Thursday, September 9
Race Across the Sky
presented by
Where: Create Here, 55 East Main Street
What: Film Screening and Discussion - RACE ACROSS THE SKY
"Race Across The Sky”" - the story of the 2009 Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race will inspire you to "Dig Deep." At 10,000+ feet, against the misty backdrop of a former mining town, Leadville, Colorado, 1228 cyclists line the starting line. For many, it will be the most difficult race of their lives. For some, a bragging right to say they raced alongside the best in the world. Some imagine victory. Most hope only to finish. But everyone will count. Rivalries include six-time defending champion Dave Wiens vs. international star / seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. Inspirational stories of human triumph include a Leadville woman rider who was critically injured by a car while training for last year's race, another who suffers from multiple sclerosis, and 45+ rider who has raced all 15 years.
Time: 6:00 PM: Reception sponsored by Big River Grille / 6:30 PM: Film screening and Q&A panel with local cyclists who participate in the race and film
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for AEC donors. Online registration has ended. Call 423-267-1218.
Event Partners: Village Volkswagen, Big River Grille, Summit Therapy and Fitness Together
