The route for the second edition of the Mavic Haute Route Rockies was announced today. Kicking off in the official start city of Boulder, Colo. on June 23, 2018, the seven-day event spans 527.8 miles with over 50,000 feet of climbing before ending in Colorado Springs, Olympic City USA on June 29.
The 2018 Mavic Haute Route Rockies course includes an epic climb over 14,000 feet to the summit of Pikes Peak, one of the most famous summits in the United States and one of only two paved roads above 14,000 feet in the United States, during the final stage.
Other highlights of the week will include the climb up Left Hand Canyon on stage one, Sugarloaf on stage two and the infamous Trough Road on stage three. After an uphill time trial in Avon on stage four riders will head over Battle Mountain on stage five before conquering four climbs including Hoosier Pass on stage six.
“The second edition of Mavic Haute Route Rockies promises to be unforgettable, with breathtaking scenery and iconic climbs. As promised, we have eliminated all gravel sections and have kept only a few hard-packed dirt sections easily ridden on a road bike. These sections will showcase some of Colorado’s most memorable landmarks,” said Micah Rice, Head of Operations for Haute Route North America.
Staying true to the hallmarks of every Haute Route, the 2018 Mavic Haute Route Rockies provides amateur riders with the authentic pro experience on and off the bike. Athletes will experience the best roads in Colorado and are fully supported with premium services like the mechanical support from Mavic that is typically reserved for the pro peloton.
“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural U.S. event, our Haute Route team has carefully planned the second edition of the Mavic Haute Route Rockies. The 2018 event truly has all the hallmarks of a great Haute Route.” added Haute Route North America Chairman Alain Lambert.
To find out more about the 2018 course watch the 3D fly-through video below and head to our website here for maps and profiles of each stage, or read the full news here. |
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