Danielle Kreutter is a multimedia journalist for Denver7 KMGH in Denver, Colorado.
DENVER — Ride The Rockies , one of the longest and oldest recreational bike touring rides in the country, was canceled for 2024.
Denver7 reached out to the organizers of Ride The Rockies, Ventures Endurance, who declined an interview but sent the same statement that is now posted on the event's website. "All of our hotel rooms were full, then we extended that. We developed a homestay program so that people who have homes could accept some of the riders. We were expecting a great increase, boosting our economy with them visiting our restaurants and our shops," said Meeker Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Stephanie Hanson.
Small towns like Meeker are encouraging riders who already booked their travel to keep their plans anyway. Meeker is offering gift certificates for any registered riders who keep their reservations so they can explore the town.
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