2015 USA Pro Challenge Spectator and Race Guide Pedal Dancer guide to the race for fans
2015
Pedal Dancer® coverage of the 2015 USA Pro Challenge Route Maps | Men's Teams Announced | Men's startlist of pro racers | Women's Teams & Riders | TV coverage | Should I buy a VIP? | Stage 1 in Steamboat Springs | Stage 2 in Steamboat and Arapahoe Basin | Stage 3 in Copper Mountain and Aspen | Stage 4 in Aspen and Breckenridge | Stage 5 ITT in Breckenridge | Stage 7 in Golden and Denver | Colorado Cycling | Colorado Climbs | Traveling to Steamboat | Team Presentation | Press Conference
The USA Pro challenge is now in it's fifth year, every year the race begins in a new city, this year that honor goes to Steamboat Springs where the race begins on August 17th. Highlights for the race in 2015 include two passes over Independence Pass, an individual time trial in Breckenridge, an eventful four days in Steamboat Springs to start the race, a climb up Rist Canyon and Lookout Mountain, two first-ever visits to Arapahoe Basin and Cooper Mountain Resort, and a final four lap circuit in downtown Denver before the big finish in front of the Stage Capital.
Expect a very nice week in Colorado. Opportunities to be a fan along the route abound and are free (unless you prefer to purchase a VIP ticket or package experience). Being a spectator is an excellent family activity. If you enjoy cycling - bring your bike and pedal the same roads as the pros. The race continues to be popular with both fans and pro racers who give praise to organizers and look forward to returning with their teams year after year.
About the 2015 USA Pro Challenge Race:
Dates: August 17-23, 2015 - men's race, begins in Steamboat Springs
Dates: August 21-23, 2015 - women's race, begins in Breckenridge
7 Stages, 865 Miles, 32 Hours of Racing, 16 Cities
USAProCyclingChallenge.com, Twitter @USAProChallenge, FB USAProChallenge
Final roster list: print it out 2015 Mens Roster
Map of 2015 USA Pro Challenge Colorado
NEWS & UPDATES I keep this Guide Page updated constantly!
Startlists: Riders Announced! List of pro racers for USA Pro Challenge 2015
TV Coverage: changed networks: TV coverage for USA Pro Challenge 2015
Road Closures: which roads will be closed for the USA Pro Challenge in your town this year? cotrip.org - travel advisories for roads along the race route offering exact roads and closures times.
The start of Stage 1 in Aspen in 2014. Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer®
SPECTATOR GUIDES by Pedal Dancer®
(stage guides are currently carefully being prepared for you while you are out on your daily bike rides)
What you need to know about each stage of the USA Pro Challenge on one resource page where you will find, in order, Stage dates, stage information, VIP tickets, apparel, city tourism, town websites, local events, TV coverage, Tour Tracker app, media coverage, stage preview, recommendations, where to ride, road closures, start time, finish time, route map, climb profiles, sprint location, KOM location, results, current standings, photos, and race links.
How to see Stage 1 of USA Pro Challenge 2015 - Steamboat Springs
How to see Stage 2 of USA Pro Challenge 2015 - Steamboat / A-Basin
How to see Stage 3 of USA Pro Challenge 2015 - Copper / Aspen
How to see Stage 4 of USA Pro Challenge 2015 - Aspen / Breckenridge
How to see Stage 5 of USA Pro Challenge 2015 - Breckenridge ITT!
How to see Stage 6 of USA Pro Challenge 2015 - Loveland / Fort Collins
How to see Stage 7 of USA Pro Challenge 2015 - Golden / Denver
Pedal Dancer® blog posts related to the race in 2015:
Taylor Phinney's Big Win
Let's talk about this race - Press Conference
It's that excitement before a race - Team Presentation
Traveling to Steamboat Springs, Colorado
List of pro racers for USA Pro Challenge 2015
TV coverage for USA Pro Challenge 2015
USA Pro Challenge 2015 Women's Teams Announced
Should I buy a VIP ticket to the USA Pro Challenge?
Which Teams will race in the USA Pro Challenge 2015?
