The activities and issues can not be totally predictable. I saw a couple stages last year. The Swan Mountain scene was chaotic to say the least. Hoosier Pass may have similar issues. With the 10:50 race start, expect the peloton to be nearly intact at the Pass and will go through quickly. Our best viewing sight may be before the peak of the pass, better view of the switchbacks.
CDOT is reported Route 9 closure being at 10AM. I suspect we, on bikes will be allowed on a bit longer, but we should not count on it. As soon as the ride cars start going through, we will not want to be riding, believe me. So, I suggest we be in our viewing place by 10AM. The ride time for most of us from the Blue River Town Hall will be 30 to 45 minutes. Let's leave the Blue River Town Hall at 9AM. If you plan to take one of the 15 parking spaces, be there in time to ride by 9AM. Have a backup plan, if the lot is full. Riding to the Blue River Town Hall is about 45 minutes for an A Rider, longer for others.
Bring a backpack with: Beverages, Food, Bike locks, suntan lotion, clothing for variable weather, shoes. Anything else? Extra battery for cell phone? Don't forget medical identification.
I will be leaving Silverthorne by 7:15AM, and have room for one more cyclist. We can meet at the Transit Center's parking lot at 7:15. Call or email to car pool with me. Then I will drive to Blue River Town Hall. If/when the lot is full, I will send out an email alert. Smart phones will be handy. Also, there is a smartphone AP that will let you view a live video of the activities in Breck and towards us at the Pass.
Race day info is available from these links.
http://cotrip.org/content/usapcc/index.html
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Al Wambach
PO Box 2324
60 Twenty Grand Court, Wildernest
Silverthorne, CO 80498-2324
610-613-1390 cell
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