Chris Carmichael, the chair of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) working to secure
Colorado Springs as the starting point of the Quiznos Pro Challenge, a
professional cycling stage race that will take place throughout the state for
the first time in 2011, announces the additional members of the LOC:

o    Operations Director – Steven Locke, USA Field Hockey

o    Technical Director – Randy Shafer, Concepts West Architecture and an official for
USA Cycling since 1982

o    Media/PR Director – Meredith Vaughan, Vladimir Jones

o    Volunteer Co-Directors – Alicia McConnell, United States Olympic Committee and
Denise Sulski, Colorado Springs Utilities

o    Sponsorship Director – Jim Scherr, 776 Marketing

o    VIP/Hospitality Co-Directors – Karen Delich, Center for Creative Leadership and Lisa
Sloan, Operation 6035

o    Education/Community Director – Paige Carmichael, Kids on Bikes

o    Ancillary Events Director – Cary Blanchette, Memorial Health System Foundation

·         The LOC is responsible for creating a competitive proposal for consideration by the
organizers of the race; Denver-based Quiznos and full-service sports management
powerhouse, Medalist Sports, Inc

·         The proposal will outline the reasons Colorado Springs should be selected, possible
race routes, how race operations will be organized, how local amenities; such
as hotels, restaurants, meeting facilities and transportation will be utilized;
a marketing plan to promote the race and ancillary events, and financials.

·         The proposal is due by Sept.10 and the candidate city selected will be notified in
mid-Sept.

·         About the Quiznos Pro Challenge

o    Quiznos, pioneer of the toasted sandwich and one of the nation’s premier
restaurant chains for sandwiches, salads and soups, and Lance Armstrong, legendary
road-racing cyclist and seven-time Tour de France champion, have joined forces
to hold an international pro-cycling competition in Colorado, Aug. 22-28, 2011.

o    The race, dubbed the Quiznos Pro Challenge, is expected to become one of the most
significant international pro-cycling events worldwide, aiming to invigorate
the legacy of the Colorado-based Coors International Bicycle Classic, which
stood as the pre-eminent event of its kind in North America from 1979-1988.

o    To learn more, visit the Quiznos website.

·         Quote from Chris Carmichael:

o    “With representation from all aspects of the city – public, private and
nonprofit – our LOC represents a diverse group of individuals all with
their eyes on the same prize – bringing this exciting event here to our
backyard. It’s an A-team of people who share a common passion for both
Colorado Springs and the Quiznos Pro Challenge. And behind each Director is
another layer of firepower in the shape of committee members ready to hit the
ground running once we get word from the Quiznos Pro Challenge folks that
Colorado Springs is their choice.”