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Table of Contents
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
What is PTP? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dates to Remember. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Registration/Packet Pick-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cancellation/Refund Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ride Safe, Ride Smart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Riding in a Paceline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aid Station/Ed Stop Etiquette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Facebook Forum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Family Fun Ride Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education On-Route Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- SAG Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Aid Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Bike Technicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weather/Climate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private Support Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IN THE TOWNS
PREPARING FOR THE PLAINS
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HQ, Entertainment & Parking Details . . . . . 23-25
Information Tent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Support Services In The Towns. . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
- Baggage Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
- Bicycle Corral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
- Sports Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Host Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30
Scavenger Hunt, Boo Bicycle
Frameset Give-a-way and
Passport Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Beer Garden & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35
DPCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Community Initiative Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tread Lightly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Legacy Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Merchandise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Demos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Volunteer Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Our Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
PTP Event Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lodging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
- Camping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
- Sherpa Packer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
- Private Home Stay Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
- Hotels, Motels and
Personal Luggage Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
What to Pack/Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Get your Body Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
- Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
- Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
- Refuel for Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Get your Bike Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
- Boxing your Bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
- Shipping & Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Bike Shop Coupon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ON THE ROUTE
3-Day Full Tour Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Century Ride Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Wha t is
Pedal The Plains ?
Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour is an annual 3-Day ride across
Colorado’s High Plains. A celebration of Colorado cycling culture,
this landmark event combines great rides, delicious eats and
close friends.
ORDWAY
FOWLER
The Denver Post and the State of Colorado have joined together
to create this unique event set in Colorado’s agricultural
heartland, home of the frontier spirit that inspires all of us to
keep pedaling.
LA JUNTA
All event proceeds will benefit the Eastern Plains host
communities as well as The Denver Post Community
Foundation in support of Future Farmers of America and
Colorado 4-H.
SEPTEMBER
16-18, 2016
DATES
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2016
Online Registration Deadline
August 28
Cancellation Deadline
August 28
Denver Post PTP Special Section
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Century Ride
September 16 & 17
Family Fun Ride
September 16 & 17
Event Dates
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Pedal The Plains Century
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Pedal the Plains Family Fun Ride
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Refunds will only be accepted for the 3-Day Tour.
If you wish to cancel your registration, you must
When: Friday, September 16
request a refund by emailing ptp@denverpost.
Where: Conestoga Park
com no later than August 28, at 5:00 p.m. MST. No
500 Main St.
refunds will be issued after this date regardless of
Ordway, CO 81063
the circumstances. A $65 processing fee will be
deducted
from your refund. Refunds will not be
ON THE
ROUTE
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
issued for any voluntary donations to The Denver
Post Community Foundation. Refunds will not be
CENTURY RIDE
issued for either the Family Fun Ride or Century Ride.
When: Friday, September 16 & Saturday, September 17
3-DAY TOUR
PREPARING FOR THE PLAINS
Where: Fowler Elementary School
IN THE
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RIDE
SAFE, RIDE SMART
Pedal The Plains is conducted on roads open to
vehicles. Please ride safely, legally and defensively. In
addition, roads include both marked and unmarked
Fowler, CO 81039
Time: 9/16 – 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (pick-up at the hazards. Though we go to great lengths to make the
ride as safe as possible, always remember that your
PTP information booth)
OUR PARTNERS
safety is in your own hands and ride by these rules:
9/17 – 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. (east side of
• Wear a helmet at all times – NO EXCEPTIONS
school)
601 W. Grant Ave.
FAMILY FUN RIDE
When: Friday, September 16
Where: Conestoga Park
• Carry ID and relevant medical information
• Rules of the road apply; same rights and
duties as the driver of any other vehicle
500 Main St.
Ordway, CO 81063
• Ride single file where necessary, maximum
of two abreast when conditions allow, do not
impede traffic
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Ride as far right as you deem safe
• Obey all traffic lights, signs and regulations
AND
When: Saturday, September 17
Where: City Park
10th and Colorado Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
* Walk-on’s are welcome for all three events, just be sure to
register during the times listed above.
• Pass on the left only, announce “passing” or
“hello” or “on your left”
• Use hand signals to indicate road hazards,
stopping, slowing, right and left turns
• Prepare properly – nutrition, hydration,
training, sun protection and sudden changes
in weather conditions
• Cross railroad tracks at a right angle
• Beware of rumble strips
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
RIDING IN A PACELINE
• Only THE
ride in a paceline
with those you are
PREPARING FOR
PLAINS
familiar riding with. If you are not experienced
riding in a paceline, it should be avoided.
• Obey the rules of the road
•Communicate
ON THE ROUTE
o Use hand signals to indicate turns, stopping
and slowing
o Use verbal warnings
• Announce ALL passes of other bicyclists, “on
your left” or “group passing”
•
Respect others: riders, volunteers, host
communities, motorists, pedestrians, IN
law THE•
enforcement and the environment
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• No headphones while riding
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• Accidents often occur in pacelines; if you are
Another paceline member announces the
NUMBER of riders passing, “four of us passing”
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‘Car Up’ – to warn of approaching vehicles
‘Car Back’ – to warn of passing vehicles
• Be predictable & be prepared to YIELD to other
traffic for safety, legality and courtesy
inexperienced with drafting, do not draft
• Pedal The Plains support & safety services are
OUR PARTNERS
• Ride in a straight line
provided on the designated route ONLY
• Be considerate to other cyclists and motorists
• It’s NOT a race
Riding safely and considerately is vital to your
enjoyment and the safety of other riders. The future
of cycling events in Colorado depends on your
cooperation with the rules above.
Pedal The Plains 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 Pedal The Plains. For additional safety tips
and rules of the road visit BicycleColorado.org. Bicycle
Colorado is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
encouraging and promoting bicycling, increasing
safety, improving road conditions and providing a voice
for cyclists in Colorado.
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
AID STATION/ED
STOP
FACEBOOK
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Want to connect with other cyclists in your area?
ETIQUETTE
Use our Forum Tab on our Facebook page.
Whether you are looking for someone to ride
with, interested in carpooling to and from the
start or sharing accommodations, we want to
ON
THE
ROUTE
get our
cyclists together! Comment on a tab or
o The first aid station/ed stop of the
create a new topic. You can find the PTP Forum
day is typically the most congested
under the “More” tab on the Facebook timeline.
and has resulted in problems for
other road users
• Pull into the aid station and walk your
bicycle as far back as possible (the
opposite of dropping your bike on the
shoulder or entrance/exit of the area)
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o Please respect the volunteers and
EMERGENCIES
IN THE If TOWNS
follow their instructions
your family has an emergency message for
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Signal
and
announce
your
turn
into
you during Pedal The Plains, they can leave a
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the aid station or your stopping
message with the Pedal The Plains Emergency
Message Center by calling 303-954-6705. Voice
3• Never pull-out from the aid station/ed
stop without looking for approaching
messages will be checked periodically from 6:00
traffic and yielding to traffic in the
to 10:00 p.m. during the Tour (September
OURa.m.PARTNERS
travel lane of the road
16-18).
4• Plan the amount of time spent at an
This service is for true emergencies only. All
messages will be screened. Violators will not be
eligible for future Pedal The Plains tours.
aid station/ed stop to ensure you are
off the route by the designated close
time
5• Do NOT rely only on the aid stations
for food and drink; carry two water
bottles and some food (bar, gel,
banana, etc.) at all times
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Pedal The Plains
Event Timeline
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Ordway to Fowler
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Century Ride
(Ordway) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Registration (packet pick-up for Family Fun Ride
available)
(Ordway) 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Information Tent
(Ordway) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Community Breakfast & Snacks
(Ordway) 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony; Check Presentations &
Lockheed Martin Rocket Launch
(Ordway) 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Rolling Start
(Fowler) 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Information Tent
(Fowler) 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Century Ride Registration (info tent)
(Fowler) 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
HQ Snacks
(Fowler) 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Town Shuttles
(Fowler) 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Entertainment & Beer Garden
(Gerard Park 111 E. Park Ave.)
