When the USA Pro Challenge goes through Denver, Colo., on Aug. 20-26, Denver International (DEN) will be included in the action.
The airport, VISIT DENVER, the Convention & Visitors Bureau, and race organizers have commissioned local artists for a temporary, sports-themed display. Ivar Zeile of Plus Gallery asked local artists and non-profit arts organizations to change 13 bicycles into unique, stand-alone works of art. The art will be on display throughout August and can be seen atop the baggage carousels on the east and west sides of the Jeppesen Terminal.
Participating artists include:
- DAVA Youth, interpreting Astana Pro Team
- Andrew Hoffman, interpreting BMC Racing Team
– Sander Lindeke and Emily Hinson, interpreting Bissell Pro Cycling
– Tracy Weil, interpreting Champion System Pro Cycling Team
- Matt Scobey, interpreting EPM-UNE
– Ladies Fancywork Society, interpreting Team Exergy
– Mike Bernhardt, interpreting Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda
- PlatteForum, interpreting Liquigas-Cannondale
– Cultivator, interpreting Omega Pharma – Quick-Step
- Sukle Advertising, interpreting RadioShack-Nissan-Trek
– Conor Hollis and Amorette Lana, interpreting Team Spidertech Powered By C10
- Vincent Comparetto, interpreting UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team
– Colin Livingston, interpreting the USA Pro Challenge (overall race)
For the USA Pro Challenge, athletes race through the Colorado Rockies, ascending over three mountain passes, each more than 12,000 feet in elevation. It is a 683-mile course with more than 42,000 feet of vertical climbing.
