These
past two days have been an absolute whirlwind. It always seems the days move
quicker and quicker as the Tour progresses and nears the end. Today is the
final stage and in Tour of Utah fashion it is no slouch. I predict Tommy D.
will win the race for a second consecutive time over Chris Horner.
Here are some of the highlights of the last two days.
Stage 5: Venturing to Another State
For the first time in the US major
stage race era, a stage race started outside of its home state. The fifth stage
of the Tour of Utah started in Evanston, Wyoming. The cool thing of the day
came at the border of Utah and Wyoming. The Wyoming cops stopped at the state
line and the last Utah Highway Patrol cop in the convoy got out and shook hands
with the Wyoming cops. It is kind of a big deal for Wyoming Highway Patrol to
allow Utah Highway Patrol control of the roads for the rolling enclosure in
Wyoming.
Stage 6: Queen Stage
Stage
6 was a brutal day for the riders with over 13,000 feet of climbing. The start
was the best part for me though. The race started at the University of Utah
football stadium, which played host to the 2002 Olympics. The Olympic torch is
still standing tall outside of the stadium. Also, the crowds on Snowbird were
epic! American bike racing is going strong!
Links to Pictures:
FYI: I will have
a huge rap-up of my week in Utah when the race ends
#Livin’theDream
Stage 5
Stage 6
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