Exact route maps of USA Pro Challenge 2015 Announced
Host Cities for 2015 USA Pro Challenge
Top 15 spectator tips to see the race by Pedal Dancer®:
Check road closures
Allow time to watch the women's race before the men's race.
Bring water, food, sunscreen and a rain jacket(!)
Ride your bike up a mountain!
Ride your bike into the city: use bike valets or bring a lock
Visit the team buses at the start of a stage and ask the mechanics a question
Use Tour Tracker app to watch while you wait
Enjoy the festival at every finish area while you wait
Be on a mountain: Rabbit Ears Pass, Arapahoe Basin, Independence Pass, Hoosier Pass
Buy a VIP ticket in Steamboat Springs, Fort Collin or Denver (if you can $$), but be sure to wander around outside of the VIP tent as well.
Stay overnight in a host city (if you can).
Stay to enjoy dinner (or listen to a concert) after a stage finish and let the traffic die down.
Go to more than one stage: see a start, a finish, a mountain top, a sprint, a KOM, a feed zone (feed zone locations are not published, but signs are placed on the road).
Bring 3 sharpie pens for autographs (just in case you loose one)
Always carry something to autograph, just in case you see your favorite racer before or after a stage, or while walking around town.
The race in 2015:
Crossing some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado, through many of our most popular towns, this bike race is called a stage race (UCI 2.HC). The same group of riders will race day after day for seven days, from city to city across the state of Colorado, with no rest day. The man (and woman!) with the lowest time wins. Although the Grand Tours in Europe (Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a Espana) are up to 3-weeks in length, and the Tour of California is an 8-day race extending over two weekends, the Colorado tour is a one week race from Monday, August 17th through Sunday, August 23rd.
How will you see the race in 2015?
Location of Colorado in the U.S.A.
The thrill of the race. Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer®
A relaxing day at the race. Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer®
Fun on a mountaintop (the scene on Independence Pass). Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer®
MEN'S RACE - stages
Stages and Host Cities for 2015 USA Pro Challenge in Colorado - MENS (maps below)
Stage 1: Monday, Aug. 17 – Steamboat Springs
Stage 2: Tuesday, Aug. 18 – Steamboat Springs to Arapahoe Basin
Stage 3: Wednesday, Aug. 19 – Copper Mountain Resort to Aspen
Stage 4: Thursday, Aug. 20 – Aspen to Breckenridge
Stage 5: Friday, Aug. 21 – Breckenridge Individual Time Trial
Stage 6: Saturday, Aug. 22 – Loveland to Fort Collins
Stage 7: Sunday, Aug. 23 – Golden to Denver
2015 will be the 5th year of this 7-day stage race which bring locals, tourists and tourist money to the state of Colorado. The only professional bike race in Colorado of this caliber, The USA Pro encourages fans to show up to root for their favorite riders and see who will win the overall General Classification. Tejay Van Garderen won the race in 2013 and 2014.
WOMEN'S RACE - stages
Stages and Host Cities for 2015 2015 USA Pro Challenge in Colorado - WOMENS (maps below)
Stage 1: Friday, August 21 - Breckenridge (Individual Time Trial same day as men)
Stage 2: Saturday, August 22 - Fort Collins
Stage 3: Sunday, August 23 - Golden (finishes prior to the start of the men's race)
This is the first inaugural 3-day USA Cycling sanctioned invitation-only USA Pro Challenge women's stage race. The race will take place on the final weekend in the same cities as the men's race and will share parts of the men's course. The women's race will conclude prior to the men's finish, making an excellent opportunity for fans to see both the men and women race for equal prize money. Sean Petty will serve as the Race Director for the Women’s USA Pro Challenge.
Head to Steamboat Springs early so you can see and ride next to the teams training in the days before the race start! Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer®
PEDAL DANCER RACE COVERAGE FOR 2015
Pedal Dancer® bike blog has been covering the race for five years, providing quick and easy spectator guides to each stage. Always considering the viewpoints and needs of spectators, tourists, cyclists, or straight-forward racing fans. I post stage results as well as inside stories from chasing the race.
