Tag: Colorado Classic

  • Barry Bonds, Gates Corp., FirstBank, VF Corp., Zwift join Colorado Classic to Financially Support Women Cyclists,

    Submitted by Bill Plock on July 24th, 2020

    “I’m looking forward to supporting the Colorado Classic by riding in the #WeRide For Women fundraising ride on Zwift. I have been a team sponsor and fan of Women’s Cycling for years and applaud the management and sponsors of Colorado Classic for their continued efforts to showcase and financially support our athletes,” said Barry Bonds. Read more

    • Colorado Classic Doubles Down on Support for Women’s Racing, Even as 2020 Edition Gets Cancelled

      Submitted by Bill Plock on July 17th, 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 take place this year, citing COVID safety concerns.
      Instead, the race organizers are doubling down on championing support of women’s racing under their #WeRide umbrella, and are proud to announce the​ ​#WeRide for Women​ fundraiser and virtual ride​.

      This campaign is intended to financially support the teams who would have attended the Colorado Classic, many of whom rely on competition and prize money to support their livelihoods. For the next two weeks, fans, industry, and sponsors will have the opportunity to donate to the #WeRide Team Development fund — which will be directly distributed to women’s race teams — and join the teams on a Zwift ride on July 29th. Read more

      • Colorado Classic Planning to Roll With “Made for TV” Model.

        Submitted by Bill Plock on June 9th, 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’ model.

        With a new race model that limits the gathering of crowds and prioritizes the safety of riders, host communities and staff, the race organizers feel optimistic that America’s premier all-women’s professional road cycling race could successfully continue August 27-30, 2020 — pending the appropriate approvals from the State, county and city health departments.  Read more