GE Johnson Signs On As Supporting Sponsor Of The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox

January 29, 2020

The Pikes Peak APEX continues to add to its long list of Colorado-based partners

The Pikes Peak APEX continues to add to its long list of Colorado-based partners

Colorado Springs, Colorado—GE Johnson is the latest Colorado-based company to sign on to support The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox, a 4-day mountain bike challenge on the slopes of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain.  GE Johnson is a commercial construction firm based in Colorado Springs whose portfolio includes hospitals, schools, and office/mixed use, and the Pikes Peak Summit Complex.

“GE Johnson has a long history of supporting sports and community assets in the Pikes Peak region and giving back to community non-profits,” says Micah Rice, Executive Director of The Pikes Peak APEX.  “We couldn’t be more excited to have them support The Pikes Peak APEX and our investment into the trail systems in our region.”

“We are thrilled to have the APEX mountain bike race hosted in the Pikes Peak region, drawing attention to Olympic City USA and sharing the pristine beauty of our backyard. Through this race, we get to share our experience with other outdoor enthusiasts, while contributing to the development and preservation of our trails,” stated Stella Hodgkins, corporate citizenship manager for GE Johnson.

For more than half a century, GE Johnson Construction Co. has been dedicated to enriching communities by leading and building projects with the best people and ideas. The company embraces the power of ingenuity and trusting relationships, and values integrity, safety, collaboration, and excellence. GE Johnson is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado with offices in: Denver, Colorado; Vail, Colorado; Jackson, Wyoming; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox inaugural event will be held September 24-27, 2020. This unique event features four days of riding in Olympic City, USA, including in-town parks and backcountry stages on the slopes of Pikes Peak. The mission of the event is to drive economic impact to the area in order to improve the trails and open space in the Pikes Peak region for the lasting enjoyment of its residents and visitors. The APEX, a Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance project, is operated by Sports Strategies, part of Tourism Strategies, LLC. Please go to www.pikespeakapex.com for more information.

For more information, please contact Micah Rice, Executive Director of the Pikes Peak APEX and VP of Event Strategy & Operations of Sports Strategies, mrice@sportsstrategies.com.