Avon

Avon

Nestled in the Eagle River Valley, at the base of Beaver Creek Resort and eight miles west of Vail, Avon is known as the Heart of the Valley and a great base for launching mountain adventures in skiing, hiking, biking, paddling and more. With 6,700 year-round residents, plus another 3,500 part-time residents, Avon offers a multitude of recreational opportunities, special events, parks, open space and trails along with a mix of local and national shops and restaurants.

In the summer, the 48-acre Harry A. Nottingham Park offers fun for the whole family. Rent a paddle boat, fish in the lake, walk around the park or just relax on the grass and bask in the sunshine. The town loves to celebrate the holidays with events such as Salute to the USA, the largest fireworks display in the Colorado Rockies; Dunk-n-Dash, a duathlon race series; national and international events such as IronKids and Dock Dogs.

​Avon Festival & Bike Expo

Date: August 26th, 2011

​Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

​Location: Nottingham Park, Lake Street

Description: The fun begins in Avon with the Vail Valley Medical Center health festival and bike expo. Make sure to come by for free physical evaluations by Howard Head, custom bike fittings in partnership with Venture Sports, helmet fittings by Think First, and for the kids, balloons and free handouts. 

​Chromoly Chef Challenge

​Date: August 26th, 2011

Time: 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

​Location: Nottingham Park, Lake Street

​Description: The Cromoly Chef Challenge is like the Iron Chef but with bikes. This is an action packed event where 4 to 6 teams have one hour to build a bike from a selection of bike parts which will not be revealed until two minutes before the clock starts. This competition has been extremely popular and it will be fun to watch in Nottingham Park.

​Scout the Stage, Citizens' Ride

​Date: August 26th, 2011

​Time: 11:15 a.m.

​Location: Lake Street Start Truss to 4 Eagle Ranch in Wolcott

Description: Avon is hosting the Scout the Stage, citizens' ride, for cycling fans to have the opportunity to ride like the pros without the pressure of being a racer. This exclusive opportunity provides the unique experience of leading out the pro cyclists from under the start truss and riding ahead of them on the first section of the race course. Experience spectator enthusiasm from those lining the course and then watch the pros as they race past a reserved picnic location. Space is limited to 300 riders, so sign up today at www.active.com to register. Race fee includes a commemorative Scout the Stage jersey, water bottle, hat and a catered lunch at 4 Eagle Ranch. 

​Avon Kids' Ride

Date: August 26th, 2011

Time: 12:45 p.m.

​Location: Lake Street, Avon

​Description: Not only will kids be able to decorate their bikes in a "fun corral", but they will be able to participate in their own bike race; utilizing the very same course and start truss as the pros after they take off.