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EVENT PROPOSAL
Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission
USA BMX 2021 NATIONAL EVENT PROPOSAL - Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission - Greater ...
EXECUTIVE
             SUMMARY

                                                                                         We’re ready to
                                                                                         host your USA BMX
                                                                                         National event. Let
                                                                                         your racers shred in the
                                                                                         best venue in the west.

OVERVIEW
Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission (GGJSC), on behalf of Grand Valley BMX and with the
support of Mesa County and the City of Grand Junction, is seeking hosting rights to the USA BMX 2021
Nationals.

Grand Junction is a venue perfectly poised to host this national event.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Race Venue ......................................................................................................................................   Page 4
Lodging Information .......................................................................................................................         Page 8
Financial Fees & Enhancements ....................................................................................................                  Page 12
Media & Marketing Promotions ....................................................................................................                   Page 13
Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission ...............................................................................                            Page 14
        History of Events
About Grand Junction ....................................................................................................................           Page 16
        Demographic Analysis
        Weather Analysis
Letters of Support ...........................................................................................................................      Page 22

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PROPOSED LOCATION
Grand Valley BMX
2785 US-50
Grand Junction, CO 81503
DETAILS ON PAGE 4

LODGING
The Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission has a great
working relationship with Visit Grand Junction and our lodging
partners. With 37 hotels and over 500 vacation homes, Grand
Junction has a variety of comfortable and affordable lodging
options perfect for this event.
DETAILS ON PAGE 8

ENHANCEMENTS
• Event sponsorship/rights fees
• Rental cars
• Advertisement in PULL magazine
• GGJSC will work with Grand Valley BMX to host a local event
  prior to Nationals, offering discounts to activate new local
  membership.
DETAILS ON PAGE 12

LOCAL ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for our community’s
National BMX events will be comprised of a list of notable leaders,
sponsors, and organizers. With support from Nick Adams, the
BMX track operator and former USA BMX employee, the group
will include experienced individuals. Should we be awarded
hosting rights, the Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission is
committed to developing a Local Organizing Committee that will
generate local engagement to support this event and will provide
additional contacts as we develop our committee and outreach.
DETAILS ON PAGE 12

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RACE
    VENUE

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GRAND VALLEY
        BMX

                                                           Grand Valley BMX has
                                                           been a top-10 track
                                                           in the Central Region,
                                                           8 of the last 10 years,
                                                           and the number 1
                                                           track in Colorado from
                                                           2008 to 2015, and
                                                           again in 2017.

T   he track is one of five public tracks in the United States with an Olympic Starting Hill (8m) and
    was rebuilt this year by USA BMX National Track Builder, Billy Allen.

      Covered bleachers               Ample parking & green                           Night lighting
                                       space around track

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Grand Valley BMX provides superior amenities for hosting the 2021 Nationals:
1.   Ample parking! With only two entrances                       6.    Portable restrooms will be provided by
     into the parking area, and the necessary                           Western Colorado Waste and cleaned after
     manpower, organization, and maintenance,                           Friday and Saturday events.
     parking will not be a hurdle.
                                                                  7.    Monument Waste will provide trash
2.   Green space around the track allows plenty                         receptacles that will be placed throughout
     of space for teams and vendors.                                    the venue and parking lots.

3.   Food & Beverage/Concessions. Grand                           8.    Venue has night lighting.
     Valley BMX will contract with a preferred
     vendor, familiar with working national BMX                   9.    Venue has dedicated track maintenance
     events, to serve up delicious food and icy                         employees for the duration of the event.
     refreshments.                                                10. Covered bleachers seat approximately
4.   No venue permit fees.                                            1,000. If more bleacher seating is required,
                                                                      capacity can be increased.
5.   Grand Valley BMX will work with the USA
     BMX medical director to ensure that all                      11. Full hook-up camping on-site.
     requirements are met. Grand Valley BMX
     will also work with local medics to provide
     additional assistance.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

                                                                            With 37 hotels and
                                                                            over 500 vacation
                                                                            homes, Grand
                                                                            Junction has a variety
                                                                            of comfortable and
T   he Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission
    has a great working relationship with Visit
Grand Junction and our lodging partners.
                                                                            affordable lodging
We are committed to making the appropriate                                  options.
introductions and providing lodging information
that meets the needs of this national event.

