Aspen is without a doubt the Rockies' chicest winter ski town. But it is, in fact, the summer season that the most eager outdoorsmen prefer to plan their visit. During Aspen's hot yet breezy summer months, cycling aficionados travel near and far to take on the town's most challenging bike trails. Whether you're a competitive racer or simply looking to cruise around, every rider should make a pit stop at The Hub of Aspen. Before riding down the Rio Grande Trail or blazing through breathtaking Maroon Bells, the town's most serious racers head over to the Hub -- a top-of-the-line full service bike shop that rents, sells, and repairs. The shop is the home of Lance Armstrong's Tour de France-winning Trek Road Bikes, and Lance himself comes in once a summer to joyride with the cozy shop's owner, Charlie Tarver. -- LIZA HEYMAN.

Armstrong in Hub gear

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