The Toughest Bike Race in North America comes to Aspen (save the dates).
May 16, 2012 
Stage 3 & 4 in Aspen, August 22 & 23The USA Pro Cycling Challenge will be rolling through the Rocky Mountains on August 20-26. 683 miles in 7 days.
Known as the toughest bicycle race in North America, USA Pro Cycling Challenge (USAPCC, click for all the info) will be in Aspen on AUGUST 22 and 23, so save the dates. 9 huge mountain passes (along with thousands of awesome viewing sites) makes the USAPCC an extremely grueling task for the pro cyclists and a great time to enjoy the mountains for spectators.
So whether you're a local or a tourist, a 2nd homeowner, a fractional owner, a hotel / lodge guest, or a camper just passing through...get to Colorado in late August for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. "The Aspen Stages are the coolest"...A. Party. Book it.
Stage 3, August 22. Gunnison to Aspen 130 Miles. Two 12,000+ foot passes. Cottonwood and Independence
Stage 4, August 23. Aspen to Beaver Creek 97 Miles back over Independence Pass