• Community Dinner (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
• PTP Check Presentation
•Dance
• Top Hogs
• Music by Southern Belle
(Fowler) 4:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Lodging Shuttle to La Junta (ACC clients only!)
6:00 p.m. shuttle from La Junta to Fowler
6:00 p.m. Course Closure
(Fowler) 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Century Ride Registration (east lawn)
(Fowler) 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
(Fowler) 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Century Ride Rolling Start
(La Junta)4:30 p.m.
Shuttle to Fowler for Century Riders
(La Junta)6:00 p.m.
Course Closure
(La Junta) 7:30 p.m.
Shuttle to Fowler for Century Riders
(La Junta) 8:00 a.m. (9/18)
Shuttle to Fowler for Century Riders
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Family Fun Ride
(La Junta) 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Registration; City Park, 10th & Colorado Ave.
(La Junta) 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
(La Junta) 11:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremony & Bike Give-a-Way
(La Junta) 11:15 a.m.
Family Fun Ride Mass Start
(La Junta) 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contests, Games @ aid station
2:00 p.m. Course Closes
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
La Junta to Ordway
SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
Fowler to La Junta (3-day tour)
(Fowler) 5:30 a.m. & 6:30 a.m.
Lodging Shuttles from La Junta to Fowler (ACC
clients only!)
(Fowler) 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Community Breakfast
(Fowler) 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Rolling Start
(La Junta) 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Information Tent
(La Junta)10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Town & Lodging Shuttles
(La Junta)11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
HQ Snacks
(La Junta)11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Entertainment & Beer Garden
(City Park, 10th and Colorado Ave.)
• Community Dinner (4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
• PTP Check Presentation
• Vendor Expo
• Local Performances
• Strange Americans
5:00 p.m. Course Closure
(La Junta) 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Town & Lodging Shuttles
(La Junta)6:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Community Breakfast
(La Junta) 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Rolling Start
(Ordway) 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Entertainment & Beer Garden
• Community BBQ
• Vendor expo
• Music by: Freddie Darnell and Country Gold,
Bear Antler and Atomic Fireballs
3:00 p.m. Course closes
(Ordway) 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Closing Ceremony
*times are subject to change
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PREPARING FOR THE PLAINS
TRANSPORTATION
Local shuttles within each host community will be
provided to transport people from the Headquarter
3-DAY TOUR
Site to Entertainment Site, ACC approved lodging
Participants of the 3-Day tour are responsible
for
ON THE
ROUTE
within town, points of interest, restaurants and certain
getting themselves to the start line in Ordway on 9/16.
Weekend long parking will be available in Ordway if you businesses throughout the community.
wish to drive your own vehicle and park it until Sunday,
9/18; hours and pricing are listed below.
LODGING
WEEKEND LONG PARKINGIN THE TOWNS
INDOOR & OUTDOOR CAMPING
Weekend long parking will be available in Ordway if
you wish to drive your own vehicle and park it until
Sunday, 9/18
Indoor and/or outdoor camping space will be provided
in each host community 9/15 – 9/18.
• Indoor camping space is limited and is first
come, first serve. You must provide your own
sleeping bag and pad.
Location:
North of Practice Field at Crowley County High
School in PARTNERS
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• Showers and toilets will be available for those
Ordway. Access from 9th St., ½ block west of Main St.
staying at Pedal The Plains facilities.
Hours:
• PTP will be traveling with an additional shower
Thursday 9/15, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
and toilet facilities to minimize cold showers
Friday 9/16, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
and lines.
Cost: $15 for the weekend (Thursday, 9/15 – Sunday,
• You must provide your own tent for outdoor
9/18)
camping.
CENTURY RIDE
Participants of the Century Ride are responsible to
get themselves to the start line in Fowler. To return
participants and their bikes from La Junta to Fowler,
shuttles will be available both Saturday afternoon,
9/17 and Sunday morning, 9/18 during the times listed
below. A link to reserve your seat will be sent prior to
the Tour. Please confirm your reservation when you
pick-up your registration packet. Walk-ons may sign up
during registration, however seating may be limited.
(Times are subject to change)
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9/17 – 5:00 p.m.
•
9/17 – 7:30 p.m.
•
9/18 – 8:00 a.m.
FAMILY FUN RIDE
• NO BICYCLES ALLOWED INSIDE FACILITIES!
INDOOR & OUTDOOR CAMPING
LOCATIONS
ORDWAY 6/15
Crowley County High School - School Football Field &
School Gym
602 Main St.
Ordway, CO 81063
Indoor camping available after 8:00 p.m.
Outdoor available after 5:00 p.m.
FOWLER 6/16
OUTDOOR
Participants of the Family Fun Ride are responsible for
their own transportation to and from La Junta on
Saturday, 9/17.
LOCAL SHUTTLES
• Both indoor & outdoor venues must be cleared
by 9:00 a.m. on day of departure.
Fowler Elementary School multi-purpose field
601 W. Grant Ave.
Fowler, CO 81039
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PREPARING FOR THE PLAINS
SHERPA PACKER; A PREMIER CAMPING
SERVICE
INDOOR
Fowler Jr. High/High School Gymnasiums
600 W. Eugene Ave.
ON THE ROUTE
For an additional charge, Sherpa
Packer will take care of all your
camping needs during the Tour.
LA JUNTA 6/17
Minimize the camping hassle and
La Junta Intermediate School – Practice field and indoor
spend more time enjoying the host communities and
gym
making new friends along the Eastern Plains! The
IN THE TOWNS
Himalaya Tent Service for PTP includes:
901 Smithland Ave.
Fowler, CO 81039
• 9’ x 9’ dome tent that is set up, torn down and
transported by Sherpa
La Junta, CO 81050
• Sleeping bag with fleece liner and air mattress
• Daily clean towel and washcloth
OUR PARTNERS
• Comfy camp chair for the weekend
• Haul one 35 pound bag
• Community charging station, basic bike tools,
cleaning rags and air pumps
Call 303-210-6095 for reservations or visit
Sherpapacker.com
WHAT TO PACK/EQUIPMENT
We suggest that you bring the following items with you in a duffel
bag for the 3-Day Tour. This is not a complete list and should be
used only as a guideline for packing. Remember, the baggage
truck will only carry one bag per person (70 lbs.).
RECOMMENDED
EQUIPMENT
Cycling equipment*
Camping equipment**
Clothing and shoes for evenings
Rain jacket
Sunglasses
Sunscreen & lip balm
Toiletries
Insect repellent
Jerseys or shirts
Swimsuit
Luggage will be unprotected once it is unloaded. We recommend
using waterproof luggage or lining your bag with plastic trash
bags. We also strongly recommend a large, soft-sided duffel
bag or internal frame backpack. Pedal The Plains will not be
responsible for damage to hard-sided luggage, external frame
backpacks, or luggage and camping gear strapped together.
*CYCLING EQUIPMENT
Approved helmet
Cycling shorts
Cycling jerseys
Cycling gloves
Cycling shoes
Cold & inclement weather gear
(long-sleeved jerseys or shirts, knee
and arm warmers, tights, full finger
gloves, shoe covers, head band,
cycling jacket)
Tire levers and patch kit
Small tool kit
Frame pump or CO2 cartridges
Spare tire & tubes
Lock
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**CAMPING EQUIPMENT
Tent
Sleeping bag & pad
Towel(s)
Pocket flashlight or lantern
For indoor lodging, we suggest
earplugs, a sleeping blindfold and
nasal strips for snorers.
PREPARING FOR THE PLAINS
HOTELS, MOTELS & PERSONAL
LUGGAGE SERVICE
ON THE ROUTE
• Alpine Cycle Connection will provide
accommodation and luggage services for Pedal
The Plains cyclists
• You are encouraged to submit requests for
IN THE TOWNS
hotels, motels and luggage service as soon as
possible, deadline is fast approaching!
