2014 USA Pro Challenge Host Cities Chosen

Race officials have announced eight of the host cities that will serve as starts and finishes for the 2014 USA Pro Challenge, which is scheduled for August 18–24, 2014. The cities are:

Stage 1: August 18, 2014—Aspen Circuit Race

Stage 2: August 19, 2014—Aspen to Mt. Crested Butte

Stage 3: August 20, 2014—Gunnison to Monarch Mountain (mountaintop finish)

Stage 4: August 21, 2014—Colorado Springs Circuit Race

Stage 5: August 22, 2014—Woodland Park to Breckenridge

Stage 6: August 23, 2014—Vail Individual Time Trial

“The host cities selected for the 2014 USA Pro Challenge will really highlight the majestic beauty of Colorado to our worldwide audience,” said Rick Schaden, owner of the USA Pro Challenge. “These cities are valued partners that help us continue to raise the bar for professional cycling in America.”

The host city for stage 7, scheduled for Sunday, August 24, 2014, has not yet been chosen. Fans will be able to give their input at prochallenge.com/pickstage7 on four options, including: a Denver circuit race; starting in Golden and finishing in Denver; starting in Boulder and finishing in Denver; or starting in Boulder and finishing in Golden.