Local events happening this weekend in the Pikes Peak area
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Saturday, August 13, will have two significant events for cyclists in Colorado springs. Both are expected to impact road usage.
The Pikes Peak Highway will delay opening to the summit until 9 a.m. due to the Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit.
Cycle to the Summit is a USA Cycling sanctioned race up Pikes Peak. Created in 2010, this year marks the 13th consecutive year of the race.
More information on Cycle to the Summit can be found here.
Garden of the Gods Park will close at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday for the Starlight Spectacular. The event is open to cyclists, runners, and walkers.
According to the events page, participants can put on their favorite glow-in-the-dark gear, light up their bikes, and ride or run a bike loop or a 5K run/walk loop. The event will include “rest stops,” and other random entertainment.
More information on the Starlight Spectacular can be found here.