• Requests will be handled on a first come
first serve basis For reservations, please visit
cyclewithalpine.com
PRIVATE HOME STAY PROGRAM
OUR
PARTNERS
Please note there are a limited number of
The purpose of the Private Home Stay Program
is
accommodations in the host towns.
to provide cyclists who prefer not to camp or stay at
hotels with a bed and a bathroom. It is a great way
Alpine Cycle Connection will provide a shuttle from
for cyclists to meet local residents and learn more
Fowler to La Junta on Friday, September 16 and La
about the community they’re passing through. By
Junta to Fowler on Saturday, September, 17 for clients
reserving a room, at a very modest price, through the
that booked through Alpine Cycle Connection ONLY​.
Private Home Stay Program, you will not only enjoy the
The following shuttles will run and advance
comforts of home…you will help generate revenue for
reservations will be handled through Alpine Cycle
a deserving group or organization in the area. To make
Connection ​​prior to the tour.
a reservation in Ordway, Fowler or La Junta, please use
Friday, September 16:
the contacts provided:
Fowler to La Junta - 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
• Ordway: Peggy Davis; 719-469-1828,
La Junta to Fowler - 6:00 p.m.
[email protected]
Saturday, September 17:
• Fowler: Town Clerk; town_clerk@
fowlercolorado.com – $25
La Junta to Fowler - 5:30 a.m. & 6:30 a.m.
• La Junta: Beverly Babb; 719-383-0171,
[email protected] – $25
​*Shuttle times are subject to change!
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PREPARING FOR THE PLAINS
GET YOUR BODY READY
on the market, finding items that are easily
digestible and give you the energy you need
TRAINING
THE
takes some trial and error. Once you find what
Pedal The Plains will be here beforeON
you know
it! Here ROUTE
works, stick with it during the event!
are some helpful tips to prepare for the event.
NUTRITION
Aim for moderate intensity training during the
weekdays.
Make Thirst Work For You: Hydration Science from
Skratch
• One to two hours at least 3 days during the
IN THE TOWNS
week
As a rider on Pedal The
Focus on longer duration and pace drills during
Plains, you’ll be cycling
weekend rides.
through some of Colorado’s most beautiful terrain.
Proper nutrition for the journey will be key for keeping
your trip through the Plains enjoyable, fun and safe.
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Exercise Physiologist and Skratch Labs founder Dr.
• Two to four hour rides on each weekend
day PARTNERS
Allen Lim and Chef Biju Thomas, authors of the Feed
• You should notice an increase in your ability
Zone Cookbook series, have some sound food-as-fuel
to sustain higher speeds on your rides as the
tips for you!
event draws near
• Take advantage of the nice weather and go on
plenty of outdoor rides
You don’t get faster when riding, you get faster when
recovering!
• Of course the riding is important, and when
planned properly will provide the overload
needed to stress the system, but recovery is
where we truly adapt and see improvement.
Experienced cyclists often do well with 3
weeks of increasing workload (either increased
duration or intensity) and one week of easier,
shorter rides. Novice cyclists, or older riders,
often require more recovery and can benefit
from a 2-to-1 work to recovery schedule.
Eat early and eat often!
• Take some time during your rides to hone your
nutrition on the bike, practicing what and when
you’re eating. The guidelines for the amount
of food you’ll be able to eat AND digest while
exercising is 300-350 calories an hour for
males, 250-300 calories for females. But you
may find that you can eat more (or less) without
upsetting your stomach.
• There are a multitude of nutrition products
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Our bodies are made up of 60-75% water (more
muscles = more water), and when we sweat, we begin
to lose that water quickly. This simple fact makes it
easy to understand that we need to drink when we
exercise to replace lost fluids. But remember that
sweat isn’t just water; it’s also made up of electrolytes,
especially salt (or sodium chloride,) which makes up
about 90% of the electrolytes we lose. Of these two
electrolytes - sodium and chloride - it’s sodium that
plays the most important role in our body’s function.
Thus, if you’re just drinking water, and failing to replace
both the fluid and electrolytes - specifically the sodium
lost in sweat - you’re not replacing components your
body desperately needs to perform at your peak, and
to generally be well.
That’s where hydration drinks and a conscious effort
to maintain the sodium + fluid balance in our bodies
comes into play, and listening to your body’s natural
mechanisms can help. For example, while thirst is
mediated by a number of cues, one key trigger is the
molecular concentration or osmolality of blood, which
is primarily mediated by the sodium concentration
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in our blood. As we sweat and lose more water than
Unfortunately, everyone’s sweat is different. Some
salt from the body, the sodium concentration in our
people lose just a little bit of sodium in their sweat
blood increases and we begin to feel
thirsty.THE
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(400-700 mg Na/L) while others can lose a lot (1000ON
speaking, we stop feeling thirsty when we consume
1500 mg Na/L). To this end, realize that some salt in
enough water to bring the concentration level
the range of 600-800 mg of sodium per liter of water,
back down. Since thirst is in part driven by sodium
like that found in Skratch Labs Exercise Hydration Mix
concentration and because some sodium is lost in
(720 mg Na/L), is always going to be better than just
sweat, in theory, it doesn’t take as much water to
plain water. In addition, if you think that you lose more
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quench one’s thirst as was lost. But, if we continue
sodium than others, you can have your sodium sweat
to drink water even after we sate our thirst, we run
concentration measured through companies like
the risk of diluting our blood’s sodium concentration
Skratch Labs, and use a higher sodium drink products
resulting in a situation called hyponatremia, which can like their Rescue Hydration Mix (1500 mg Na/L) and
also lead to a number of negative performance and
Hyper Hydration Mix (3500 mg Na/L) to supplement
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health consequences.
your sodium needs.
So how do you know how much and what to drink?
First and foremost, listen to your thirst to regulate how
much you drink. Understand, however, that depending
on the duration and intensity of your effort as well as
the temperature of the environment you’re exercising
in, drinking to thirst won’t likely replace all of the water
you lose since it’s geared towards controlling sodium
balance, not water balance. It’s ok to lose some water,
and losing some water is better than drinking so much
that your sodium concentration becomes diluted.
Thus, for shorter and lower intensity efforts in
moderate temperatures, drinking plain water is
probably fine if you listen to thirst, since losing a
little bit of body water during shorter durations and
cooler temperatures isn’t likely to be a problem.
But, for longer and harder intensity efforts in high
temperatures where water and sodium loss can be
very high, drinking plain water to thirst isn’t optimal
since losing beyond 3-5% of your body weight in
water can result in significant drops in performance
and potential heat related illnesses.
If you can’t get your actual sodium sweat measured,
one way to guesstimate your sodium and salt intake
is to drink to thirst, but weigh yourself before and after
exercise. If your body weight is significantly under
its initial weight (>3% of body weight loss), you were
drinking to thirst, and you had ample access to water
and sodium during activity, then you likely need more
sodium to better calibrate your thirst mechanism
so that you replace both the sodium and water you
lose during exercise. Effectively, the closer you get to
replacing the actual sodium you lose during exercise,
the better your thirst mechanism will theoretically be
at cueing you to replace the actual water lost during
exercise, assuming that access to water and salt isn’t
an issue.
Ultimately, when all is said and done, we have our
best performances when we replace everything we
lose when we sweat, not just the water. The bottom
line? Listen to your body. And know the smarter your
rehydration strategy, the better your body will be at
giving you the feedback on how to care for it optimally.
For this reason, during harder efforts in the heat,
it’s important to try and drink something that has a
similar concentration of sodium as your actual sweat.
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REFUELING FOR
RECOVERY
and repair.
• Calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus build and
When it comes to refueling after ON THE ROUTE
maintain strong bones.
exercise; there are few foods
• Milk provides potassium to help ward off
that compare to the nutritional powerhouse of milk.
muscle cramping.
