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ASPEN, Colo.—Organizers of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge who promised a financial windfall for communities are urging businesses in Aspen not to compete with bike race sponsors by placing advertising along the course.
Aspen events director Nancy Lesley sent a letter to local businesses asking them to not display any advertising if they are located on the race route.
According to the Aspen Daily News ( ), the local committee signed a contract giving sponsors of the race exclusive rights to place promotional materials on city property and rights of way.
The race begins on Monday. A group representing businesses did not return a call seeking comment.
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Information from: Aspen Daily News,
