Plain News #4

All Things Social 

Missing PTP already? You can relive the whole experience on social media!

Pics on Instagram
Contests and reviews on Facebook
Highlights on Twitter
Blog posts from the Plain Pedalers
More photos on Flickr

And don’t forget: route announcements and other special opportunities are usually announced first on our Facebook, so make sure to connect with us there!

Bike Technicians 

You probably came across a goathead or two along the route and needed a helping hand from our friendly bike techs! Year after year these hard working mechanics have swapped out your flats, oiled up your chains, fixed the squeak in your breaks and sent you on your way. We would like to give a big shout out to Wheat Ridge Cyclery, Bicycle Doctor, Campus Cycles, Treads Bicycle Outfitters. We look forward to seeing them again next year!

Tour Photographs

Have you recently caught yourself bragging to friends and family about your Pedal The Plains adventure but lack the photos to back it up? Individual photos taken throughout the Tour by Sundance Images are available on their website. Visit Sundance Images for further details on how to purchase your favorite pictures.

PTP Technical Gear 

You were probably having too much fun during Pedal The Plains and did not have a chance to stop by the Merchandise Tent to scope out the Primal technical gear…but don’t fret, it’s not too late! Commemorate your 2015 experience with bibs, shorts, Gemini tanks, arm warmers and cycling caps. Visit our shop page to place your order today. All major credit cards and checks are accepted.

Survey 

In an effort to enhance your experience at next year’s Pedal The Plains, an electronic survey was emailed to all participants following the ride. If you did not receive the survey, it may be accessed by clicking here. We greatly value our cyclist’s feedback. We encourage you to take a few minutes to let us know your thoughts.

Lost & Found 

Not much was lost during the Tour, but there were a few pieces found! Lost and found items may be claimed by calling PTP at 303-954-6701 or by emailing ptp@denverpost.com. Please provide a detailed description of the item(s), including size(s) and brand(s), when applicable, and we will check to see if your item found its way back to Denver.

Colorado Creative Industries; Community Canvas 

Community Canvas is a special component of Pedal The Plains supported by Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) and designed to share the story of landscapes, landmarks and life as it is now and how it used to be on the Plains. Not only will this create a lasting legacy in each area, but the process will also establish a model for future public art endeavors and unite the communities in a celebration of their unique assets. Julesburg and Sterling each chose to participate in the program this year and received a sponsorship of $1,000 from

CCI to put towards a unique piece of public art, which was unveiled in each community during the ride. This is the third year that Community Canvas has been a part of Pedal The Plains and its popularity continues to grow.

Julesburg artist Randy Renquist created a sculpture to welcome Pedal The Plains guests by welding together upcycled bicycle parts. The sculpture was located on the Sedgwick County Courthouse property and was visible during the opening ceremony.

Sterling secured funding from OEDIT to match their $1,000 grant and compiled three different art projects within their community. The following art projects were on display throughout Sterling during Pedal The Plains:

1. Trellis for life, created by artist Brad Rhea, is located at Pioneer Park, 17615 Hwy 14. Cyclists from the Family Fun Ride rode under the Trellis as they entered the park.
2. Modern art stainless bike rack, constructed by Karen Foote is located at 315 Main St.
3. Bike themed scare crows that could be seen all around town during the Tour.