Road Race Event comes to Vail and Avon, August 25 and 26
Hailed as America’s toughest bike race, this road cycling competition will see 128 riders vie for the win August 22 through 28. They will be in the Vail Valley August 25 and 26.
Stage 3: Vail Time Trial (August 25)
Starting in the heart of Vail Village, this individual time trial offers a completely different challenge from the Prologue – this one goes uphill. With prime viewing spots at the start line in this quintessential alpine village and on the last three miles of the climb up Vail Pass, this 10 mile course offers excitement and beauty the whole way.
Stage 4: Avon to Steamboat Springs (August 26)
After a punishing Queen Stage and an uphill time trial, these cyclists will be longing for an easier day. But the rolling terrain of Stage 4, with a net elevation change of 5000 feet from start to finish, will provide spectators with one of the more interesting and dramatic days of racing. Without significant climbs or high-speed descents, cyclists have numerous opportunities for breakaways, fighting for every mile of pavement and risking everything for King of the Mountain and sprint line points. The day starts in Avon, passes through Wolcott and Oak Creek, following 86 miles of scenery to the finish line in downtown Steamboat Springs, aptly nicknamed Bike Town USA.
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