The race begins in Steamboat Springs - a welcoming cowboy ski town northwest of Denver. The following day there will be an early climb over Rabbit Mountain and a final climb to the ski station of Arapahoe Basin (ABasin) - one of my favorite roads to cycle in Colorado (especially the nearby Loveland Pass). Next the peloton will depart Copper Mountain, another ski village, and climb over Fremont Pass and Independence Pass into the familiar city of Aspen. They won't stay long, the next day the riders climb back over Independence Pass once again, and Hoosier Pass to descend into Breckenridge. The next day the 9600'ft elevation individual time trial will take place. This will be a do not miss day in Breckenridge (it's a Friday).
Breckenridge is an excellent choice to base the peloton and it's entourage for two nights. As welcoming as Steamboat, the city is scenic and excels at hosting large events. The peloton heads to the front range for the last two stages, racing from Loveland to Fort Collins through the magnificent Rist Canyon, and finally from Golden up Lookout Mountain into downtown Denver. Four fast laps around the capital city will mark the end of the week long race in Colorado. Whereever you see the race - enjoy!
HOW TO WATCH THE USA PRO CHALLENGE
TOUR TRACKER
TourTracker™: Watch the USA Pro Cycling Challenge live on your computer, tablet, or mobile device. (web not yet available for download)
TELEVISION COVERAGE
Pro Cycling Challenge - TV Coverage, UNIVERSAL Sports Network (Not NBC or NBC Sports)
All times are Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
Preview Show
08/16/2015
2:00 PM (MDT)
Premiere
Preview Show
08/16/2015
5:00 PM (MDT)
Repeat
Preview Show
08/16/2015
8:00 PM (MDT)
Repeat
Preview Show
08/16/2015
11:00 AM (MDT)
Repeat
Stage 1 - Monday
08/17/2015
2:00 PM (MDT)
LIVE
Stage 1
08/17/2015
7:00 PM (MDT)
Repeat
Stage 2 - Tuesday
08/18/2015
2:00 PM (MDT)
LIVE
Stage 2
08/18/2015
7:00 PM (MDT)
Repeat
Stage 3 - Wednesday
08/19/2015
2:00 PM (MDT)
LIVE
Stage 3
08/19/2015
7:00 PM (MDT)
Repeat
Stage 4 - Thursday
08/20/2015
2:00 PM (MDT)
LIVE
Stage 4
08/20/2015
7:00 PM (MDT)
Repeat
Stage 5 - Friday (ITT!)
08/21/2015
2:00 PM (MDT)
LIVE
Stage 5
08/22/2015
7:00 AM (MDT)
Repeat
Stage 6 - Saturday
08/22/2015
2:00 PM (MDT)
LIVE
Stage 6
08/23/2015
6:00 AM (MDT)
Repeat
Pro Cycling Challenge - TV Coverage, NBC Network:
Stage 7 - Denver 8/23/2015 2:00 PM (MDT) LIVE Final!
Stage 7 (re-NBC)
08/24/2015
4:00 PM (MDT)
Delay
See the race LIVE! Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer®
Media coverage at the race
Press Conference Daily: Post race press conferences will be shown live on prochallenge.com
Media Coverage of the race will be provided by: Velo News, Cycling News, Steephill.TV & VeloImages, The Denver Post, Pedal Dancer® and Pro Velo Passion.
