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Lance Armstrong Competing at SnowmassSeptember 13, 2008 - 10:20 PM
offer the ultimate Snowmass weekend Snowmass Village, CO - As if this spectacular weekend in Snowmass wasn't already superlative-heavy with the tallest balloon in America attending one of the highest altitude balloon festivals in the nation, Colorado's newest endurance race reported that cycling legend Lance Armstrong will be among the racers at Snowmass this Sunday. Find lodging specials near Snowmass Just days after announcing his return to professional cycling, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will compete as part of a three-person team in the 12 Hours of Snowmass. Dave Weins, who edged out Lance Armstrong to win this year's "Leadville 100" endurance bike race also has entered as part of a three-person team. Another top endurance biker, David "Tinker" Juarez, a two-time Olympian rider and gold medalist in the Pan American Games, has entered in the solo division, ensuring high-energy, fierce competitions in multiple divisions. "We thought this weekend couldn't get any better, but we were wrong!" says Snowmass Village Marketing Director Susan Hamley. "We're thrilled to welcome Lance Armstrong to Snowmass Village, and we're all going to be out there rooting the teams on. This is an incredible fall weekend to head to Snowmass, with perfect weather for all these events on the way." The 12 Hours of Snowmass, which sends racers out onto the trails of Snowmass from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, is part of the prestigious Rocky Mountain Ultra Regional Endurance Series and benefits the Aspen Youth Center and Extreme Sports Camp. The event caps off an extraordinary mountain weekend that also includes three days of hot air balloon competitions over Snowmass. Nearly 30 balloons, including the tallest balloon in the U.S., the Energizer Bunny Hot Hare (think taller than the Statue of Liberty), take to the skies on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. A special hot air balloon night glow, barbecue and concert with Americana artist Jeff Finlan starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday night as well. Also this weekend is the Snowmass Wine Festival, which kicks off with a Winemaker's Dinner on Friday and fills the pedestrian Snowmass Mall with over 200 wines to sample, cuisine from regional chefs, a silent auction, and live music to benefit local valley nonprofits on Saturday. The Aspen Youth Center, voted Aspen's Best Non-Profit Organization for 2007, is a drop-in youth center offering a variety of summer, after school and outreach programs for youth in grades four through twelve. The center provides a safe and supportive environment for youth to connect, learn and grow. The Extreme Sports Camp provides camp experiences for youth with autism. For many teens and preteens, summer is a time to immerse themselves in rigorous sports activities which challenge the mind and body. Now, children and teens with autism can have the same opportunities year-round. For more information on the 12 Hours of Snowmass and these organizations, visit www.12hoursofsnowmass.com or call (970) 544-4130. Find lodging specials near Snowmass Check all lodging specials at Colorado Ski Resorts
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