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Lovers of biking and Independence Pass are excited about tomorrow's annual Ride for the Pass bike race. The race takes place on Saturday, May 19, beginning at the winter closure gate and ending at the ghost town of Independence. The road over Independence Pass will be closed from 6am - 1:30pm for the safety of the racers.

On Sunday, participants of the Aspen Cycling Criterium will roar through downtown Aspen in the morning, with tight turns and fierce competition. It's a popular springtime spectacle!

Mark your calendars: starting weekends as of May 26, the gondola will re-open for hikers, bikers and sight-seers galore. It's one of the highlights of an Aspen afternoon, seeing the splendor and taking in the views atop Aspen Mountain. The ambitious hike and up, and gondola ride down, while other know a glass of wine and a good book on the top of the world is equally worthy way to enjoy the ride.

Another beautiful weekend, perfect for Mother's Day outings. Try brunch at BB's Kitchen, or Justice Snow's, especially designed to toast the day; take a walk through town and and admire the blooming, just planted flowers and the colorful budding trees; or go for a drive to the Maroon Bells, or up newly-opened Independence Pass to the Continental Divide for a panoramic view of the new spring scenery.

Happy Mother's Day to you and yours, from Aspen Square Hotel!