As many of you know, I have been actively involved in competitive cycling for more than 30 years.  During this time, I 
have met many wonderful people, made many friends and accumulated countless memories that will endure for the
remainder of my life.  Like most of you, I spent much of this time in the sport just worrying about my own racing 
experiences, never giving the process of managing the sport a second thought.  My how times have changed!  

Today we find ourselves embroiled in a discussion of the relative merits of USA Cycling versusthe ACA as 
a preamble to some sort of “vote” by the clubs to determine whether or not Colorado racing should join USA
 Cycling and the national family of 33 other local bike racing associations, or remain an autonomous organization 
without any affiliation to the national or international sport structure.  Based on discussions I have had with
 many of you, I suspect a large number of Colorado racers really don’t care much one way or the other, while
 an even larger number can’t figure out what all the brouhaha is about.  However, for those of you who find 
yourselves wondering how we got to this point and are actually concerned about the future of Colorado bike 
racing, I would like to take a few minutes of your time to discuss this important and timely issue. 

Read the full statement from USA Cycling

This is in response to the ACA Position Statement on USA Cycling Relationship

Boulder open space board: Allow mountain bikes on Anemone Hill

By Mitchell Byars Camera Staff Writer
Posted: 08/17/2011 10:58:45 PM MDT

The Boulder open space board is recommending a new trail on Anemone Hill that would be open to mountain bikes.

"This is an area of huge recreational benefit," said Open Space Board of Trustees member John Putnam. "Right now, we don't have a good opportunity for cyclists and no good trail access. Despite impacts, the benefit outweighs the potential harm."

We currently caught up with Mike Schilling of Breckenridge and talked about being part of the USA Cycling Pro Challenge. We talked about what Breckenridge is doing for the finish of stage 5 of the stage race.

[303Cycling] So stage 5 goes from Steamboat to Breckenridge.  What time do you think they will be finishing and where is the finish line?
[Mike Schilling] We are expecting the racers to finish between 3 and 4pm. The finish line will be at the intersection of Main Street and Wellington Road. Racers will come into Breckenridge southbound on Hwy 9, do a lap around town via Park Avenue, and then come northbound down Main Street. The finishing stretch is a long straightaway with a slight downhill grade - it will be fast!

Roads will certainly be impacted so we are encouraging everyone to get here early and stay late or, better yet, stay the night. We have events planned all day as well as a free post race Big Head Todd and the Monsters concert.

[303Cycling] If I want to come up and watch the finish what do I need to be concerned about (i.e. road closures, parking, etc)?
[Mike Schilling]  If you come by noon and plan to stay for the free post race Big Head Todd and the Monsters concert, traffic will be less of a concern. To play it safe, and to have the best time possible, I would encourage you to stay the night. Great lodging deals can be found at gobreck.com.

On Sunday morning, I would enjoy a bike ride and the pleasant Breckenridge temperatures; you can then catch Sunday’s race action outdoors in the Blue River Plaza on a jumbotron we will have set up.

Summit County Roads will close starting at 2:00pm, and reopen as soon as the race goes by or, in the case of downtown Breckenridge, the race finishes. We have plenty of parking and four buses dedicated to moving folks around once they get here.

Actual road closures info can be found at cotrip.org.