Breck Bike Week – 4th Annual Bicycle Festival in Breckenridge
It’s back and this schedule proves that this event is here for years to come! Breck Bike Week kicked off yesterday with the Firecracker 50 and begins this morning with Tour de France Viewing in the Expo Area.
We will be posting daily about these events but for now check out the lineup to be sure you do not miss out on the awesome!
DAILY Events (Thursday 7/5 – Sunday 7/8)
- Tour de France Daily Viewing: 7:30 – 9:30 am Broadcast live every morning at the Expo (with replays in the afternoon). Coffee and sweet bites donated by Clint’s Bakery & Coffee House.
- Bike Concierge Desk: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Local experts provide visitors with ride tips, event updates, general information, maps and merchandise.
- Bike Demos: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. At the Expo area on Main St in the center of town. Try out the latest and greatest rigs the industry has to offer! Featuring Trek, BH and Pivot.
- Bike Path Hospitality Tent: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Complementary bike services, water and smiles provided by Mountain Wave on the paved bike path near Tiger Rd. traffic light. (7/5 – 7/7 only)
- Tour de Town Trails: 10:00 a.m. One hour, guided group rides on Breck’s epic single track. Hosted by Friends of Breckenridge Trails. Meet at Concierge Desk.
- Technical Support:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m Local bike shops offer their professional mechanic’s services free of charge in the Expo.
- Breckenridge Bike Bus Rides: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Take a complementary spin down Main St. in the saddle of custom 12-seater bike. www.breckenridgebikebus.com
- Gear-up Tech Classes: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Daily bike maintenance clinics and tech tips from local mechanics at the Expo.
- Self-guided Loops: Several 10 to 30-mile rides that guests can explore on their own. Maps with designated routes will be available through the Concierge Desk.
THURSDAY 7/5
- Volunteer Trail Maintenance: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1/2 day outings to maintain and improve conditions on the Town trails lead by the Friends of Breckenridge Trails crew. Meet at Expo.
- Yeti Beti Women’s MTB Skills Clinic: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Mountain bike skills workshop designed by women, for women. Riders of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Contact Jacque ([email protected]) to sign up. Meet in Expo.
- Feedback Sports Mechanic Panic: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. See your favorite bike mechanics compete against each other in this unique a decathlon style event. Alternating between common tasks like derailleur adjustment and wheel truing, wind-sprints and push up contests, we’ll see who can handle the red zone and keep their cool under pressure. Register at the Bike Concierge Desk or call 970.668.8900 to join in.
- Meta Yoga’s Yoga for Bikers: 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Increase your riding efficiency and bike handling skills through mindful yoga geared towards cyclists. Offered by Meta Yoga. Mention Breck Bike Week and get in free! For more details: www.metayogastudios.com or 970-547- 9642 (YOGA)
· Breckenridge Cruisers Ride: 6:00 p.m. – til…? Calling all cruisers, klunkers and townies – its time to let your bike-freak flag fly! Take some laps around town and show us what you’re really made of! Costume theme: “Redneck Truckers and Lot Lizards”. Meet at Expo.
· USA Pro Challenge Speaker: 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. The Colorado Mountain College Peak to Pique Series “Beyond our Backyard” is proud to present Shawn Hunter, CEO and Co-Chairman of the USA Pro Challenge. He will share a behind-the-scenes look at the operations, teams and athletes of one of the largest cycling events in U.S. history. Held at Finkel Auditorium at CMC in Breckenridge, Admission is $10; register and pay online at www.ColoradoMtn.edu, click on Web Advisor, Continuing Education, Syn # 70528 or call 970-453-6757, ext. 2614.
· IMBA Benefit Movie Night: 8:30 p.m. – Doors, 9:00 — Screening. Come to the Riverwalk Center to see Mike Dion’s latest film, Reveal the Path. It’s a ‘genre-defying adventure film that contemplates what it means to live an inspired life using the bicycle as a mechanism to explore, dream and discover’. Admission $15. Proceeds to benefit IMBA’s Trail Access Fund. Purchase on line at BreckBikeWeek.com or at the door.
FRIDAY 7/6
- Volunteer Trail Maintenance: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1/2 day outings to maintain and improve conditions on the Town trails lead by the Friends of Breckenridge Trails crew. Meet at Expo.
- Yeti Beti Women’s MTB Skills Clinic: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Mountain bike skills workshop designed by women, for women. Riders of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Day 2 skills lessons to be posted – stay tuned. Contact Jacque ([email protected]) to sign up. Meet in Expo.
- Historic Happy Hour Ride with the Mayor: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a scenic, informative tour of historic sites around town with Breckenridge’s Mayor, John Warner, and the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance. Option to whet your whistle at some of our classic old west saloons! Meet at Expo.
· Youth Race Series: 5:30 p.m. Fun-filled races at the pump track at the Stephen C. west Ice Arena. Open to children ages 3 to 12 (helmet mandatory, and please, no training wheels).
SATURDAY 7/7
- Carvers Poker Ride 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hit the dirt on and all-for-fun ride on a 10 or 20 mile marked course highlighting the best single track in town. Arrival at each of the designated checkpoints earns you one playing card. Bring all your cards to the After Party to be eligible for cool prizes and food and beer specials. Best poker hand wins BIG! Register on-line at BreckBikeWeek.com or in-store at Carvers on Main St.
- Peak-A-Boo Toys Go Fish Ride: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Affectionately named, this is the kids’ version of the Poker Ride. Little ones and their parents will take to some kid-friendly single track. At the end kids will play a round of Go Fish with another rider and everybody wins a prize.
- Poker Ride / Go Fish Ride AFTER PARTY: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Come to Kenosha Steakhouse and celebrate with your fellow riders/gamblers. Collect your 5th playing card and present your number plate for a free Breckenridge Brewery beer, free appetizers and happy hour specials.Award ceremony and raffles for tons of prizes!
- Mav Sports Super D: 4:00 p.m. Race or watch as racers take two runs on this short, downhill cross country course on Town trails and cross the finish in Carter Park. More information and registration on-line at www.mavsports.com
SUNDAY 7/8
- Meta Yoga’s Yoga for Bikers: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Increase your riding efficiency and bike handling skills through mindful yoga geared towards cyclists. Breck Bike Week and get in free! For more details: www.metayogastudios.com or 970-547- 9642 (YOGA)
- Summit Fat Tire Society Grand Fondo: 10:00 a.m. SFTS will lead a 25-35 mile off road mountain bike ride with plenty of climbing. Good fitness and bike handling skill required. Meet at Expo. First 50 riders to arrive for the Sunday morning mountain and road rides will get a Pro Challenge goodie bag.
- Summit Velo Road Ride: 10:00 a.m. Meet other roadies for a scenic, go-at-your-own-pace, scenic ride throughout the area. Departs from Expo. First 50 riders to arrive for the Sunday morning mountain and road rides will get a Pro Challenge goodie bag.
- Prime, Paint and Pimp your Helmet: 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Join the Breckenridge Arts District for some cycling art therapy. You provide the helmet and they’ll provide the painting supplies and art consultation with a professional painter. Adults and kids welcome. Meet in Expo.
- RipStoke Trials Show: 12:00 & 2:30 p.m.Professional riders use technical skills to finesse their bicycles over boulders and obstacles around the Blue River and the Expo. Two fantastic shows sure to wow spectators!
*All events are subject to change. For more information on the Breck Bike Week, Like us on Facebook, call 970-668-8900 or visit the Breck Bike Week Concierge in the Blue River Plaza
