August 16
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Tutu to Brew | 5:30-8 p.m.
Bike parade and beer festival from Buckley Park in downtown Durango down the Animas River Trail to Ska Brewing World Headquarters.
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The Bicycle Men | 7 p.m.
A musical comedy at the Durango Arts Center about a hapless American tourist who crashes on his bicycle and encounters interesting inhabitants of a quaint French village. Tickets: $22.
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A Ticket to Tomahawk | 8:30 p.m.
True West Railfest outdoor movie screening at the Durango train depot.
August 17
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Bicycle sculpture dedication | 3 p.m.
Florida Road roundabout.
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The Bicycle Men | 5 p.m.
A musical comedy at the Durango Arts Center about a hapless American tourist who crashes on his bicycle and encounters interesting inhabitants of a quaint French village. Tickets: $22.
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Grand open house | 5-9 p.m.
Downtown Durango.
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A Ticket to Tomahawk | 8:30 p.m.
True West Railfest outdoor movie screening at the Durango train depot.
August 18
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It’s a Real Butte | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Twin Buttes Mountain Bike Race and Trail Run. An endurance running and mountain biking race hosted by Trails 2000. For more information, visit trails2000.org
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True West Railfest | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Quick draw and Western vendors at the Durango train depot
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Start festival | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Live music, food, New Belgium beer, cycling goods for sale, bike demos, a kids zone and the JumboTron with rider interviews and highlights from the inaugural 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge.
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Kids Bike Rodeo | 12-3 p.m.
Different stations at Fort Lewis College for kids to highlight skills training, helmet fitting, bike maintenance, along with a photo opportunity with some of the pro cyclists.
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The Bicycle Men | 5 p.m.
A musical comedy at the Durango Arts Center about a hapless American tourist who crashes on his bicycle and encounters interesting inhabitants of a quaint French village. Tickets: $22.
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Let’s Get it Started | 5 p.m.
A gala and team presentation at Fort Lewis College hosted by celebrity announcers Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen and Bob Roll.
August 19
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Start festival | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Live music, food, New Belgium beer, cycling goods for sale, bike demos, a kids zone and the JumboTron with rider interviews and highlights from the inaugural 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge.
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Pro Challenge Experience Citizens Bicycle Ride | 9 a.m.
The Big Ride is a 72.75-mile ride that will start in downtown Durango with a loop of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge start. Riders then will head out to Wildcat Canyon before returning to Durango for a ride to Durango Mountain Resort. They will return to Durango by U.S. Highway 550 with a final climb to the finish festival at Fort Lewis College. The Durango-to-DMR ride is a shorter, 45-mile option, with a finish festival at the ski resort.
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True West Railfest | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Quick draw and Western vendors at the Durango train depot
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The Bicycle Men | 2 p.m., 7 p.m.
A musical comedy at the Durango Arts Center about a hapless American tourist who crashes on his bicycle and encounters interesting inhabitants of a quaint French village. Tickets: $22.
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Downtown street party | 4-9 p.m.
Main Avenue Food, beer garden, dancing, live entertainment by Andrea’s Fault, Kirk James Band, Ralph Dinosaur and the High Rollers.
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Fireworks | 9:15 p.m.
The fireworks were canceled for the Independence Day celebration because of fire restrictions, but the city of Durango is ready to light up the sky now that the restrictions have been lifted.
August 20
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Race Day Start Festival | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Food, exhibits and race viewing on the JumboTron video display. Downtown Durango at 12th Street and Main Avenue, and at Buckley Park.
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Opening ceremonies | 8 a.m.
Main Avenue
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Race start | 10 a.m.
Main Avenue
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