Photographer and journalists tweets from the race (I will add more as I verify they are at the race, and tweeting): @karenrake (Pedal Dancer), @Eibhir, @butterflywriter (Pro Velo Passion),
Follow the race: USA Pro Challenge: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
THE COMPETITORS
TEAMS
Men
Read much more about the teams selected in this Pedal Dancer post: Which Teams will race in the USA Pro Challenge 2015? Final roster list: print it out 2015 Mens Roster
UCI World Teams
Cannondale-Garmin (USA) - Davide Formolo, Ruben Zepuntke, Janier Acevedo
BMC Racing (USA) - Rohan Dennis, Damiano Caruso
Trek Factory Racing (USA) - Matthew Busche, Haimar Zubeldia
Tinkoff-Saxo (RUS) - Bruno Pirez, Roman Krueziger
UCI Professional Continental teams
Caja Rural-Seguros RGA (ESP)
Drapac (AUS) - William Clark, Lachlan Norris, Martin Kohler
Team Novo Nordisk (USA) - Javier Mejias
UnitedHealthcare (USA)
UCI Continental teams
Axeon (USA)
Budget Forklifts (AUS)
Cycling Academy (ISR)
Hincapie Racing (USA)
Jamis-Hagens Berman (USA)
Jelly Belly-Maxxis (USA)
Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies (USA)
Team SmartStop (USA)
Women
Some of the teams confirmed to race in the inaugural Women's USA Pro Challenge include:
TWENTY16 p/b Sho-Air
Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies
UnitedHealthcare Professional Cycling Team
BMW p/b Happy Tooth Dental
Pepper Palace Pro Cycling p/b The Happy Tooth Team
TIBCO-SVB
Visit Dallas p/b Noise4Good
Colavita/Bianchi p/b Fine Cooking
DNA Cycling p/b K4
Colorado Women's Cycling Project p/b Spark Women's Racing
Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer®
RIDERS
2015 Mens Rider List for the USA Pro Challenge - (Not yet announced - riders will be announced in August 2015)
Keep your eye on Pro Cycling Stats as the rider startlists continue to form: USA Pro Challenge rider rosters.
RACE PREVIEW
Colorado terrain delivers long road climbs, making teamwork of vital importance. This race in Colorado also typically delivers a relatively short, at altitude, defining time trial - making for quite a combination of skills and requirements. Fans can expect to see some unfamiliar names with several continental riders on the podium again this year. Although we might expect a World Tour rider to win the overall general classification, the USA Pro Challenge is always a race that gives opportunity to breakaway specialist from a pro-conti or continental team to win a stage.
To win the USA Pro Challenge in 2015, teams will have to sacrifice greatly on Stage 1 to bring their leader close to the sprint finish line in Steamboat Springs, where a sprinter will win the stage. The next day, on Stage 2, strong teams must again deliver their leader as close to the 5-mile marker before Arapahoe Basin as possible. We should see the GC contenders forced to go for it in a final 5-mile strong climbing effort on a broad road to the line, although a puncheur might have already won the stage.
Look for the yellow jersey to change hands between Stage 1 (Steamboat) and Stage 2 (Arapahoe Basin). Root for the breakaway to stay away, or a rider in the chase group (rouleur), to win on Stage 3 (Aspen) and Stage 4 (Breckenridge finish). The yellow jersey will again change hands after the time trial of Stage 5 in Breckenridge. Enjoy a large sprint finish (for a tired sprinter who has climbed throughout the week) into Fort Collins on Stage 6, and again into Denver on Stage 7.
There are opportunities for stage wins for a sprinter, a strong finishing climber, a powerful rouleur, a time trial specialist who can manage a twisty climbing course, but especially the chance for a true team leader to win the overall race. Since Tejay Van Garderen will not be returning in 2015 to defend his twice earned title (he will be racing in Spain in the Vuelta a Espana), we will get to witness a new pro racer's dream come true.
Rouleur: a good all-rounder across all terrain types (Colorado cyclists!)
Puncheur: specializes in rolling terrain with short but steep climbs
Breakaway specialist: specializes in attacks from the start off the front in order to show off his sponsor and to try his luck to reach the finish line first.
General classification rider: the racer whose eye in on the biggest prize.
