USA Pro Challenge 2015 August 17-23

Referred to as “America’s Race,” the USA Pro Challenge will take place August 17-23, 2015. For seven consecutive days, the world’s top athletes race through the majestic Colorado Rockies, reaching higher altitudes than they’ve ever had to endure. One of the largest cycling events in U.S. history and the largest spectator event in the history of the state, the USA Pro Challenge is back for 2015. Taking place Aug. 17-23, the host cities and stages of the 2015 USA Pro Challenge include:

2015 Race Schedule
Stage 1: Monday, Aug. 17 – Steamboat Springs Circuit Race
Stage 2: Tuesday, Aug. 18 – Steamboat Springs to Arapahoe Basin
Stage 3: Wednesday, Aug. 19 – Copper Mountain Resort to Aspen
Stage 4: Thursday, Aug. 20 – Aspen to Breckenridge
Stage 5: Friday, Aug. 21 – Breckenridge Individual Time Trial
Stage 6: Saturday, Aug. 22 – Loveland to Ft. Collins
Stage 7: Sunday, Aug. 23 – Golden to Denver

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Thursday, August 20, 2015 (Stage 4)
Aspen to Breckenridge
Race Begins: 10:20 AM
Race Ends: 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
State Highways Impacted: SH 82, US 24, US 285, SH 9


cotrip.org/usapcc.htm

Westbound US 24 from the US 24/285 intersection at Johnson Village to SH 82

Vehicles traveling westbound on US 24 from Johnson Village can expect up to a one hour delay.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 12:00 PM
Re-open Time: Around 1:00 PM
Eastbound US 24 from SH 82 to the US 24/285 intersection at Johnson Village

Vehicle following the race on US 24 between SH 82 and the US 24/285 junction at Johnson Village can expect up to a 30 minute delay.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 12:00 PM
Re-open Time: Around 1:00 PM
Southbound US 285/Westbound US 24 between junction with US 24 (Antero Junction) and Johnson Village

Vehicles traveling southbound on US 285 from US 24 junction can expect up to a one hour delay.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 12:30 PM
Re-open Time: Around 1:30 PM
Southbound US 285 from Fairplay (detour)

Vehicles traveling southbound on US 285 from Fairplay will be detoured on SH 9 and US 24 Travelers can expect up to a 30 minute delay.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 12:30 PM
Re-open Time: Around 1:30 PM
Southbound US 285 from Fairplay (closure)

Vehicles traveling southbound on US 285 from Fairplay can expect up to a 30 minute delay after 1:30 PM.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 1:30 PM
Re-open Time: Around 2:00 PM
Northbound SH 9 (Hoosier Pass) from Fairplay to Breckenridge

Vehicles traveling northbound on SH 9 toward Breckenridge can expect up to a 30 minute delay.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 1:30 PM
Re-open Time: Around 4:00 PM
Southbound SH 9 (Hoosier Pass) from Breckenridge to Fairplay

SH 9 will be closed between Breckenridge and Fairplay.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 1:30 PM
Re-open Time: Around 4:00 PM
Breckenridge (Finish)

Expect closures and detours downtown. Check with the city of Breckenridge.
www.gobreck.com/events/usa-pro-cycling-challenge

Friday, August 21, 2015 (Stage 5)
Breckenridge Time Trial
Race Begins: Various (10:00am Amateur, 10:50 Women and 1:00 Men)
Race Ends: 4:00 PM
State Highways Impacted: SH 9


Breckenridge (Time Trial)

Expect closures and detours downtown. Check with the city for local impacts.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 10:00 AM
Re-open Time: Around 4:00 PM
www.gobreck.com/events/usa-pro-cycling-challenge
Northbound and southbound SH 9 through Breckenridge

Vehicles traveling northbound and southbound on SH 9 through Breckenridge will have a minor detour and may experience a short delay.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 9:00 AM
Re-open Time: Around 4:00 PM

