (16)Alice Davis (16)Kurt Davis (18)Eric Dille (18)Wayne Dubois (16)Jenny Filter (15)Steve Fredrick (19)Kelly Garrod (16)Gary Gurtler (16)
Susan Hickman (15)Richard Howell (17)Sharon Madison (17)Stephen McGervey
(18)David McMahon (19)Robert Milhous (16)Steve Mills (15)Greg M. Morris (16)Louis Morris (19)Bob Morrison (17)Greg Olmstead (16)Todd Parks (15)Joan Peterson (15)Debra Rella (17)Kim Rio (15)Henry Schultz (16)Thomas Sheldon(16)Dave Smith (16)Josef Steiner (15)John Sweet (15)Brent Taylor (16)Hannis Thompson
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20 – 24 yearsRodger Ames (20)Ray Anderson (20)Roger Burnett (24)Tom Cordova (21)Sharon Crawford (20)Paul Gregg (20)Donna Groves (22)Jeff Groves (22)Scott Hendrick (20)Donald Hinsvark (21)Ray Jenkins (21)John Kreutzfeldt (22)Richard Lamb (20)Dave Lisson (21)Judy Lokey (20)Liz Marshall (21)Chris McManus (21)William Pratt (21)David Shaw (22)Janet Slate (20)David Stevens (21)Steve Twitty (22)Dean von Holdt (21)
Warren Wadsworth (20)
25 – 29 yearsMartin Burton (26)Pete Dempsey (27)Warren Eaton (25)John Fleagle (26)Nancy Howell (25)Len Sandoval (25)Charles Stice (25)Grant Stice (26)30+ yearsJohn McKee (33)John Nichols (30)Don Richards (35)
Years is based on the registration questions: How many years have your ridden plus we added 2021!
ALUMNI HONOR ROLL - THANK YOU!
The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew and live through it. —Doug Bradbury
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Ride The Rockies/Denver Post Community Foundation StaffDeirdre Moynihan-Tour
DirectorZach Cooley – Event
Manger - VenuesLaura Driscoll/Go Ahead
PR-Media CoordinatorDominque Maderal –
Volunteer CoordinatorLiz Strawn – Event
Manager- COVID Logistics
Jason Sumner –Route Coordinator
Wally Zediker-Community Coordinator
Aaron Zoerner-Route Coordinator
Denver Post Community Foundation StaffTracy Ulmer-President
& CEO
Carol Cline-Administrative & Event Manager
Stacy Shafer-Communications & Grant Manager
Kim Sharp-Leyba-Graphic Designer
CrewJay AbrahamRobin AllenJill AndersonJean BarbagliaKeith BlanchardKent ClarkJim CookeRossi CookePaul DefersePeter DeferseGeoff DukeJenni FordKaitlyn FordLee FrauselJulie GarmentEllen GoldsmithChris GrealishDonna GrovesJeff Groves
Brian HamiltonRobert HarveyChristine HolubGuadalupe IsringhausenWilma JonesRobert KodisLavanya KrishnanTyler LakeAinslie MacEachranLeah MaderalGary McKennaMichael McloughlinBill MoenchKristen MontoyaPatrick QuamKatie RatheChristina RoachMichael RoeAlison RosaDave RosalesSteve SkinnerLeslie Scarborough Carrie Sonneborn Stephanie Struble Maddy SullivanBrent TaylorAlison TorvikJulie Torvik
Karthik VenkataramanLisa WaldJanet ZangMike Zayatz Maddie ZedikerBill ZurinskasMedical TeamJohn Nichols, MD,
Medical DirectorCentura/St. Anthony’s
Medical CenterBill DolanAshton MessmerMelody MessmerStadium Medical Meghan AdasRodger AmesOtis McKayMikayla PassananteEmily SilvermanRide Medics Jonathan CarterEvan ConantMichael DoyonDave FaganJane “Janka” FlaskaRonald KayDavid Kirch
Kiel MelkusMarcia MielkeKevin PulsipherNicholas SmithArt SternRob TannerBrian WegnerLarry WeilKarin WollschlaegerRide OfficialsJohn BentonHoracio De la TorreJennifer GrantJane HarbertGarrett MeyerIan MonkAl NeighborsRoss PearlmanOffice VolunteersJohn GarbarinoJane HarbertGeorge LeavesleyRich MilesSue Ann MilesIan Monk Dean Von Holdt Community VolunteersCountless volunteers from each community: Durango, Cortez, Norwood, Ridgway and Ouray. Look for the
purple t-shirts! HostsBayfield High SchoolLyle BlairMark BoblittJonathon BrooksRachel BrownJay Dee BrunsonDeanna BurbridgeJoan ChismireCity of CortezColorado Trail RanchCortez Parks and
