Lance Armstrong has teamed with Quiznos to bring an international pro-cycling stage race to Colorado next summer, according to the Associated Press. The Quiznos Pro Challenge will take place Aug. 22-28, 2001 on a course that hasn’t been mapped yet.
Armstrong and Gov. Bill Ritter made the announcement Wednesday, saying the race would run through Denver, either at the start or finish, and will probably include other Front Range cities and towns. There will be an emphasis on racing in the tough Colorado mountains.
The race will be the first pro event in Colorado since the Coors Classic, which ran from 1979-1988. Armstrong said the dates were chosen so it could fit between the Tour de France and the Spanish Vuelta. After the announcement Wednesday morning, Armstrong, Ridder and about 2,000 riders joined for a bike ride through down town Denver.
Lance wouldn’t commit to racing the Quiznos Pro Challenge although he said he’d like to do some US races next year even though his European racing is over.
– Deb Acord
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Tags: Colorado, cycling, Lance Armstrong, Quiznos Pro Challenge
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