With 37 hotels and over 500 vacation homes,                        Once a date has been selected, working with our
Grand Junction has a variety of comfortable and                    lodging partners will be seamless and easy! Visit
affordable lodging options perfect for this event.                 Grand Junction will send out a lead request to
Participants can stay close to I-70 along Horizon                  properties who will then respond with competitive
Drive or in Downtown Grand Junction. Both are                      room rates or available room blocks for the event.
within walking distance to a variety of restaurants
as well as outdoor activities. Bringing your furry
friend? No problem, Grand Junction has plenty of
pet-friendly options, too.

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LODGING LOCATIONS

     WEST GRAND                      HORIZON DRIVE
      JUNCTION                         DISTRICT

          DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

                          GRAND VALLEY BMX

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Total Lodging Rooms

     3,086

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GRAND JUNCTION LODGING
PROPERTIES AND RATES
Name                  City    # of   Average      Miles from     Name                  City      # of     Average       Miles from
                             rooms    Rates       Start/Finish                                  rooms      Rates        Start/Finish
Americas Best         GJ      97     $52 - $99         8         Knights Inn           GJ         42       $49-$99           8
Value Inn
Candlewood Suites     GJ      97     $89 - $229        8         La Quinta Inn &       GJ        108         $94             8
                                                                 Suites
Clarion Inn           GJ      239    $79 - $129        8         Marriott Downtown     GJ         70      $94-$249           4
                                                                 Fairfield Inn &
                                                                 Suites
Columbine Motel       GJ      14     $79 - $129        6
                                                                 Marriott-Downtown     GJ        100      $94-$259           4
                                                                 Springhill Suites
Comfort Inn           GJ      54                       8
                                                                 Mesa Inn Grand        GJ        123      $39 - $110         7
                                                                 Junction
Courtyard by          GJ      136    $94-$160          8
Marriott                                                         Motel 6               GJ        100      $37 - $199         8

Days Inn Grand        GJ      80                       7
Junction                                                         Quality Inn           GJ        107         $79             8

Doubletree by         GJ      273      $129            8
Hilton                                                           Ramada Inn            GJ        100                         8

Econo Lodge           GJ      48     $59 - $99         8
                                                                 Red Roof Inn          GJ        100      $59 - $99         10

Frontier Motor        GJ      22                       6
Lodge                                                            Residence Inn by      GJ        104      $89-$229           8
                                                                 Marriott
Grand Vista Hotel     GJ      158    $52 - $159        8
                                                                 Super 8 Grand         GJ         50      $60 - $99          8
                                                                 Junction
Hampton Inn           GJ      80     $94-$209          4
(downtown)                                                       Timbers Motel         GJ         28                         8

Historic Melrose      GJ      20     $55 - $100        4
Hotel                                                            Travelodge            GJ        141      $54-$120           8

Holiday Inn Express   GJ      89     $84 - $199        8
& Suites                                                         Tru by Hilton         GJ         92      $94-$209           4
                                                                 (downtown)
Holiday Inn           GJ      119      $119            8
Horizon Dr                                                       Woodsprings           GJ        124                         8
                                                                 Suites
Home2 Suites By       GJ      91                       8
Hilton

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FINANCIAL FEES & ENHANCEMENTS
The Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission proposes the following event enhancements

     Host fee of $20,000 plus the following:

     Paid advertisement in PULL magazine

     GGJSC will work with Grand Valley BMX to host a local event prior to Nationals,
     offering discounts to activate new local memberships.

     Two (2) rental cars for 7 rental days

     We will work with area entertainers and organizations to explore doing a festival
     adjacent to the BMX track.

     The Local Organizing Committee for our community’s National BMX events
     will be comprised of a list of notable leaders, sponsors, and organizers. With
     support from Nick Adams, the BMX track operator and former USA BMX
     employee, the group will include experienced individuals. Should we be
     awarded hosting rights, the Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission is
     committed to developing a Local Organizing Committee that will generate local
     engagement to support this event and will provide additional contacts as we
     develop our committee and outreach.

PROPOSED DATES
      MAY                  JUNE                    JULY                 AUGUST    SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER

     1-31               1-30                   1-31                   1-31        1-30        1-31

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MEDIA & MARKETING
Attracting and maintaining local riders is our primary focus. Grand Valley BMX and GGJSC will work with
schools through the Foundation outreach programs and local media to establish interviews and airtime
for top local and national riders competing. In addition to this outreach, GGJSC and Grand Valley BMX
will utilize the Colorado Mesa University Cycling team and coaches to help promote the event. Also. if
the event is the right time of year, we would be honored to host the Collegiate National Championships.

The Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission and Grand Valley BMX will work collaboratively to
host a local event to help activate new membership into the sport and foster interest and accessibility
throughout the valley.

Furthermore, our municipal and governmental partners view this event as an opportunity to enhance our
community’s economic development, of which the sports commission is a part. The yielding result is a
community that will be fully vested in the success of the event for all involved.

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ABOUT GGJSC
                                                                    The Grand Junction community has a
                                                                    longstanding history of supporting successful
                                                                    sporting events. Whether we’re hosting the
The Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission                        Junior College World Series, cheering on the
(GGJSC) is a collaborative effort between                           Grand Junction Rockies, watching mountain
Colorado Mesa University, the City of Grand                         bike races, running marathons, supporting the
Junction, Mesa County, the City of Fruita and the                   Colorado Special Olympics, or watching the USA
Town of Palisade to promote sport tourism in                        Cycling championships – the foundation is in
the community. The organization’s mission is to                     place to make your athletic event a success.
represent the greater Grand Junction Area while
attracting new events and enhancing existing                        Additionally, Grand Valley BMX is no stranger
events. GGJSC positively impacts the economy                        to hosting events. The track was scheduled to
and community, and delivers the highest level of                    host approximately 55 local races in 2020, 3
customer service.                                                   five-week sessions of the BMX Racing League,
                                                                    approximately 50 practice sessions and 20
GGJSC serves as an advocate                                         clinics. Furthermore, they host an Olympic Day,
                                                                    Race for Life, Bob Warnicke Scholarship Race,
to local amateur, collegiate,                                       and state and regional qualifiers.
and professional sports                                             These events, in addition to many others not
organizations because we                                            highlighted, are incredible assets to the Grand
understand the cultural                                             Junction area and are embraced year after year.
                                                                    As evident by the success of the many events in
importance of sports in our                                         our event resume, USA BMX can be assured that
community.                                                          the 2021 National event will be well received by
                                                                    this supportive community.

                                           GGJSC'S EVENT TRACK RECORD:

                         Host of the USA Cycling 2017 & 2018 Collegiate Road National Championship.
                         This event brought nearly 400 collegiate athletes from 35 institutions and para-
                         cyclists from around the country in a four-day national championship on four
                         different race courses in and around Grand Junction.

The Rim Rock Marathon is an annual marathon benefiting Colorado Mesa
University’s Track and Field and Cross-Country teams. Since its inception in the
mid-1990s, the marathon has attracted runners from around the world with its
beautiful course and excellent reputation.

                         Our community’s flagship event is undoubtedly the National Junior College
                         Athletic Association World Series. Grand Junction has hosted the world series for
                         62 years, and is contracted to continue this tenure through 2024.

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The Maverick Classic Road Race is a collegiate regional championship event held
                     throughout the Grand Valley. This event, entering its fifth year, features four races:
                     a hill climb on the Colorado National Monument, a team and individual time trial
                     in Fruita, a Downtown Grand Junction Criterium (held in conjunction with a large
                     outdoor apparel and gear festival) and a road race in Palisade. Participants include
                     top collegiate cycling programs from the region as well as professional and open-
                     class riders, including a number of national championship athletes. The 2015
                     Maverick Classic saw approximately 120 collegiate riders and 140 unique open-
                     class riders participate.

From 2017-2019, our community hosted the Train to Hunt Regional Qualifiers and
National Championships, a partnership continuing into the future. This event, held
at Powderhorn Mountain Resort combines functional fitness with archery skill in a
test of athletes’ hunting preparedness.

                     In 2014 and 2017, Colorado Mesa University hosted the Colorado Master’s
                     Swimming Association Short Course State Championships. More than 160 masters-
                     lever swimmers competed in the two-day event to qualify for the national short
                     course championships. The Short Course State Championships will be help in
                     Grand Junction again in 2021.

In 2015, our community was a start town, and overnight community, for Ride
The Rockies, a week-long recreational bicycle tour. With over 2,000 participants
descending on the community for 2-nights in June, we arranged lodging
accommodations, put together safe courses and developed a personalized
itinerary of things to do and attractions to see.

