Cycling, Music and More Take Over Telluride

Telluride is gearing up for a big week of fun next week. As of this weekend, the town’s sure to be hopping with pre-race partying for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. The cyclists roll into town on Monday, August 20, a sight sure to be one of the most spectacular of their whole Colorado tour. There’s going to be excitement all day long in Telluride town park before the big finish. You’ll be able to follow the race from this drop-dead gorgeous setting on big-screen TVs, shop at the vendors’ mini boutiques, eat and drink beer to your heart’s delight. Did I say there will be live music, too? Oh, yeah—it’s going to be a fun day all around.

More festivating is in store for all the following weekend, August 25 & 26 when The Ride takes over Telluride Town Park. Proudly presented by KOTO, T-ride’s beloved radio station, this two-day festival offers another great opportunity to listen to quality music in an unparalleled setting. Billed as a rock and roll festival, headliners include Ben Harper, Lucinda Williams, Los Lobos, JJ Grey & Mofro, the North Mississippi Allstars and Big Head Todd & the Monsters. Festivities begin around the noonish hour both days and last until 11 p.m. Late night shows at the historic Sheraton Opera House will also take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Sounds like one helluva ride!