Emerging research in adult athletes has demonstrated
• B vitamins in milk help convert food to energy.
that one serving of cow’s milk post-exercise may help
For the past three years, Pedal The Plains riders have
reduce muscle damage and improve muscle recovery
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been refueling with Colorado chocolate milk provided
– which in turn, may help the body perform better
for free by the dairy farm families of Western Dairy
during its next workout.
Association. Chocolate milk provides what many
So what happens to the body during exercise and why consider the “golden ratio” of carbohydrates to protein
is recovery nutrition so important?
(3 to 4 grams of carbohydrate for every 1 gram of
• When you exercise, you lose fluid in the form of protein) necessary for optimal recovery.
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sweat. The harder you exercise, the more fluid
is lost. In addition to fluid, electrolytes, such
as sodium and potassium, are depleted as we
sweat.
• During exercise, your body relies on blood
glucose and stored muscle glucose (glycogen)
as fuel – or energy. This stored muscle glucose
is often depleted after exercise and needs to be
replaced, in the form of dietary carbohydrates.
Improve your post-exercise regimen by refueling
with milk within 30 minutes after a workout. Visit
westerndairyassociation.org to read more about milk
as an exercise recovery beverage and learn how to
eat for peak athletic performance.
• Lastly, during activity, muscle is broken down.
While this is a natural result of strenuous
activity, future athletic performance in practices
and games is largely impacted by how well our
muscles rebuild and resynthesize new muscle
fibers after a workout. Protein aids in this
recovery effort.
Milk, both white and chocolate, provides key nutrients
needed after exercise.
• Milk is 90% water and a great tasting choice
after practices and games. Milk’s fluids and
electrolytes, including calcium, potassium and
magnesium, rehydrate the body and replenish
what is lost in sweat.
• Carbohydrates in milk refuel muscles and
replenish glycogen (energy) stores.
• High quality protein aids in muscle recovery
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GET YOUR BIKE READY
parts box.
7. Place a spacer between the fork dropouts to
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prevent the fork from bending. (A small block
To ensure the safe transportation of your
bicycleTHE
on
of wood or an extra front hub can be used as a
airlines, chartered transportation or via UPS, it must be
spacer.)
boxed. To pack most bicycles you will need: 5 & 6 mm
8. Remove any other accessories that may
allen wrenches and a pedal wrench or 15 mm open
interfere with getting the bike in the box. Place
wrench.
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small accessories in the parts box. (Some
1. If you do not own a case, get a bike box from a
bicycles will require removal of the rear wheel to
bicycle shop. Be sure the box is large enough
fit in a UPS approved box.)
to accommodate your frame size. You will also
BOXING YOUR BIKE
9. Place tools in the parts box. (You’ll need them to
need a parts box to hold the pedals, other small
put the bike together)
parts and tools. If you are shipping a bicycle via
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10.Pad the bicycle using cardboard, foam or bubble
UPS, please note 130 dimensional inches (length
wrap and put it in the box.
plus girth) is maximum parcel size.
2. If traveling by air, deflate your tires to
approximately half their normal pressure.
11. Put the parts box and the saddle/seat post, if
removed, in the box.
3. You may need to remove or lower your seat.
If so, mark your seat post so you can easily
return it to the correct position. Loosen the
seat post binder bolt, but do not remove it from
the frame. Remove or lower the seat post and
saddle.
12.Place the front wheel (and rear wheel if
removed) in the box next to the frame.
4. Remove the pedals and place them in the parts
box. Note: The left pedal is reverse threaded.
Both pedals are removed by turning the top of
the wrench toward the rear of the bicycle.
5. Remove handlebars and “nest” them within the
frame:
• Aheadset stem: Remove stem faceplate.
Remove the handlebars. Replace stem
faceplate.
• Quill stem: Loosen the stem binder bolt, but do
not remove it. If the stem and bars do not move
freely, place a piece of wood on the stem and
tap it with a hammer. Remove the handlebars
and stem.
6. Remove the front wheel. Remove the quick
release skewer from the hub and place it in the
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13. Secure the bicycle in the box by padding it or
tying it to the box.
14. Seal the box with packing tape.
15.Mark both sides of the box with a name and
address.
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SHIPPING & RECEIVINGON THE ROUTE
BIKE SHOP
COUPON
$10 Off! A tune-up and
Have your bike waiting for you, instead of you
check-up at any of these
waiting for your bike!
IN THE TOWNS participating bike shops:
If you’re flying to Pedal The Plains or don’t want
the hassle of dealing with your bike on the way
to the start town, we encourage you to ship
WHEAT RIDGE CYCLERY
7085 W. 38th Ave.
your bike directly to the start location in Ordway.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
High Country Shipping (HCS), a registered
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303-424-3221
FedEx/UPS shipper, will ship all bikes to and
THE BICYCLE DOCTOR
from the event. If you contact HCS, they will
860 Broadway
arrange all the details, send you shipping labels
Denver, CO 80203
303-831-7228
in advance, monitor your shipment and e-mail
you when it arrives.
CAMPUS CYCLES
For more information visit highcountryshipping.
com or call 877-231-1363.
TREADS
2102 S. Washington St.
Denver, CO 80601
303-698-2811
16701 E. Iliff Ave.
Aurora, CO 80013
303-750-1671
269 E. Bridge Ave.
Brighton, CO 80601
720-263-3360
3234 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Lakewood, CO 80227
303-781-1162
10831 S. Crossroads Dr.
Parker, CO 80134
303-690-2900
Coupon expires September 11, 2016.
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ON THE ROUTE
3-DAY TOUR ROUTE MAP
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ON THE ROUTE
CENTURY RIDE MAP
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ON THE ROUTE
FAMILY FUN RIDE MAP
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ON THE ROUTE
EDUCATION
ON-ROUTE LEARNING
Interactive On-Route Experience: Each rideIN
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of Pedal The Plains incorporates interactive learning
experiences that showcase significant points of
interest along the route. At each of these stops,
cyclists will have a chance to dismount and learn
about a particular point-of-interest by meeting an
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expert, viewing an exhibit or taking a short tour.
Point of Interest Signs: Point of Interest Signs will
be planted along the road throughout the ride to
inform cyclists about what they’re seeing, hearing and
smelling as they pedal along.
Educational exhibits, demonstrations and interactive
displays will be set up in each host community for
those who wish to further explore the themes and
subjects encountered along the route.
2016 route highlights include (but not limited to):
• Bobby’s Animal Farm
• Crowley Heritage Center
• Olney Springs All Vets All Wars Memorial
• Crowley Correctional Center
• Fowler Historical Society
• Western Larson Ranch
• Viaero Cell Tour
• Hirakata Farms
• Comanache National Grasslands
• Purgatoire River Region
• Bent County Fairgrounds
• Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Society
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SUPPORT SERVICES ON THE ROUTE
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PEDAL THE PLAINS SUPPORT SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE
ROUTE FOR THE THREE RIDE OFFERINGS DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES:
3-DAY TOUR
CENTURY RIDE
Sept 16; 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sept 17; 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
N/A
N/A
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7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sept 18; 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FAMILY FUN RIDE
11:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
N/A
Rider credentials, wristband/rider bib, bike tag and
luggage tag (if applicable) are your pass to the services
provided by Pedal The Plains. On-route benefits
include:
SAG VEHICLES
If you are unable to ride, sag vehicles will be available
to transport you and your bicycle. Please do not
misuse this important support service as they are
there to help riders in need. For the 3-Day Tour SAG
vehicles will make their final sweep at the following
times:
- Friday – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday – 5:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. for the Century
Ride)
- Sunday – 3:00 p.m.
AID STATION
Aid stations will be located on the Tour route
approximately every 15 to 20 miles. Fruit, water,
Skratch Labs endurance drink, light snacks, first aid
supplies, toilets and hand sanitizers are provided at
aid stations at no charge. Route vendors and local
nonprofits have been invited to provide more hearty
snacks/meals of substance at a charge. Please carry
cash.
