by Bill Plock | Mar 8, 2022 | Industry News
Dear Colorado Classic Supporters, We need your help and the time is now. As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Month, we would like to address the status of the 2022 Colorado Classic. We are at an unfortunate crossroads. Given the lack of financial support and...
by Bill Plock | Jan 14, 2021 | Colorado Cycling Events, Featured
Photo by Ryan Muncy Denver, Colo. (January 14, 2021) — The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation, America’s premier women’s only racing event, today announced its plans to return to racing in 2022 and not hold an event in 2021.Following an overwhelming...
by Bill Plock | Dec 21, 2020 | Commuting, Featured
Sharon Madison and John Genell on WeRide4 Mountain Tour near Buena Vista Denver, Colo. (December 21, 2020) — Denver’s Sharon Madison has won Colorado Classic’s Virtual Yellow Jersey presented by the Gates Corporation for her on- and off-the-bike contributions to...
by Bill Plock | Dec 11, 2020 | Community, Featured
For the past three months people have logged commuter miles, climbed like a mountain goat, played a guessing game, and shown that the cycling stars of tomorrow are nothing short of inspiring. Now it’s time for the fifth and final competition in the...
by Bill Plock | Oct 15, 2020 | Colorado Cycling Events, Community, Featured
The Colorado Classic is excited to announce a partnership with the Colorado High School Cycling League to celebrate student athletes this month, as part of their ongoing #InspiredWeRide Jersey Campaign. Launched at the start of September, the #InspiredWeRide...
by Bill Plock | Jul 24, 2020 | Colorado Cycling Events, Community, Featured
Denver, CO (July 23, 2020) — Baseball star Barry Bonds, Gates Corporation, FirstBank, VF Corporation, and Zwift are the latest to clip in or step up to support the Colorado Classic in their effort to support female professional cyclists during a time when...
by Bill Plock | Jul 17, 2020 | Featured
Denver, CO (July 17, 2020) — Despite its fierce commitment to creating a safe live racing model and advancing the sport of professional women’s cycling, the Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced that their four-day race will not...
by Bill Plock | Jun 9, 2020 | Colorado Cycling Events, Featured
Denver, CO (June 9, 2020) — In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today released an initial statement sharing their intention to continue their August race with a revised format, a ‘Made for TV Streaming’...
by 303cycling | Apr 16, 2020 | Community, Just For Women
New compilation video shows racers united in COVID-19 action From the Colorado Classic Denver, CO (April 16, 2020) — The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation released a video today highlighting the realities of what life is currently like for professional...
by Bill Plock | Mar 9, 2020 | Colorado Cycling Events, Featured
Denver, CO (March 9, 2020) — The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced the four cities that will host the prestigious race this summer. At a press event at the Colorado State Capitol, race organizers and State Governor Jared Polis welcomed...