SandBoxBlogs: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "USA Pro Cycling Challenge becomes presenting partner of the Colorado Mini Classic"

Today's 'prime real estate' (always the last post of the day on a blog as it is the first post seen by viewers) goes to the Town of Silt, Colorado.

Goes to Mayor Dave Moore and his rebels with a cause.

Why, you ask?

Because on June 2nd and 3rd, the itty bitty teeny tiny Town of Silt will hold a chunk of the world stage in bicycle racing.

(lol) Oh my goodness, says, 'SandBox Nanny'.

'Staff Report':
"The USA Pro Cycling Challenge, one of the largest professional cycling races in the United States, has signed on to be the presenting partner for the third annual Colorado Mini Classic, which will run June 2-3 in Silt.

Taking place in the quiet, small town with the same street decal signage as the Pro Challenge, the event provides junior athletes with the opportunity to get a taste of world-class competitive cycling action.

“The Colorado Mini Classic reinforces the unique ability of cycling events to impact communities and peoples' lives in a positive and healthy way, while focusing on sportsmanship, racing lessons, good citizenship, athletic performance and the role of family in the quest for individual achievement,” said Chris McGee, executive director, Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado. “The event is a stepping stone for all involved, and with this year's invaluable partnership with the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, we have made a tangible connection between the stars of today and American's future cycling champions.”

Modeled after the famous Mini Classics in the days of the Red Zinger and Coors Classic, which helped launch the careers of Bobby Julich, Jonathan Vaughters, Clark Sheehan and many other cycling legends, the 2012 Colorado Mini Classic presented by the USA Pro Cycling Challenge is a three-stage omnium, consisting of a time trial, criterium and road race.

Specially designed for junior racers age 10 to 18, the Mini Classic places the focus on juniors and their families.

“Our goal has always been to grow interest and participation in the sport of cycling in the U.S.,” said Brian Farris, chief operating officer of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. “Through this partnership between the USA Pro Challenge and the Colorado Mini Classic, we are fostering growth of the sport, while bringing the experience of a professional race to some of the state's best junior riders. It's just a matter of time before we see one of these very same kids standing on the USA Pro Challenge podium.”

This year's event has been recognized as one of the premier juniors-only events in the country, and is part of the 2012 Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series...."  (Read more?  Click title)

"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."

SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Silt trustees to consider boosting business with changes to regulations"

Hey, how about that Silt Mayor Dave Moore?

And those Trustees?

"Objects in your rearview mirror may be closer than you think."

Congrats and kudos to the Town of Silt.  Again.

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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Silt to be more of a happening place"

Another gross underestimation by national, state and local politicians throughout America is the power of true grass roots energy. We wonder if said politicians learned anything at mid-terms.  Time will tell.

Here on The Western Slope of Colorado, mid-term elections along the west stretch of the I-70 corridor were a bloodbath. 

Determined to allow no more casual draining to their hard-earned cash flows by the 'elite' power brokers in Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, Rifle and Battlement Mesa; the little guys fought hard.

And won.

One of the most colorful elections was bringing Silt Mayor Dave Moore into office.

Dave is not the smoothest talker and his people skills sometimes leave a good deal to be desired.  Come to think of it, a bit like Dubya and Perry.

No one can say that Dave Moore doesn't have enthusiasm nor can they say he doesn't get the job done.

Still slightly bruised from mortal combat, local conservatives can now look at the rapidly going up 'Silt Stoney Ridge Pavilion'  and dream of the great grass roots style music concerts ahead.

On a side note, SandBox Nanny sends a thank-you to investigative reporter John Colson for this piece.

How very nice (sincerely) it is to see Silt finally given some 'as positive as John seems to be able to give to Silt' ink.


"SILT, Colorado — A core of movers and shakers here has banded together on a project aimed, in a way, at overcoming — or perhaps fulfilling — the promise represented by an old bumper sticker: Silt Happens..."
(John Colson)

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