Final Classification Jerseys of the 2014 USA Pro Challenge. Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer®
2014 WINNERS - who won last year
Stage Winners from 2014:
Stage 1 - Kiel Reijnen, Aspen, UnitedHealthcare
Stage 2 - Robin Carpenter, Crested Butte, Hincapie Sportswear Development Team
Stage 3 - Tejay Van Garderen, Monarch Mountain, BMC Racing Team
Stage 4 - Elia Viviani, Colorado Springs, Cannondale
Stage 5 - Laurent Didier, Breckenridge, Trek Factory Racing
Stage 6 - Tejay Van Garderen, Vail ITT, BMC Racing Team
Stage 7 - Alex Howes, Denver, Garmin Sharp
2014 Overall General Classification - final podium
Tejay Van Garderen BMC Racing Team
Tom Danielson Garmin Sharp
Serghei Tevetcov Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis
Final Classification Jerseys
Yellow - Tejay Van Garderen BMC Racing Team
Sprint - Kiel Reijnen UnitedHealthcare
Mountain - Ben Jacques-Maynes Jamis - Hagens Berman
Young - Clement Chevrier Bissell Development Team
2014 Best Team - BMC
Best team 2014 - BMC selfie! Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer®
History of overall race winners:
2011
Levi Leipheimer (USA)
Team RadioShack
2012
Christian Vande Velde (USA)
Garmin-Sharp
2013
Tejay Van Garderen (USA)
BMC Racing Team
2014
Tejay Van Garderen (USA)
BMC Racing Team
THE ROADS
ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE 2015 USA PRO CHALLENGE
Important Lines for Spectators to the Pro Challenge - road closures, parking, camping:
Camping and Parking for Stages 2 and 4 near Arapahoe Basin and Breckenridge: USDA Forest Service - White River National Forest
Camping and Parking for Stages 3 and 4 near Aspen: USDA Forest Service - White River National Forest
CDOT Colorado Department of Transportation advisory of road closures: USA Pro Challenge Road Closures 2015
All roads for the circuits and individual time trial will be fully closed, other roads will have rolling road closures (see definitions below).
A word from race organizers: "Keep in mind that road closures and delays to motorized traffic do not apply to pedestrians and bike traffic, so why not ride your bike or park and walk to the location you want to watch the race? Both are great ways to see the action and join in on the fun and excitement of experiencing this world class event. Just be aware of your surroundings and stay on the shoulders where they're available."
I would add that bikes and pedestrians are not allowed to move along CLOSED roads while the race is in progress, please find your viewing place by the time the road closes. Race Marshals and/or Police will ask you to stop and move off the road with good intentions for your safety and the safety of the racers.
Team cars line up at a stage start in Aspen. Photo by Karen Rakestraw of Pedal Dancer®
Drivers:
This section is intended to help you enjoy the race while understanding that the most important goal of race organizers is to keep the riders and citizens safe. Your goal is to allow enough time to be safe to others, not be disappointed, and arrive relaxed and ready to have FUN! Being out on the road as a fan is a fabulous experience, being in the mountains of Colorado is even better!
Road Closures:
Wondering which roads will be closed for the USA Pro Challenge in your town this year? CDOT
CDOT creates an excellent website for fans regarding travel advisories for roads along the race route offering exact roads and closures times. Road closures are a key concern and all race personal and hired police take it very seriously. The CDOT website link gives detailed information regarding roads, direction of traffic halted, and times. Once you are on the website, please select from the individual stage tabs on the page to see the road closures for each stage.
THE ROUTE
2015 ROUTE MAPS AND PROFILES OF USA PRO CHALLENGE, Stage 1 through 7
STAGE 1 - Steamboat Springs
MONDAY, August 17, STAGE 1 - 2 lap circuit
How to see Stage 1 of USA Pro Challenge 2015 - Steamboat Springs
Stage 1 Route Map pdf
Stage 1 Climb Profle pdf
97 Miles / 156 Kilometers / 6,518 ft of climbing
Highlights: 2 laps on a large circuit
Start City: Steamboat Springs
Stage start area near the team buses and sign-in podium are great places to get autographs
Steamboat Springs Stage 1 Finish Festival hours: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Finish Festival Location: Yampa Street, Steamboat Springs, CO
Stage 1 Start time: 11:30 am
Sprint: Steamboat Springs downtown
KOM: Midpoint on Hwy 27 (Lap 1 & 2)
Stage Schedule / Log Stage 1: Expected time along the course
Finish City: Steamboat Springs
Stage 1 Finish time: approximate 3:13 - 4:38 pm
Podium Presentation typically 15-minutes after leaders of the stage finish
Local City roads and State Highways Impacted by Stage 1: CDOT detailed road closures all directions and exact times for USA Pro Challenge in Steamboat Springs and Oak Creek (select by stage tab at the left).