N/A
BIKE TECHNICIANS
Wrench-hands located at aid stations will be available
to assist you if you have mechanical difficulties on
the route. Each rider must carry and know how to use
equipment to patch and change tires. Technicians will
also assist with bike assembly in Ordway.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
Pedal The Plains has gone to great lengths to assure
your safety on this Tour. Stadium Medical will provide
two ambulances for emergency medical support on
the route each day. Radio-equipped staff members
will patrol the route. A volunteer staff of riding medics
will also be present. In the event of an emergency, you
can identify these individuals by their helmets, fanny
packs and arm bands. Riding Medics are MD’s, RN’s
or EMT’s and carry most medical supplies provided
by St. Anthony Hospital to assist injured riders. St.
Anthony Hospital will provide a medical station in each
overnight town to assist with ride-related medical
problems. Automatic external defibrillators for use
both on the Tour route and in host communities are
supplied by Zoll.
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Cyclists
camping out can expect temperatures to
drop at night and should bring a tent in addition to
a sleeping bag. All cyclists should wear and bring
sunscreen to prevent sunburn.
PRIVATE SUPPORT VEHICLES
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The presence
of private support vehicles is the
WEATHER/CLIMATE
Pedal The Plains has been scheduled during a time
when we hope weather conditions will be favorable
with average temperatures in the mid 80’s and
minimal rain, however in the event of inclement
weather; the Tour will continue to roll. Come prepared
for all types of weather. Carry inclement weather gear,
including full-finger gloves, rain jacket and shoe covers.
Colorado’s Eastern Plains are known for severe
weather.
If a tornado warning is issued or if threatening
weather approaches:
• Move to a pre-designated shelter, such as a
basement
greatest detriment to safety during a bicycle tour.
IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE
BEHIND. If you absolutely must bring a vehicle, please
advise family and friends to use alternate routes when
applicable. Pedal The Plains will post alternate driving
directions online prior to the Tour as well as hand out
alternate driving directions at registration on Friday,
September 16. If you choose to use private support
along the route, you will have access to the following:
• Parking areas
• Outdoor camping areas (due to limited space,
indoor camping is only available to paying
participants)
• Shower trucks & port-a-potties
• Community meals (on your own dime)
• Entertainment & beer gardens
• If an underground shelter is not available, move
to an interior room or hallway on the lowest
floor and get under a sturdy piece of furniture
• Stay away from windows
• Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car or by
bicycle; instead leave it immediately
• If caught outside, lie flat in a nearby ditch or
depression
• RV’s and mobile homes, even if tied down, offer
little protection from tornadoes and should be
abandoned
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IN THE TOWNS
Support/public parking
Shuttle drop pick-up/drop-off
RV parking (north of practice field; 9th & main)
Weekend- long parking (north of practice
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High School
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6. Bike corral
7. Outdoor camping (9/15)
8. Indoor camping (9/15 – after 8pm)
9. Baggage
10. Showers (9/18)
11. Registration Tent
12. Expo vendors
13. PTP information
14. Merchandise
15. Sponsor booths (9/18)
16. Demos
17. Bike Techs
18. Medical
19. Stage
20. Flatbed/Opening Ceremony (9/16)
21. Start line (9/16)
22. Finish line (9/18)
23. Beer Truck (9/18)
24. Community breakfast & Lunch
25. Indoor showers
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602 Main Street
Ordway, CO 81063
field; 9th & main)
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Route in 9/18
ORDWAY PARKING, HQ & ENTERTAINMENT LOCATIONS
Start, Finish & Entertainment
Conestoga Park
500 Main St.
Ordway, CO 81063
Hours:
9/16 – 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
9/18 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PARKING
Weekend Long Parking
Crowley County High School North of Practice Field; Access
from 9th St., ½ block west of Main
St.
602 Main St.
Ordway, CO 81063
Hours:
Thursday 9/15, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00
p.m.
Friday 9/16, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 for the weekend
(Thursday, 9/15 – Sunday, 9/18)
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Private Support, Public & RV
Parking
Crowley County High School North of Practice Field. Access
from 9th St., ½ block west of Main
St. (no hook-ups)
602 Main St.
Ordway, CO 81063
Additional RV Parking:
Park JR’s Country Store
18055 Co Rd G.
Contact: Jennie Torgler 719-9800413 (reservations necessary)
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1. Indoor camping
2. Outdoor camping
3. Baggage
4. Shower truck
5. Indoor showers
6. Staff parking
7. Private/public parking (no RV)
8. RV Parking
9. Community Breakfast
10. Century Ride pancake breakfast
11. HQ Snacks
12. Century ride parking
13. PTP/Community info booth
14. Merchandise
15. Sponsor booths
16. Century Ride registration
17. Demos
18. Techs
19. Bike Corral
20. Massage
21. Sherpa Packer
22. Shuttle & Private home-stay pick-up/drop-off
23. Start/finish (street banners/tractors)
24. Medical
25. Massage
XXXX – Porta Poties
FOWLER HQ SITE MAP
Fowler
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Fowler Elementary School
601 W Grant Ave
Fowler, CO 81039
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FOWLER PARKING, HQ & ENTERTAINMENT LOCATIONS
Headquarter Site
Fowler Elementary School
601 W. Grant Ave.
Fowler, CO 81039
Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Entertainment Site
Gerard Park
111 E. Park
Fowler, CO 81039
Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Parking
Private Support/Public Parking
(non-RV)
Fowler Jr. High School –South
parking lot
600 W. Eugene Ave.
Fowler, CO 81039
RV Support (no hook-ups):
Fowler Public Library (north of the
Entertainment site)
411 6th St.
Fowler, CO 81039
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Additional RV:
Fowler RV Park
501 E. Cranston Ave.
Fowler, CO 81039
Contact: 719-0263-4287
(reservations necessary)
Century Ride Parking
Fowler Elementary School – East
parking lot
601 W Grant Ave.
Fowler, CO 81039
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Junta
LA JUNTA La
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SITE MAP
La Junta Intermediate School
901 Smithland Ave.
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Community meals
Indoor camping
Indoor showers
Outdoor camping
Shower truck
PTP & Community Info
Merchandise
Sponsor booths
Demos
Techs
Baggage
Private/public parking (no RV)
RV Parking
Sherpa
Massage
Start/finish line
Medical
Shuttle & private home stay
pick-up/drop-off
XXXX Porta Poties
Barricade 2
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Shuttle route
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LA JUNTA PARKING, HQ & ENTERTAINMENT LOCATIONS
Headquarter Site
La Junta Intermediate School
901 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Entertainment Site
City Park
10th and Colorado Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Parking
Private Support/Public Parking
(non-RV)
La Junta Intermediate School –
street parking
901 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
RV Parking (no hook-ups)
La Junta High School
1817 Smithland Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
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Additional RV
KOA Campgrounds
26680 US-50
La Junta, CO 81050
Contact: 719-384-9580, lajunta@
koa.com (reservations necessary)
Family Fun Ride Parking
City Park – street parking
10th and Colorado Ave.
La Junta, CO 81050
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INFORMATION TENT
500 Main St.
There is an information tent in each Pedal OUR
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Ordway, CO 81063
host community, located at the Headquarters
Site. Services include registration, message board,
directions to services and events in host towns and lost SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE TOWNS
BAGGAGE TRUCKS
& found. Locations and times of the Information Tent
Pedal The Plains has baggage trucks that will transport
are as follows:
one 70-lb bag from one town to the next. All camping
equipment and gear will need to fit into that bag.
FRIDAY, 9/16
ORDWAY
Baggage Truck Departures:
10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Friday, September 16
Conestoga Park
Early Truck: 11:30 a.m.
500 Main St.
Middle Truck: 1:30 p.m.
Ordway, CO 81063
Late Truck: 3:30 p.m.
FOWLER
Saturday, September 17
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Early Truck: 8:00 a.m.
Fowler Elementary School
Late Truck: 9:00 a.m.
601 W. Grant Ave.
Fowler, CO 81039
Sunday, September 18
Early Truck: 8:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, 9/17
Late Truck: 9:00 a.m.
