August 2014

Labor Day Weekend traditionally marks the end of summer.  Kids are back in school, days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are starting to fall.  This weekend, come to Breckenridge for the annual Breckenridge Rubber Duck Race.  This year, celebrates the 27th year of racing for the Summit Foundation. Thousands of spectators will be lining the banks of the Blue River through Breckenridge on Saturday, August 30th.  Starting at 11 a.m., enjoy events for the entire family.

Traditionally, the Breckenridge Rubber Duck Race will have three duck races throughout the day.  Starting at 1 p.m., the Hudson Auto Source Kids Duck Dash will start.  As many as 750 ducks will be swimming their way in the Blue River starting at the Adams Street Bridge.  More than 40

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Don't miss the opportunity to view one of the largest spectactor events in Colorado.  Today, Breckenridge will be hosting the Stage 5 finish of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge.  Without a doubt, this is continues to be an annual tradition for the quaint mountain town.  Please stop by and visit me at our Breckenridge Associates office right off Main Street, before, during, or after the event!

I hope to see you there!

Starting on Wednesday, Breckenridge will be taken over with those passionate about biking. Breckenridge was recently recognized as a Bicycle Friendly community by the League of American Cyclists. So, August 20 through the 24th is the return of the annual Breck Bike Week. These days will be filled with great activities for all ages and levels. You just have to love riding your bike. The best part is that most activities are free! If biking is your thing, come enjoy the bike demos, bike tunes, guide tours on some of Breck's best kept secrets and so much more.

Breck Bike Week will also be centered on the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Stage 5 finish on August 22nd. The world's top cyclists starting racing through the majestic Rocky Mountain today, reaching

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The annual Dillon Open Regatta, an inland-lake regatta, is returning to Lake Dillon this weekend for its 41st year.  The largest, U.S. Sailing-sanctioned competition, west of the Mississippi, will feature between 100 and 150 sailboats that will race against each other in several categories.  Spectators travel from near and far to see this amazing spectacle.  "The legend of the event lives nationally," says Dillon Yacht Club director Scott Snyder.

Lake Dillon poses challenging conditions for the sailors that compete in the Dillon Open Regatta.  The ever-changing Colorado weather, sunny one minute, thunderstorm the next, along with the various valleys that empty into Lake Dillon, makes it especially challenging, even to the best.  Add that to the beautiful

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