                     Special Olympics Colorado Summer Games (2013-2019): The Summer Games,
                     a five-sport state championship, is the largest Special Olympics sporting event of
                     the year in the state. The games are held in state-of-the-art Grand Junction facilities
                     and bring over 1000 athletes.

Grand Junction has been host to the Annual Epic Rides Grand Junction Off-Road,
bringing over 1,000 professional and amateur riders, plus their families from all
over the country to ride the extensive Grand Junction trail system with 15, 30,
and 40 miles distances; each consisting of a carefully curated set of geologically
mesmerizing trails. The start and finish line is downtown along with a huge outdoor
bike & gear expo featuring vendors from across the mountain biking industry.

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About Grand Junction                                                 The Grand Junction Regional Airport and
                                                                     Interstate 70 enable Grand Junction to be easily
With a county population of 156,000 and strong                       accessible all year. The airport is located only
community support of the outdoor lifestyle,                          five miles from downtown and offers year-round
competition and sports, the greater Grand                            service to a number of hubs, including Denver,
Junction area is an ideal location to host your                      Salt Lake City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix, Los
next National Championship!                                          Angeles, and Las Vegas. Interstate I-70 provides
As the largest city between Denver, CO, and                          direct east/west ground travel access.
Salt Lake City, UT, our community welcomes
visitors from regional, national, and international                  The Grand Junction community is a tight-knit
destinations. Tucked between the iconic                              population centered around an active lifestyle.
Colorado National Monument, Grand Mesa and                           For many residents and visitors, participating
the Book Cliffs, at the junction of the Colorado                     in various outdoor activities is this lifestyle.
and Gunnison Rivers, Grand Junction is nestled                       Whatever the activity — rock climbing, mountain
in one of the most geographically diverse and                        biking, backpacking, BMX or hiking — the area
beautiful areas of the country. These natural                        is often dubbed one of the greatest outdoor
features offer ancillary recreational opportunities                  cities in the country. Visitation to the area for the
for participants and spectators, including                           purpose of outdoor activities increases annually
exploring more than 10,000 miles of trails,                          and has drawn thousands of people to the area
sweeping red rock canyons, alpine recreation                         over the years.
and a robust culture of agritourism. In Downtown
Grand Junction, visitors on Main Street can enjoy
locally-sourced eateries and quaint shops, along
with over 100 sculptures, all part of the award-
winning Art on the Corner program. Greater
Grand Junction has all the amenities of a larger
city, with the friendly appeal of small-town charm
and hospitality.

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POPULATION
                                                                                                           Unincorporated
  Metropolitan Statistical Area   City of Grand Junction     City of Fruita      Town of Palisade
                                                                                                            Mesa County

           145,884                       58,704                 12,881                 2,692                   71,607

WEATHER CONDITIONS
Beautiful and sunny, our moderate climate is a BMXer's dream.

              MAY                                          JUNE                                           JULY

                   76°/48°                                      87°/58°                                           93°/64°
                     4 days                                        2 days                                           3 days

           AUGUST                                   SEPTEMBER                                         OCTOBER

                   90°/62°                                      81°/53°                                           67°/41°
                     4 days                                        4 days                                           4 days

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TOURIST
         ATTRACTIONS

                                                                         Below is a list of just
                                                                         a few of the more
                                                                         popular attractions
                                                                         for visitors.

Mountain Biking: Grand Junction is a popular
mountain biking trip destination. The Lunch
Loops trail system in Grand Junction is a playground for technical mountain biking making it a popular
trip destination. The rock features here give Moab a run for its money. Just to the west, the Kokopelli’s
trails offer flow, technical rocks, and stellar views on the high desert ridges. Furthermore, the Palisade
Plunge is nearly completed and will connect the top of the Grand Mesa to the valley floor in the town of
Palisade, Colorado. This 32 miles of downhill through breathtaking back-country trails and challenging
terrain descends 6,000 feet in elevation on fast, fun, high-energy trails through untravelled public lands
and unbelievable scenery.

     MOUNTAIN BIKING: PALISADE PLUNGE

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This wonderfully
                                                                         diverse environment
                                                                         is home to over 200
                                                                         different species
                                                                         of birds, three
                                                                         endangered species
                                                                         of fish, and an
                                                                         abundance of small
  JAMES M. ROBB - CONNECTED LAKES
                                                                         animals.
Connected Lakes: The James M. Robb Colorado River State Park is made up of five sections, each
containing small lakes that stretch out like pearls along the Colorado River. There are natural and paved
trails popular with runners, bikers, picnickers, and nature enthusiasts.