RecreationCortez Recreation CenterCortez Retail
Enhancement AssocAJ DillonDurango Business
Improvement DistrictDurango High SchoolFort Lewis CollegeFort Lewis Mesa
ElementaryFox Fire FarmsPatti GrafmyerHigh Country BicyclesDan JonesLa Plata CountyLa Plata County
FairgroundsLake Capote Recreation
Area
Ken Lawrence Lone Wolf GrillMesa Verde National
ParkMontezuma County Norwood School DistrictTrish OaklandOuray County Ranch
History MuseumOuray Historical Society Dean PalmquistAmanda PiercePueblo Community
CollegePurgatory ResortRidgway School DistrictRidgway State ParkChad RushSan Miguel County
FairgroundsDiedre SilbertSilverton Visitors BureasuSky Ute FairgroundsSouthern Ute Indian TribeEmily SpencerErin StadelmanPercy StevensThe Springs at Pagosa
SpringsTown of DoloresTown of MancosTown of NorwoodTown of Placerville Town of Rico
Town of RidgwayTrue Grit HouseTurn Beyond RanchVisit DurangoTim WalsworthGreg WeissAdditional SupportTim BakerBear BalmBike FlightsSherri BullockMary ColeCDOTColorado State PatrolCycle Riders LawyerEddyline Brewing
CompanyJoe FrielGlassium DesignsKim Goldberger-Tour
StewardBeth GougeMark GougeHappy Llama Inc. Mari HoldenNick LeganAllen Lim Denis MoynihanRyan MuncyTrent NewcomerMark NiemiecZach OstranderPedalCell
Mary PetersonMichael PotterMicroForceRenewal By AndersonDon RichardsDavid T. RossJim RutbergLen SandovalMike SatchellSawaya Law FirmSingletrack MapsSkratch LabsJanet SlateSummit Cycle SolutionsSundance ImagesTailwind NutritionEd TidikJennie TongUS Forest ServiceUSGSTodd WellsDave WiensRosann WunschKathy ZadawdzkiDPCF BoardBill Reynolds – ChairmanLee Ann ColacioppoDavid HiteJustin Mock Christine MoserTracy Ulmer
ACKNOWLEDGMENTSRide The Rockies would not be possible without the support of several groups and individuals
who provide their valuable time and services. Ride The Rockies gratefully acknowledges:
Ride The Rockies is conducted on open roads with vehicular traffic present. These roads include both marked and unmarked hazards. Though we go to great lengths to make the tour as safe as possible, you are only as safe as you ride. Always remember that your safety is in your own hands, and ride by these rules:
• Ride as far to the right as possible. Only ride two abreast when the shoulder is wide enough
• Obey traffic laws, signs and signals. Failure to do so may result in traffic violation tickets
• All participants MUST wear an approved helmet with an emergency identification sticker (provided by RTR) adhered inside
• Bicycle trailers and child seats are not permitted
• Be predictable. Ride in a straight line• No headphones while riding• If you are inexperienced with drafting, do
not ride in pacelines
• Use hand signals to indicate left or right turns, slowing or stopping
• Never assume motorists see you or that you have the right-of-way
• Move completely off the road and shoulder when stopped and resting
• Warn fellow cyclists of road hazards• Only pass cyclists on their left. When
passing, warn cyclists by saying, “On your left”
• Cross railroad tracks at a right angle• Rearview mirrors are strongly
recommended• Do not cross the center line • Control your speed• Expect the unexpected; your first
responsibility is to be safe.• All Ride The Rockies support and safety
services are provided on the designated and marked route ONLY
RIDE SAFE * RIDE SMART
Ride The Rockies reserves the right to terminate the registration of any participant disobeying rules. Fees will not be refunded, and those involved will be ineligible for future Tours.
If you see a problem, we encourage you to speak to the other cyclist in a courteous manner. If the problem continues please reach out to the Tour Director.