USA Pro Challenge Stage 1 route map 2015 - Steamboat Springs Circuit
Steamboat Springs circuit profile map USa Pro Challenge 2015
STAGE 2 - Steamboat Springs to Arapahoe Basin - * Mountain top finish!
TUESDAY, August 18, STAGE 2 - road race
How to see Stage 2 of USA Pro Challenge 2015 - Steamboat / A-Basin
Stage 2 Route Map pdf
Stage 2 Climb Profile pdf
115 Miles / 185 Kilometers / 10,078 ft of climbing
Highlights: Rabbit Ears Pass, Sprint in Kremling and Dillon, Mountaintop finish at ABasin
Start City: Steamboat Springs
Stage 2 Start time: 10:55 am
Stage start area near the team buses and sign-in podium are great places to get autographs
Sprint: Kremling and Dillon
KOM: Rabbit Ears Pass and final climb of Arapahoe Basin
Finish City: Arapahoe Basin (Ski Resort)
Arapahoe Basin Stage 2 Finish Festival hours: 12-5:30 pm
Finish Festival Location: Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado
Stage 2 Finish time: approximate 3:46 - 4:43 pm
Podium Presentation typically 15-minutes after leaders of the stage finish
Free concert after the stage finish at Arapahoe Basin at 5:00 pm
Local City roads and State Highways Impacted by Stage 2: CDOT detailed road closures all directions and exact times for USA Pro Challenge in Steamboat Springs, Kremling, Dillon to Arapahoe Basin.
THE CLIMBS
Rabbit Ears Pass: Max Grade 7.5%, Max elevation 9426 ft
Ute Pass:
Road to Arapahoe Basin: 5.1 miles, gain of 1551 ft., 5% to 7%
USA Pro Challenge Stage 2 route map 2015 - Steamboat Springs to Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort
Profile map Stage 2 USA Pro Challenge 2015
STAGE 3 - Copper Mountain to Aspen maps - high elevation!
WEDNESDAY, August 19, STAGE 3 - road race
How to see Stage 3 of USA Pro Challenge 2015 - Copper / Aspen
Stage 3 Route Map pdf
Stage 3 Climb Profile pdf
101 Mile / 163 Kilometers / 7,419 ft of climbing
Max Elevation: 12,095ft
Highlights: First-time host city start at Copper Mountain Village, climb of Fremont Pass, Loop around Turquoise Lake, sprint in Leadville, climb over Independence Pass, finish in Aspen
Start City: Copper Mountain ski resort
Stage 3 Start time: 11:15 am
Stage start area near the team buses and sign-in podium are great places to get autographs
Free concert at Copper Mountain Resort after the stage start at 12:00 pm
Sprint: Leadville
KOM: Fremont Pass (11,320ft), Independence Pass (12,096ft)
Finish City: Aspen downtown
Aspen Stage 3 Finish Festival hours: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Finish Festival Location: downtown Aspen
Stage 3 Finish time: approximate 2:56 - 4:47 pm
Podium Presentation typically 15-minutes after leaders of the stage finish
Local City roads and State Highways Impacted by Stage 3: CDOT detailed road closures all directions and exact times for USA Pro Challenge in Copper Mountain, Leadville, Twin Lakes to Aspen.
USA Pro Challenge Stage 3 route map 2015 - Copper Mountain to Aspen
Stage 3 profile map USA Pro Challenge 2015 Colorado
STAGE 4 - Aspen to Breckenridge maps - another high altitude day!
THURSDAY, August 20, STAGE 4 - road race
Stage 4 Route Map pdf
Stage 4 Climb Profile pdf
126 Miles / 203 Kilometers / 9,631 ft of climbing
Max Elevation: 12,095ft
Highlights: Start in downtown Aspen, climb over Independence Pass, sprint in Buena Vista and Fairplay, climb over Hoosier Pass, climb up Moonstone Rd and descend Boreas Pass before finishing on Main St in Breckenridge.