Colorado Riverfront Trail: The
Colorado Riverfront Trail System                                           COLORADO RIVERFRONT TRAIL
celebrates and preserves the
cottonwood groves, wetlands,
cattail marshes, gravel bars and
islands of the Colorado and
Gunnison Rivers. The junction of
these two mighty rivers provides
a beautiful and rich habitat for
wildlife and riparian vegetation
in an otherwise arid region.

Views of the Colorado National Monument:
Located less than six miles from Downtown Grand Junction, the Colorado
National Monument includes over 40 miles of hikable trails.

                                                                              Experience
                                                                              Grand Junction
                                                                              and Download the
                                                                              Visitor Guide at
                                                                              grandjunctionsports.org/bmx
  COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT

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Riverfront at Las Colonias
Park: This proposed start and
end location is our 130-acre
mixed-use park owned by the
City of Grand Junction. The
park includes a 10,000-seat
amphitheater, a boat ramp,
multiple ponds, a whitewater
park, and zipline along the
Colorado River which is being
added.

The 24.5-mile
Riverfront Trail,
which connects
both ends of the
valley, runs through
the park, visitors
are encouraged to
make their way to                                                            RIVERFRONT AT LAS COLONIAS PARK
Las Colonias while
in town to check                           Downtown Grand Junction:                 public art, fountains, and
out the newly built                        Our downtown is home                     historic buildings – along
                                           to dozens of outstanding                 with tantalizing local cuisine,
waterpark, it is                           locally-owned shops, music               unique gifts, and relaxing
the perfect way to                         venues, restaurants, and                 family fun. Downtown is the
                                           galleries. Here, tree-lined,             hub of activity, commerce,
cool off on a warm                         pedestrian-friendly streets              culture, and experience for the
summer day.                                showcase over 100 pieces of              Grand Valley.

     DOWNTOWN GRAND JUNCTION

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Colorado Mesa University: More than 11,000 students live
and learn on CMU's beautiful 90-acre campus. Located in an
outdoor recreation playground, the campus is just minutes
from some of Colorado's best hiking, biking and skiing.
Additionally, near the center of campus is a new, unusual
cycling venue — a pump track, a continuous loop of berms and
mounds that are rode without pedaling. The track can be used
by all bike types and as a training facility.

  COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

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May 11, 2020

John David, Chief Operating Officer
USA BMX
1645 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Gilbert, AZ 85233

Dear John,

The volunteers and track crew are excited to be working with the Greater Grand Junction Sports
Commission to bring a USA BMX National Series event to Grand Valley BMX. Hosting this event has
always helped boost the local rider count and is a great opportunity to showcase our wonderful facility
to the BMX Community.

Since the last national hosted by Grand Valley BMX, we have performed several upgrades which will
make the venue even better suited to host a national event. The first upgrade was to parking. While we
had more parking spots than every venue on the national circuit, we added an additional 500 spaces on
the same side of the road as the track. In addition, we added electrical and water hookups for vendors
in the lot closest to the track. Both of these, while not necessary, are enhancements that will be
appreciated by those in attendance. The next upgrade is to the field adjacent to the track. In the past
this area included dirt and a pond. Now the entire area is grass and can be used for pit space if
necessary. In short, the areas adjacent to the track are now of the same caliber as the BMX facility.
Finally, we added a road-way for the USA BMX rig that will allow for a better setup and be more
conducive to foot traffic for vendors.

We are excited that the Grand Junction Sports Commission is partnering with us to submit the bid for
the 2021 USA BMX National Series event. If awarded the event, we will work with your staff to ensure
that we exceed all expectations. Having two of the national events setup crew on our staff, I am sure we
will be more than ready when the crew arrives. Our recent rebuild was completed by Billy Allen in
February of this year and is national ready.

Grand Junction continues to be a growing area for cycling of all disciplines and is a very supportive
community. We look forward to welcoming USA BMX back to our city and are looking forward to
hosting a National Series Event in 2021 and beyond.

