Who’s planning to bid to host the 2013 USA Pro Challenge?
2012 USA Pro Challenge Time Trial podium in Denver
[updated 11/19/2012]
Here’s the latest based on publically available sources about which cities have submitted bids to host the 2013 USA Pro Challenge. Bids were due Friday, November 16, 2012.
| 2012 Host City | Bidding for 2013? |
| Durango | No |
| Telluride | Yes |
| Montrose | Yes |
| Crested / Mount Crested Butte | Yes |
| Gunnison | Yes |
| Aspen | Yes |
| Beaver Creek / Vail | Yes, both |
| Breckenridge | Yes |
| Colorado Springs | Yes |
| Golden | Yes |
| Boulder | No |
| Denver | Yes |
Other cities reported to bid:
According to the Denver Post, the original three-city combination of Fort Collins/Loveland/Estes Park grew to four with the addition of Windsor.
Steamboat Springs, Salida and Grand Junction. Longmont was reported to bid as well.
Rumored or with potential to bid:
Delta.
This collection of cities suggests the overall start may take place in northern Colorado this year. Cities bidding for a start, finish, or time trial completed the 2013 RFP.
ProVéloPassion 
Longmont indeed put in a bid after great reception by Longmont City Council (voting unanimously) for a bid and significant City resource support.
Thank you, Scott. Good luck to Longmont!