LA JUNTA
10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
La Junta Intermediate School
901 Smithland Ave.
NOTE: NO TRASH BINS. This type of luggage is hard to
maneuver and is dangerous for our baggage staff to
load.
La Junta, CO 81050
SUNDAY, 9/18
ORDWAY
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Conestoga Park
ALL riders are responsible for loading their own bag into
the baggage trucks.
Please see baggage recommendations under “What To
Pack” on page 10.
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BICYCLE CORRAL
SPORTS MASSAGE
A secured bicycle corral will be provided in each
Certified massage therapists will accompany Pedal The
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community during the times listed below. Bicycles left
Plains to provide sports massage therapy at the event
outside the corral are at your own risk. We recommend Headquarter Site in each host community. Advance
carrying a lock for use at other locations.
reservations are strongly recommended and will be
taken on Friday, September 16 in Ordway.
ORDWAY (9/16)
10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Prices: $40/half hour and $80/hour
FOWLER (9/16)
12:00 p.m. – (9/17) 9:00 a.m.
LA JUNTA (9/17)
10:00 a.m. – (9/18) 9:00 a.m.
ORDWAY (9/18)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Host Communities
Ordway
Ordway, the county seat of Crowley County, is located
on the high plains of Southeast Colorado, only 2 ½
hours driving time from the Denver metro area, and
one hour from Pueblo. State Highway 71 from Limon
and Highway 96 from Pueblo intersect at Ordway.
Being at an elevation of 4311 ft., the area has a mild fall
climate, with an average September high temperature
of 87, and an average low of 47.
A short distance east of Ordway, are two reservoirs –
Lake Henry, north of Highway 96, and Lake Meredith,
south of Highway 96. Both lakes offer boating,
camping, fishing, bird watching and other recreational
opportunities.
Agriculture is still a driving force in the Crowley County
economy with several large ranches and a large cattle
feeding operation located in the area. A portion of the
feeding operation is dedicated to the production of
compost that is then applied to fields, gardens and
lawns as natural fertilizer.
Ordway has a population of 1,038, and is the center
of business, school and government activities for the
County. The businesses include several restaurants,
a bar, hotel, gas stations, grocery store, pharmacy,
liquor store, lumber yard, hardware store and building
center, auto repair shop and a parts store, among
others. The community enjoys a slower laid back
lifestyle. The youth are a particular source of pride
in Crowley County. They have continually performed
well on the state, as well as the local level, in 4-H and
FFA activities and competitions. Several students
have been named as recipients of both Boettcher and
Daniels Scholarships and athletes have excelled at
football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track, baseball
and rodeo.
Pedal The Plains activities will be centered around the
historic Ordway High School building and adjacent
Conestoga Park, both on north Main Street. The High
School is a magnificent, tile roofed structure that was
built in 1918, and the registration tent for the event will
be located on the south lawn.
Many events are being considered for the 2016 Pedal
The Plains in Ordway. On Thursday evening early
arrivals may enjoy an outdoor movie in Conestoga
Park, along with a barbeque prepared by a
community group, local musicians, and a horseshoe
tournament. For Sunday, finish line activities could
include the high school band, food vendors, beer
garden, musicians and several stands selling delicious,
locally grown produce, especially the world famous
Rocky Ford cantaloupes and watermelons.
For more information about Ordway, Crowley
County and other events, please go to: chamber@
crowleycounty.net or www.colorado.gov/
crowleycounty
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Host Communities
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fowler
fall, relax with nine holes of golf at Cottonwood Links,
and in the summer, enjoy an invigorating swim at our
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community pool.
Beginning in July 1920, “Missouri Day” (celebrating the
settlers, descendants and heritage of the early settlers
in Fowler) is still celebrated today during the second
week in July, with a parade, family gatherings, reunions,
picnics, food, rodeo, entertainment, arts, beer garden
and a dance.
The Town of Fowler, Colorado, founded in 1900, nestled
in the Lower Arkansas Valley in southeastern Colorado
along Highway 50 at the western edge of Otero
County, is an inviting and attractive town that boasts
a mix of authentic 1800’s and early 1900’s architecture
with contemporary amenities. It is a “western” town
of the past, present and future that boasts of friendly
businesses and residents.
In Missouri Day fashion, our small community life will
really come alive during Pedal The Plains with our
Friday night dinner and dance at our community park,
Gerard Park. Our local farms and ranches will provide
a locally-grown and produced meal, while a regional
band will provide the background for a boot-stomping
good time that includes a beer garden.
Fowler offers a plethora of activities that contribute to
a healthy, vital, enjoyable and sustainable community.
Fowler is surrounded by various agricultural
productions, and offers camping, hunting and family
recreation.
Fowler is home to many local businesses, as well as
a few local restaurants. Located on Highway 50 and
Main Street, family-owned businesses and restaurants
continue to play an integral part of developing the
small community lifestyle that is enjoyed by so many.
The Fowler Historical Museum contains information
and artifacts from Fowler’s earliest history including
an original log cabin home. During the summer or
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la junta
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La Junta, translated as “The Junction”, was a centrally
located hub for the Santa Fe Railroad in the late 1800s.
La Junta today is still a stopping point for resource
trains and tourism. With over 200 small and large
businesses, La Junta remains strong in commerce and
social unity. With a population of approximately 6,000
residents, La Junta is largest city in the Arkansas Valley.
La Junta is rich in culture, history and industrial
importance. From historical sites such as Bent’s Old
Fort and the Santa Fe Trail to the miles of agriculture,
La Junta is sure to educate you about why they are the
central hub for the Arkansas Valley. During your stay,
expect a wonderful, homelike welcome, an amazing
show by their local Koshare Dancers, local bands, great
food and more!
As your second overnight stop, La Junta promises to
deliver beautiful views, great entertainment, friendly
hospitality and everything to encourage you to visit
again.
Visit LaJunta.net for more information!
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• Do not need to be present to win
SCAVENGER HUNT, BOO BICYCLE
FRAMESET GIVE-A-WAY AND PASSPORT
Pre-Tour Entry Purchases: (perhaps your friends and family
PROGRAM
not on the tour would like a chance to win!)
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SCAVENGER HUNT
•Click here to purchase
Participate in our on-route social media scavenger hunt each
day of the ride and you’ll be entered to win great prizes such
as Bolle sunglasses, Primal lifestyle wear, a Skratch Labs gift
basket, Viaero Wireless gadget bag and more!
• Online entries due by 11:59 p.m. on September 5
• Do not need to be present to win; winning will be
announced at the closing ceremony in Ordway,
Colorado at 3:30 p.m. on September 18 - winner will
be contacted after the event
Here is how it works:
• Reference your Mapbook each day to see what the
social media hashtags are for that days ride
• Payment for online entries must be received prior to
September 12 in order to be officially entered into the
drawing
• Take pictures along the route that fit the hashtags –
get creative!
• Form of payment: check, cash, credit
• Post your photo with #pedaltheplains on social
media – Instagram, Facebook or Twitter using the
scavenger hunt hashtags for that day
• Checks & cash should be made out to Pedal The
Plains and mailed to the address below.
• Ride on
• Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community
Foundation, visit http://www.denverpostcommunity.
com for more information
• Credit cards will need to be called in @ 303-954-6701
• Join us at the beer garden to see if you are the photo
winner and collect your prize! (reference mapbook for
specific times)
• NOTE: If you skip the beer garden, winners will also
be notified via social media and asked to collect their
prize at the info tent
Pedal The Plains, ATTN: Renee Wheelock
101 W Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80202
BOO BICYCLE FRAMESET GIVE-A-WAY
Credit Cards: call 303-954-6704 for payment over the phone.
Enter to win a Boo Bicycle Aluboo Frameset! The Aluboo is a
stiff, lively, and responsive frame with the ultimate smooth
ride quality, thanks to the amazing properties of its Iron
Bamboo. Retail value: $980
PASSPORT PROGRAM
Entry Cost:
$20 per entry - for every 5 entries you purchase, get 1 entry free!