Start City: Aspen
Stage 4 Start time: 10:20 am
Stage start area near the team buses and sign-in podium are great places to get autographs
Sprint: Buena Vista, Fairplay
KOM: Independence Pass (12, 096 ft), Hoosier Pass (11,541ft), Moonstone Rd in Breckenridge
Finish City: Breckenridge
Breckenridge Stage 4 Finish Festival hours: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Finish Festival Location: parking lots of Breckenridge
Stage 4 Finish time: approximate 2:56 - 4:47 pm
Podium Presentation typically 15-minutes after leaders of the stage finish
Local City roads and State Highways Impacted by Stage 4: CDOT detailed road closures all directions and exact times for USA Pro Challenge in Aspen, Twin Lakes, Buena Vista, Johnson Village, Fairplay, Alma to Breckenridge
USA Pro Challenge Stage 4 route map 2015 - Aspen to Breckenridge
Profile map 2015 USA Pro Challenge Stage 4
STAGE 5 - Breckenridge ITT maps - Individual Time Trial
FRIDAY, August 21, STAGE 5 - individual time trial
How to see Stage 5 of USA Pro Challenge 2015 - Breck ITT!
The 1st stage of the women's race will take place on the same day as the men's 5th stage in Breckenridge. Be aware of early road closures.
Stage 5 Route Map pdf
Stage 5 Climb Profile pdf
8.5 Miles / 14 Kilometers / 792 ft of climbing
Max Elevation: 10,088ft
Highlights: 4+ hours of continuous action as each rider challenges himself /herself against the clock.
Start City: Breckenridge
WOMENS Stage 1 Start time: 10:45 am
WOMENS Stage 1 Finish time: 12:35 pm
MENS Stage 5 Start time: 1:00 pm (plan your early arrival due to women's race)
Stage start area near the team buses and sign-in podium are great places to get autographs
No Sprint or KOM points
Finish City: Breckenridge
Breckenridge Stage 5 Finish Festival hours: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Finish Festival Location: parking lots of Breckenridge
MENS Stage 5 Finish time: 3:50 pm
Podium Presentation typically 15-minutes after last finisher
Local City roads and State Highways Impacted by Stage 5: CDOT detailed road closures all directions and exact times for USA Pro Challenge in central Breckenridge.
State Highways Impacted: Highway 9, Boreas Pass rd, Wellington Rd, Royal Tiger Rd, Moonstone Rd, Jefferson Ave, Main St.
USA Pro Challenge Stage 5 Breckenridge Time Trial 2015
Breckenridge time trial Stage 5 USA Pro Challenge 2015
STAGE 6 - Loveland to Fort Collins maps
SATURDAY, August 22, STAGE 6 - road race
The 2nd stage of the women's race will take place on the same day as the men's 6th stage from Loveland to Fort Collins. Be aware of early road closures.
Stage 6 Route Map pdf
Stage 6 Climb Profile pdf
102 Miles/ 165 Kilometers / 6,228 ft of climbing
Start City: Loveland
WOMEN Stage 2 Start time (not yet announced)
WOMEN Stage 2 Finish time (not yet announced)
MEN Stage 6 Start time MEN: 11:45 am
Stage start area near the team buses and sign-in podium are great places to get autographs
Sprint: Windsor, Loveland downtown
KOM: Rist Canyon
Finish City: Fort Collins
Fort Collins Stage 6 Finish Festival hours: 11:30am - 5:00 pm
Finish Festival Location: downtown streets of Fort Collins
MEN Stage 6 Finish time: approximate 3:27 - 4:57 pm
Podium Presentation typically 15-minutes after leaders of the stage finish
Local City roads and State Highways Impacted by Stage 6: CDOT detailed road closures all directions and exact times for USA Pro Challenge in Loveland, Carter Lake, Rist Canyon, Horsetooth Reservoir and Fort Collins.