Respectfully,

Nick Adams
Track Operator

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P.O. Box 20,000
                                                                            Grand Junction, CO 81502-5033
                                                                                             (970) 248-6900
                                                                                 www.health.mesacounty.us

                 John David, Chief Operation Officer
                 USA BMX
                 1645 W. Sunrise Blvd.
                 Gilbert, AZ 85233

                 May 28, 2020

                 Dear Selection Committee:

                 I am pleased to support the Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission’s proposal to host the
                 USA BMX 2021 Nationals in Grand Junction, Colorado in conjunction with Grand Valley BMX.
                 Grand Valley BMX has been a top-10 track in the Central Region for eight of the last ten years
                 and was ranked the number one track in the State of Colorado, all but one year since 2008.
                 Grand Valley BMX hosted the 2016 & 2017 USA BMX Mile High Nationals with a great
                 participant and spectator turnout; 33 states and eight countries were represented. The event
                 was also popular with our local community, having an average spectator attendance of 3,080.

                 We are fortunate to live in an amazing community with many outdoor recreation opportunities
                 for our residents and visitors to enjoy. As a local public health agency, we are committed to
                 working with partners across sectors to support efforts that promote health and well-being as it
                 is well known that active lifestyles lead to a lifetime of good health while building important
                 social connections.

                 Mesa County recognizes the value in hosting events that highlight all our community has to
                 offer. The BMX 2021 Nationals are a perfect fit for a community of our size and for the quality
                 of our facilities. Thank you for your consideration of our request. We look forward to seeing you
                 in Grand Junction!

                 Sincerely,

                 Jeff Kuhr, PhD
                 Executive Director

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Mr. John David, Chief Operating Officer
American Bicycle Association
USABMX
1645 W Sunrise Blvd.
Gilbert, AZ 85233

Dear Mr. David,

We here at the Colorado Mesa University Cyling Team are thrilled to support the Greater
Grand Junction Sports Commison in their bid to host a USA BMX nationals in Grand
Junction.

Having a BMX nationals in our backyeard is not only great for us, but it also a great
opportunity for our student athletes to race infront of their peers and show them what a
great and exciting sport BMX is, if the race is hosted during the academic year. Further it
would help the university and our team to show potential recruits the campus and our
facilites making them aware of the oppertunites they can riding bikes in college.

Our student-athletes are very involved with the BMX track and help out where they can to
make the track great. Recently Tom Ritz was in Grand Junction to finish the pump track on
the CMU Campus and through the inicitive of our athletes and Grand Valley BMX, Tom Ritz
came out to the facility and rebuild part of the Supercross track.

Grand Junction and Grand Valley BMX are deservent of a USA BMX Nationals, it was one of
the best events in the valley when it was here and I am sure it will be again one of the best
ones.

Kind Regards,

Patric Rostel
Colorado Mesa Universtiy
Cycling Operations Manager

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ʺ
                     Thank you for considering
                     Grand Junction as a host
                     community for the USA BMX
                     2021 Nationals. Our unique
                     community is ready to deliver
                     an unforgettable experience by
                     adding diversity and heart to
                     your national championship.

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                                                                                  Executive Director

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26   G R E AT E R G R A N D J U N C T I O N S P O R T S CO M M I S S I O N
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                                                                                                                           HORSES                                     MOUNTAIN
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                                                                                  AIRPORT

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                                                                                                                                     CENTER
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                                                             COLORADO                                                                                                   PALISADE
                                                               MESA
                                                             UNIVERSITY                                                                                                        PALISADE
                                                                                                                                                                                 PLUNGE
                                                                                                                                                            3
                                                                                                                             6
                                                   1
                                                                                                                         7
                                                                                 2
                                                                  6                                                          DOWNTOWN
                                                                                                                             GRAND JUNCTION
              COLORADO
                                                                                                                    4
               NATIONAL
              MONUMENT
                                                                         BUTTERFLY                      5
                                                                           LAKE                                                                       141

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                                                                                             MESA COUNTY
                                                                                             FAIRGROUNDS

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                                                                       NISON
                                                                               RIVER                                                                         UNCOMPAHGRE
1 GLACIER ICE ARENA                    5 GRAND VALLEY TRANSIT SYSTEM
                                                                                                                                                            NATIONAL FOREST
2 GRAND JUNCTION CONVENTION CENTER     6 LAS COLONIAS PARK
3 ONE RIVERFRONT TRAIL                 7   STOCKER STADIUM
4 AVALON THEATER                       8 LUNCH LOOPS

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