Sunday, August 23, 2015 (Stage 7)
Golden to Denver
Race Begins: 1:10 PM
Race Ends: 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
State Highways Impacted: SH 93, US 6, US 40, I-70 SH 391 (Kipling Street), SH 121 (Wadsworth Boulevard), SH 95 (Sheridan Boulevard), I-25



Golden (Start)

Expect closures and detours downtown. Check with the city for local impacts.
www.cityofgolden.net/play/events/usa-pro-challenge/
Eastbound and westbound SH 58

Eastbound and westbound SH 58 Washington Street exit ramps will be closed.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 12:45 PM
Re-open Time: Around 2:15 PM
Eastbound and westbound US 6 at 19th Street

All turns right and left from US 6 to 19th Street will be prohibited. Vehicles traveling eastbound and westbound on US 6 can expect short delays.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 12:45 PM
Re-open Time: Around 1:45 PM
Northbound SH 93 at Washington Street

Vehicles traveling northbound on SH 93 will be held at Washington Street.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 12:45 PM
Re-open Time: Around 1:00 PM
Southbound SH 93 at 64th Avenue

Vehicles traveling southbound on SH 93 will be detoured at 64th Avenue eastbound.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 1:00 PM
Re-open Time: Around 1:20 PM
Eastbound and westbound US 6 at 19th Street

All turns right and left from US 6 to19th Street will be prohibited. Vehicles traveling eastbound and westbound on US 6 can expect short delays.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 12:45 PM
Re-open Time: Around 1:45 PM
Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain will be closed to all vehicle traffic between white pillars (approx. 0.5 miles west of US 6 intersection) and Buffalo Bill’s entrance 24 hours prior to the race (Saturday, August 22nd, 12:00pm to Sunday, August 23rd, 2:00 pm).
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around Sat. 12:00 PM
Re-open Time: Around Sun. 2:00 PM
Eastbound and westbound US 40 between Lookout Mountain Road and County Road 93

Vehicles traveling on US 40 can expect up to a 30 minute delay.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 1:30 PM
Re-open Time: Around 2:00 PM
Heritage Road at Colfax (US 40)

Vehicles traveling westbound on US 40 can expect up to a 30 minute delay. Heritage Road will be closed between US 40 and US 6.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 2:00 PM
Re-open Time: Around 2:30 PM
US 6 at Heritage Road/Jefferson County Parkway

Vehicles traveling eastbound and westbound on US 6 can expect up to a 30 minute delay to cross Heritage Road/Jefferson County Parkway. No turns (left or right) from US 6 will be allowed.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 2:00 PM
Re-open Time: Around 2:30 PM
I-70 at 32nd Avenue (Exit 264)

I-70 westbound off-ramps to 32nd Avenue will be closed.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 2:00 PM
Re-open Time: Around 2:30 PM
Kipling (SH 391) between 32nd and 26th

Northbound and southbound traffic will be held for up to 30 minutes.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 2:15 PM
Re-open Time: Around 2:45 PM
Wadsworth (SH 121) between 26th and 32nd

Northbound and southbound traffic will be held for up to 30 minutes.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 2:20 PM
Re-open Time: Around 2:40 PM
Sheridan (SH 95) between 32nd and 29th

Northbound and southbound traffic will be held for up to 30 minutes.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 2:30 PM
Re-open Time: Around 3:00 PM
Federal (US 287) between N. Speer Blvd. and 28th Ave.

Northbound and southbound traffic will be held for up to 30 minutes.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 2:40 PM
Re-open Time: Around 3:10 PM
I-25 at Speer Blvd.

I-25 ramps will be closed at the Speer Blvd. exit.
Closure/Delay Start Time: Around 2:30 PM
Re-open Time: Around 3:00 PM
Denver (Finish)

Expect closures and detours downtown. Check with the city for local impacts.
www.denver.org/things-to-do/sports-recre...ro-cycling-challenge