USA Pro Challenge Stage 6 route map 2015 - Loveland to Fort Collins
Profile map Stage 6 Loveland USA Pro Challenge 2015
STAGE 7 - Golden to Denver maps - 4 laps in Denver!
SUNDAY, August 23, STAGE 7 - road race
The 3rd stage of the womens race will begin and end in Golden on the same day as the men's final stage from Golden to Denver. Be aware of early road closures.
Stage 7 Route Map pdf
Stage 7 Climb Profile pdf
68 Miles / 110 Kilometers / 3,237 ft of climbing
Start City: Golden downtown
WOMENS Stage 3 Start time: 10:30 am (plan your early arrival for the women's race)
WOMENS Stage 3 Finish time: estimated 11:30 am
MENS Stage 7 Start time: 1:10 pm
Stage start area near the team buses and sign-in podium are great places to get autographs
MENS Sprint: at Finish Line
MENS KOM: Lookout Mountain
Finish City: Denver downtown (4 laps in Denver)
Denver Stage 7 Finish Festival hours: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Finish Festival Location: in park, between Broadway and City & County Building
MENS Stage 7 Finish time: approximate 3:38-3:57 pm
Podium Presentation typically 15-minutes after leaders of the stage finish
Local City roads and State Highways Impacted by Stage 7: CDOT detailed road closures all directions and exact times for USA Pro Challenge in Golden, Edgemont, Wheat Ridge and Denver
USA Pro Challenge Stage 7 route maps 2015 - Golden to Denver
Profile map Stage 7 Golden USA Pro Challenge 2015
Denver Stage 7 Finish Map USA Pro Challenge 2015
WOMEN'S 2015 ROUTE MAPS OF USA PRO CHALLENGE
Stages and Host Cities for the 2015 WOMEN'S USA PRO CHALLENGE
Stage 1: Friday, August 21 - Breckenridge (Individual Time Trial)
Stage 2: Saturday, August 22 - Fort Collins
Stage 3: Sunday, August 23 - Golden (finishes prior to the start of the men's race)
It's a big year for women's racing! This will be the first inaugural 3-day USA Cycling sanctioned invitation-only USA Pro Challenge women's stage race. The race will take place on the final weekend in the same cities as the men's race and will share parts of the men's course. The women's race will conclude prior to the men's finish, making an excellent opportunity for fans to see both the men and women race for equal prize money. Sean Petty will serve as the Race Director for the Women’s USA Pro Challenge.
STAGE 1 - Breckenridge Individual Time Trial - WOMENS
Friday, August 21, 2015
Stage 1 Women's Route Map pdf
Stage 1 Women's Profile pdf
8.5 Miles / 14 Kilometers
Time Trial
Stage 1 Start time: 10:45 am WOMENS
Sprint: none
KOM: none
Stage 1 Finish time: 12:35 pm WOMENS
Women's Stage 1 Route 2015 USA pro Challenge
Womens Stage 1 Profile 2015 USA Pro Challenge
STAGE 2 - Loveland to Fort Collins - WOMENS
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Stage 2 Women's Route Map pdf
Stage 2 Women's Profile pdf
58 Miles / 93 Kilometers
Road Race
Stage 2 Start time WOMEN: ?
Sprint: Downtown Loveland
KOM: Rist Canyon
Stage 2 Finish time WOMEN: approximate ?
Stage 2 Women's Route Map 2015 USA Pro Challenge
Stage 2 Women's Profile 2015 USA Pro Challenge
STAGE 3 - Golden - WOMENS
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Stage 3 Women's Route Map pdf
Stage 3 Women's Profile pdf
60 minutes plus 3 laps
Circuit Race (repeated laps in Golden, within a set time, the race does not continue to Denver)
WOMENS Stage 3 Start time: 10:30 am
WOMENS Stage 3 Finish time: estimated 11:30 am
MENS Stage 7 Start time: 1:10 pm
MENS Denver Stage 7 Finish Festival hours: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Golden Women's Circuit Route Map USA Pro Challenge 2015 - route of all laps
Golden Women's Cir