Drawing Date:
September 18
On-Tour Entry Purchases:
• Entries available for purchase at the headquarter site
throughout the tour
• No limit on entry purchases
• Entries for sale until 3:00 p.m. on September 18
• Cash, checks and credit cards accepted
Mailing address for checks and cash:
One of the unique aspects of Pedal The Plains is its
Education Stops along the route. Each day of the ride there
will be anywhere from 3 – 7 educational offerings and we
encourage you to check them all out! Your mapbook will
contain an Education Stop Passport and for each stop
you make you will receive a sticker in your passport. If you
complete all education stops, swing by the Information Tent
at the end of each day to show the PTP staff your completed
passport and you’ll be entered to win great Colorado-based
prizes! The Passport Program Prize Drawing will take place
each night at the Entertainment Site at 5:30 p.m. on 9/16,
6:00 p.m. on 9/17 and during the Closing Ceremony on
Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Must be present to win!
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BEER GARDEN & ENTERTAINMENT
• Frantz Farms
After a wonderful day in the saddle soaking in the
• Knapp Farms
Eastern Plains of Colorado, kick back with a
cold
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Lunch menus include:
Anheuser Busch beer. Each host town is throwing a
Friday, September 16 @ mile 17
welcome bash for riders and locals to include beer,
BBQ beef sandwiches, veggie burgers, baked beans,
food, live music and much more. Entertainment Sites
are located in close proximity to the Headquarters and string cheese, chips, cantaloupe, peanut butter and
jelly sandwiches, milk, juice, soda and water.
shuttles will be provided if necessary.
Saturday, September 17 @ mile 41.5
Look forward to a variety of entertainment in each town
from local bands to bigger names. A full entertainment
schedule will be available on our website prior to the tour
and outlined in your map book.
Pork loin slices, green chili, quinoa green chili, string
cheese, honeydew, potato salad, ice-cream bars,
sweet corn, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, milk,
juice, soda and water.
Sunday, September 18 @ mile 47
Lamb, tortillas, baked potato bar, black beans,
watermelon, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, milk,
juice, soda and water.
Community Meals; Snacks, Dinner & Breakfast
MEALS
On Route Lunches
As a part of your registration, lunch will be provided
each day of the Tour at designated locations on the
route. Lunches will feature Colorado products and
will be prepared and served by local FFA chapters. A
complete menu will be provided prior to the Tour.
A special thank you to our product providers:
• Bent Prowers Stock Growers
• Colorado Potato Administrative Committee• Colorado Pork Producers Council
Community meals are more than a means to refuel
after a day of riding, they also serve as fundraisers
for local organizations. Each host community will
bring you some delicious eats while you are in town
and we thank you in advance for your support and
contribution to these organizations providing meals.
Please be sure to carry cash, as cards are not accepted
at all locations
The following community meals will be available, point
of purchase:
ORDWAY
9/16: Breakfast at Start Line – 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Provided by: Crowley County High School Band & Choir
groups
oPancakes
• Western Dairy Association
o Sausage
• Swire Coca-Cola
oEggs
• Hirakata Farms
oFruit
• Mountain States Rosen’s
•Leprino
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o Coffee, orange juice, milk and chocolate milk
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o State Fair Potatoes
o World Famous Rocky Ford melons
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o Fowler Fruit Crisp
o Valley Veggie Haystack (Vegetarian Option)
SOURCE BOARD HIGHLIGHTS - local products being
used
o Italian Sausage processed locally from Jensen’s
Blue Ribbon Processing (Fowler)
o Squash (Manzanola)
o Zucchini (Manzanola)
o Tomatoes (Fowler)
SOURCE BOARD HIGHLIGHTS - local products being
used
o Onions (Fowler)
o Eggs – Fowler
o Pinto Beans (Rocky Ford)
o Blue Ribbon Sausage – Fowler
o Peppers (Manzanola)
o Flour – Colorado Wheat Administrative
Committee
o Potatoes (Center)
o Watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe –
Inspiration Field
o Watermelon (Rocky Ford)
o Cantaloupe (Rocky Ford)
9/16: Snacks at Start Line – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
9/17: Community Breakfast at HQ 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Provided by: Crowley County Men’s Catholic Church
Provided by: Fowler Lutheran Church
o Green Chile slipper’s hamburger patty on a bun
covered with green chili & cheese
o Breakfast Burrito (egg, sausage, chile, onions,
potatoes)
o Water and coffee
o World Famous Rocky Ford melon fruit cup
FOWLER
o Bagels w/cream cheese and/or peanut butter
9/16: Snacks at HQ - 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
oYogurt
Fowler Golf Course/FBLA
oGranola
o Candy bars
oPeanuts
SOURCE BOARD HIGHLIGHTS - local products being
used
oCrackers
o Eggs (Fowler)
oGatorade
o Onions (Fowler)
9/16: Community Dinner at Entertainment site –
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
o Chile (Rocky Ford)
Provided by: Fowler Methodist Church
o Cantaloupe (Rocky Ford)
o Potatoes (Center)
o Watermelon (Rocky Ford)
o Grizzly Grinder w/grilled onions, peppers, and
cheese
o Valley Veggie Medley
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LA JUNTA
*Vegetarian Options Available (by request)
9/17: Snacks at HQ Site – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*Gluten Free Options Available (by request)
Provided by: The Barista
Provided by Snowball Express
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o Assorted Fresh Fruit
o Deep fried oreos
o Brownies / Cookies / Biscotti
oPretzels
o BLT Pasta Salad
o Cool beads ice cream
o Roasted Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella
o Hotdogs/corn dogs
o Black Bean and Corn Salsa with Chips /
Gazpacho Salsa with Chips
oFries
o Red and Yellow Watermelon Salad
oSnowballs
o Avocado-Cilantro Chicken Salad Sandwiches
oLemonade/Limeade
o Funnel Cakes
o Iced Tea
9/18: Community Breakfast at HQ Site – 5:30 a.m. –
8:30 a.m.
o Iced Coffee (assorted syrup flavors)
9/17: Community Dinner at Entertainment site – 4:00
p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Provided by: The Barista
o Peanut Butter and Granola Wrap
Provided by Double E Enterprise
o Breakfast Burrito – (some GF available)
o Steak hoagie
o Assorted pastries, muffins, scones
o Steak fajita
o Egg Scramble (egg, meat and cheese)
o Chicken Fajita
o Bagels – cream cheese/jam
o Chicken wrap
oCroissants
o Rodeo Burger
o Assorted Fresh Fruit
o Cheese burger
o Oatmeal – Gluten Free/Vegan
oHamburger
o Yogurt Parfaits
o Double burger
ORDWAY
o Hot dog
o Water, lemonade, sweet tea, iced tea, soda
9/18: Finish Line Chuck Wagon BBQ Lunch– 11:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Vegetarian options available (by request)
Provided by: Local County Volunteer Fire Departments
Provided by Torrez Empire
o BBQ Beef (served with a pitchfork!)
oTaco
o Local pinto beans (cooked for hours in 50 gallon
cast iron bean pots)
oTamale
oBratwurst
oTostada
o Homemade Sauerkraut
oBurritos
o Fresh sweet corn
oHamburger/cheeseburger
o German salad
oFries
o Vegetarian Pasta Salad
o Chicken wings
o German chocolate cake
oEnchilada
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o homemade ice-cream
o snow cones
oLemonade
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oWater
oCoffee
oMilk
o Chocolate Milk
SOURCE BOARD HIGHLIGHTS - local products being
used
Our firemen have a secret special way of making the
BBQ beef here, they have been making their BBQ for
Crowley County Days every year for the last 100 years,
it’s so Big they have to use Pitch-forks to serve the
beef!! Then they slow cook pinto beans in huge castiron pots over a wood fire for hours making the best
pot of beans you have ever tasted!!
