The Colorado Classic on Monday announced the four cities that will host the cycling race this summer—Snowmass Village, Avon, Boulder and Denver. Held August 27-30 and presented by Denver-based VF Corp., the Colorado Classic is North America’s only standalone women’s professional stage race.
Author: SGB Media

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