From the Operations Manager at Cherry Creek State Park

Hello,

I'm sorry to inform you that we will not be approving this event this year.

In years past, we have found that on the road bike races pose a safety hazard to those participating and other visitors to the park. While I appreciate your detailed and thorough safety plan, the result of previous years of experience have shown that cyclists participating in a race exceed posted speed limits, conflict with other uses of the park's roadway, and may lead to injury. I would consider on-road bicycle races on a closed road, but as there are no alternative routes within the park and only one main roadway, I don't know that such a course would be possible.

Thank you for your interest in Cherry Creek State Park as a venue for your event.

Ben Vinci
Operations Manager