Organisers of the 2019 Colorado Classic presented by VF Corporation announced four host cities for the UCI 2.1 and USA Cycling Pro Road Tour (PRT) women`s race set to take place from August 22-25. Steamboat Springs, Avon, Golden and Denver will welcome the peloton to this year`s edition. `We are excited to announce our four host venues for the 2019 race,` said Lucy Diaz, COO of RPM Events Group, organizer of the Colorado Classic. `These partnerships are paramount in the success of the event to engage the local communities around the racing action and the broader women`s empowerment initiatives. `Together with local organizers we will create an engaging and exciting experience while showcasing the local flavors of each community. Attendees can expect to see a dynamic vendor expo, rowdy cheer zones and exciting ancillary events.`ADVERTISEMENT Organisers of the Colorado Classic announced in December that they had cancelled the 2019 men`s race to focus on and expand a women`s-only stage race that promised harder stages, a bigger prize purse and live streaming. The Colorado Classic earned a 2.1 class designation on the UCI calendar, making it one of only 13 such races around the world. Because of this 2.1 designation, riders at this year´s Colorado Classic can now earn significant UCI points for Olympic qualification. As a UCI 2.1 and PRT race, it is expected to draw top teams and high level competitors, possibly including WorldTour race winners, Olympians, collegiate champions and up-and-coming stars. Steamboat Springs will host the opening stage of the Colorado Classic on August 22. `The 2019 Colorado Classic starting in Steamboat Springs is a great fit,` said Kara Stoller, CEO of the Steamboat Springs Chamber. `Our community lives and breathes the race mission every day. Steamboat is home to an incredible amount of female athletes, professional to recreational and from young kiddos to great-grandparents. We look forward to welcoming the professional female r ...
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