 August 27, 2011 — Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge, 

Immediately after leaving Steamboat Springs, the riders ascended Rabbit Ears Pass, a steep pass with about of climbing and a false summit.After the descent, it's a long slow climb through some of Colorado's most popular ski resorts that culminated in a downhill finish into Breckenridge.August 28, 2011 — Golden to Denver, 

The final stage of the race began under the "Howdy Folks!"