Slight Change in the Ride the Rockies Route

Ride the Rockies is finishing in Fort Collins tomorrow. The route of the ride has been changed slightly because of the High Park Fire.

The finish, afterparty and closing ceremonies are proceeding as planned with Paul Wozniak as your host at Odell Brewing directly following a live broadcast on TRI 102.5.

The press release is as follows.

Public Service Announcement:

CONTACT:

CHANDLER SMITH, TOUR DIRECTOR

The Denver Post Ride The Rockies

(303) 954-6702 office

(303) 263-0082 mobile

chsmith@denverpost.com

The Denver Post Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour has revised the route for their sixth and final stage due to issues brought on by the High Park fire. Cyclists will now be traveling from Estes Park to Ft. Collins via Glen Haven and Loveland. Roads traveled include Devils Gulch Road, US 34, Wilson Ave., 50th Street, N. Taft Ave./S. Shields St., Laurel St., S. Loomis Ave., and W. Mountain Ave./Lincoln Ave. It’s anticipated that cyclists will occupy these roads from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Closing ceremonies for the 27th annual tour will commence at 1:00 p.m. Motorists are strongly encouraged to use alternate routes.