In addition to event proceeds going to The Denver Post
Community Foundation, two nonprofits that serve the
Eastern Plains have been selected to each receive a
$7,000 grant. They will help by providing volunteers
and educational offerings throughout the event.
The two partnering non-profits receiving the $7,000
grants are:
o Locally grown pinto beans
o Fresh Homemade Sauerkraut made in Crowley
County
o Fresh locally grown Sweet Corn
o Bratwurst from Jensen’s of Fowler
DENVER POST COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
Pedal The Plains is proud to give back to organizations
across Colorado in an effort to make a difference in the
lives of our residents.
The Denver Post Community Foundation, a 501(c)
(3) nonprofit organization, serves to improve and
enrich the lives of those in our community by raising
and distributing funds to metro-area and Colorado
nonprofit agencies serving the areas of arts, youth,
education and human services.
Colorado FFA Foundation
Integrated into the curriculum
of over 100 high schools in
Colorado, the Colorado FFA
Foundation is the premier cocurricular leadership organization for students ages
14 – 18. Most members of Colorado FFA do not come
from a farm or ranch, but have a desire to learn more
about agriculture and the inspiring task of providing
food and fiber to a growing population. Areas of focus
are premier leadership, personal growth and career
success through agricultural education. The Colorado
FFA Foundation is a nonprofit and is proud to be a
charity partner of Pedal The Plains and The Denver
Post Community Foundation.
4-H PROGRAM
Embedded in the CSU Extension Offices, 4-H is a
nonprofit designed for youth ages 5 through 18 years
of age living in counties across the state. 4-H began
over 100 years ago as an educational program for
the rural youth of America. Their mission remains to
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empower young people to reach their full potential,
working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
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Through projects in environmental science, rocketry,
foods and nutrition, animal science and photography,
members of 4-H learn important skills such as
leadership, ethics, decision making, record keeping,
responsibility and community service. The 4-H motto,
to make the best BETTER, is something that this nonprofit strives to accomplish as they embark on another
century of service for America’s youth.
Fowler, CO 81039
COMMUNITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM
La Junta Check Presentation
The Denver Post Pedal The Plains will make a $3,000
donation to an organization in each host community
as a part of our Community Initiative Program. We’re
excited to announce that the following groups have
been selected to recieve these community initiatives:
Saturday, September 17
Town of Ordway
10th and Colorado Ave.
Missouri Days Association
La Junta, CO 81050
La Junta Intermediate School Band
for more information visit: pedaltheplains.com/
charities
Please join us at the Entertainment Sites as we
present these deserving organizations with a check
and celebrate their successes!
Ordway Check Presentation
Friday, September 16
11:00 a.m.
Conestoga Park
500 Main Street
Ordway, CO 81063
Fowler Check Presentation
Friday, September 16
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
La Junta Entertainment Site
City Park
PHOTOGRAPHY
Sundance Images is happy to
provide photography services
for the 2016 Pedal The Plains Tour. Photographers will
be positioned along the route, taking great shots of
cyclists during the ride. As cyclists journey by, a large
letter (alphabet A-Z) that represents the “letter group”
will be displayed. There will also be a clock present.
Sundance Images will set up at the end of each day at
the Headquarters or Entertainment Site. Cyclists may
find their photo by the “letter group” that was identified
on the route and/or the time displayed while riding by.
Fowler Entertainment Site
Gerard Park Ave.
111 E. Park
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TREAD LIGHTLY, BROUGHT TO YOU
BY ZEROHERO
Celebrating the good life: Two
wheels and environmental
sustainability
environment.
Teaming up with Zero Hero, cyclists may expect the
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following:
Carbon Neutral Pedal The Plains
Pedal The Plains will support Colorado-based carbon
offsetting programs to balance out the carbon dioxide
emissions we produce during the event. Granted, our
bikers are promoting optimal “carbon consciousness”
each time they crank a pedal, but our event does kick
up some dust.
Look around you… you’re
surrounded by like-minded, bike-loving folks,
unbelievable scenery, good food and great beer. Now
look a little closer. The Colorado-brewed beer in your
cup is being served in a corn-based compostable
cup destined to stay out of landfills. Some of the tour
vehicles are powered by alternative fuels.
Waste Diversion Efforts
Now look down at those legs. They are propelling
you through some of Colorado’s most scenic
untouched terrain. What stands out about the ride is
the connection to promote a healthy lifestyle and a
healthy planet. An event such as Pedal The Plains is a
perfect model to blend in the ethics of environmental
stewardship as we tour across the Eastern Plains.
Pedal The Plains has teamed up with ZeroHero and a
host of Green sponsors to make an even bigger impact
in the cycling world. With the tread lightly initiatives,
Pedal The Plains has pledged to reduce waste by 75
percent through compost and recycling, promoting
compostable vendor products and to offset travel with
carbon-saving programs.
In addition to the environment sustainability efforts,
our social commitment will foster a positive legacy in
the host communities through outreach programs
and community grants to a variety of nonprofits. In
2016 we are celebrating the triple bottom line: healthy
communities, healthy people and a healthy, vibrant
All Headquarter Sites, Entertainment Sites and aid
stations will be zero waste, diverting 70% or more of
our waste from the landfill. ZeroHero will utilize local
recycling and composting systems to turn waste
into future resources. All food vendors will be highly
encouraged to use recyclable and compostable
products (mandated in 2013). Zero waste is also a state
of mind participants will have opportunities to learn
and practice “Leave No Trace” ethics along the route.
LEGACY PROGRAMS
It’s why we do what we do. Communities we travel
through will be the focus of legacy programs,
donations and grants, giving special consideration to
the promotion of biking culture and healthy lifestyles
to our youth. What do bikes and sustainability have in
common? They both gain momentum with a little push
and get easier the more you practice.
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MERCHANDISE
DEMO PROGRAM
Commemorate your Pedal The Plains by purchasing
event merchandise! Official 2016 apparel will
be
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available for purchase during the Tour. Stop by the
merchandise tent at each host community’s expo
festival and take a look this year’s t-shirts, long sleeves, We are proud to partner with Boo Bicycles, Parlee & DT
hoodies, hats, poster and Primal technical gear.
Swiss as our official bicycle and wheel demo partners.
Compliment your Tour jersey with bibs, shorts, arm
Here’s how it works:
warmers, a cycling cap and a women’s Gemini Tank.
• Each day of the Tour (starting on Friday, 9/16)
Don’t ride away from the Tour without gear that will
you may visit the demo area to reserve your
always remind you of your time spent on Colorado’s
bicycle or wheels.
Eastern Plains.
• Boo Bicycles and Parlee will get you fitted on
one of their bikes and/or DT Swiss will get you
set up on new wheels. The next day, you’ll ride
on the new demo bike and/or wheels while they
transport yours.
• After enjoying a Boo bicycle, Parlee bicycle or
set of DT Swiss wheels for the day, you’ll return
it to the demo area.
• All demos will require a valid driver’s license and
credit card at sign up. If you are a minor you will
have to have a legal guardian present in order
to be eligible.
For more information on Boo Bicycles visit boobicycles.
com, Parlee at parleecycles.com or DT Swiss wheels
visit dtswiss.com.
VOLUNTEER STAFF
Pedal The Plains is made possible
through the hard work and
dedication of our volunteers. We
are most grateful and appreciative
of their time and effort. Please
remember to thank them while
participating in the Tour.
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OUR PARTNERS
Pedal The Plains is proud to boast that all our partnering organizations, as well as contracted vendors, call
Colorado home! This event would not be possible without the support of these dedicated and loyal neighbors.
Several companies have donated their time and services through sponsorship, in-kind products and services.
Their gifts and contributions will assist in minimizing event cost, resulting in a greater percentage of proceeds
going directly to The Denver Post Community Foundation and Eastern Plains nonprofits.
ENERGIZE
C O L O R A D O
Colorado Wheat
Administrative Committee
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