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New Super D Race and Bike Bus Added to Breck Bike Week, July 5-8, 2012
Guided rides, trials show, yoga for bikers and more during annual cycling event

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo.– Breckenridge will host its first ever Super D mountain bike race July 7 as part of the annual Breck Bike Week festival July 5-8, 2012. The race, a mostly downhill event that incorporates elements of cross country, is one of several new additions to the 2012 Breck Bike Week lineup. The festival brings back favorites including free demos, Poker and Go Fish rides, happy hour ride with the mayor, women’s mountain bike skills clinics,  yoga for cyclists, trials show, youth races and more. Visit BreckBikeWeek.comfor details. A sample of 2012 offerings:

Breck Sports is offering 20% off on the NEW Vail Pass shuttle ridesin honor of Breck Bike Week

FREE Bike Haul on the Colorado Chair at the Breck Summer Fun Parkwith your daily Fun Park ticket. Tickets are available at Breck Summer Fun Park or online at Breckenridge.com

Breckenridge Ski and Ride School summer booth on Saturday and Sunday, come learn about mountain bike lessons, summer camps, and all the new offering at the Breck Summer Fun Park

Mav Sports Super D: Breckenridge’s first-ever super d covers town trails in this short and sweet, two-run timed event. Saturday, July 7

IMBA Benefit Movie Night:See Mike Dion’s latest film, “Reveal the Path” at this screening to benefit the IMBA Trail Access Fund. Past Tour Divide racers contemplate what it means to live an inspired life using the bicycle as a mechanism to explore, dream and discover. Thursday, July 5

Behind the scenes of the USA Pro Challenge:Race CEO Shawn Hunter goes inside the operations, teams and athletes of the USA Pro Challenge, one of the largest cycling events in U.S. history. See the photos and stay for open Q&A as part of the Colorado Mountain College Peak to Pique speaker series. Thursday, July 5

Breckenridge Bike Bus:Take a free spin down Main Street in the saddle of a bicycle built for 16. Daily, July 5-8

Poker and Go Fish rides:Hit the dirt and collect cards on marked trail rides highlighting the best singletrack in Breck. Families can choose the less intense version and all can celebrate at the after party with food, prizes and music. Saturday, July 7

Free Manufacturer Demos: Trek, BH and Pivot will offer free demos during Bike Week. The bike concierge (available daily during the event) provides maps and area info so riders can make the most of their time with the industry’s top rigs. Daily, July 5-8

Historic happy hour ride with the mayor:Tour Breckenridge’s historic sites on a bike ride with Mayor John Warner, then stay for happy hour at one of town’s classic old west saloons. Friday, July 6

For a complete schedule of Breck Bike Week events, visit BreckBikeWeek.com.

All Breck Summer Fun Park activities are weather dependant; get the latest updates and stay connected all summer long at facebook.com/Breckenridgeand @breckenridgemtnon Twitter, or by calling (970) 453-5000. 
 
For full details on all events taking place in Breck this summer, including the new Breck Kids’ Summer Day Camp, and to purchase Fun Park tickets online, visit www.Breckenridge.com.

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