Carbondale, CO named to the Ride the Rockies 2012 route

For the first time in the Ride the Rockies 27-year history, Carbondale was named a host community!  The ride kicks off June 9, and will feature 5 scenic mountain passes, 2 national parks, 1 century option and 24,937 vertical ft. over the course of 6 days and 442 miles. Cyclists will begin their journey in the historic city of Gunnison and ascend McClure Pass, Independence Pass, Fremont Pass, Ute Pass and Milner Pass before crossing the finish line at Odell Brewing Company in Ft.Collins. Additional highlights include a King of the Mountain Stage, co-branded by the USA Pro Cycling Challenge and a traverse along Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous byway in the United States.

Click here to read the official announcement.