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Stage Begins
August 28, 2011 at 10:45a.m.
Distance
73.79 miles
Total Climb
3,129 feet
Estimated Finish
1:15-1:45p.m.
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Stage 6:  Golden to Denver (August 28)

The final stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge takes us along another highly anticipated route – the climb up and the descent down the treacherous Lookout Mountain, where the overall King of the Mountain winner will be decided.  Racers will start under Golden’s famous “Howdy Folks” welcome arch, take a northern loop out of town, ride past the start line a second time, and then make the challenging ride up Lookout Mountain.  At an average 6.1 percent grade and 1300 feet of elevation gain over 4.8 miles, this section provides an intense challenge on the tour’s final day.  After a treacherous descent down the winding roads of Lookout Mountain, the cyclists are back again for a third time past the start line in Golden.  With three opportunities to see the cyclists test their strength and strategy, the Golden start line will be one of the most coveted viewing spots of the entire race.  The racers then speed toward Denver, where they take six laps of a five-mile circuit along Speer Boulevard before heading past the original Quiznos store at 13thand Grant to reach the finish line on Broadway next to the State Capitol Building.  An exciting five-mile circuit, the monumental finish line, and the most-watched day of the race will leave nothing to be desired as the first winner of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge is crowned in the Mile High City on August 28.

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FESTIVAL AT THE USA PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE.

Festival at the USA Pro Cycling Challenge isn’t just one event… it’s seven. It’s at the heart of every finish city, a place where cycling fanatics and sports enthusiasts come together and soak up the atmosphere during each day’s race. It’s the place to be.. and you’re going to be right there with them.

FESTIVAL WILL FEATURE:

  • Entertainment                 
  • Food
  • Crafts
  • Gear
  • Arts
  • Live Music
  • Beer Garden
  • UPCC Merchandise Store
  • Kids Zone
  • And more…

Golden Cruiser Races

Date: August 28th, 2011

Location: Golden

Founder's Ride (Chairman's Ride)

Date: August 28th, 2011

Location: Golden

 

 

Who to Watch*

  • General classification contenders: Tom Danielson, Cadel Evans, Ryder Hesjedal, Levi Leipheimer, Michael Rogers, Andy Schleck, Frank Schleck, Rory Sutherland, Christian Vande Velde

*Final rosters not yet confirmed. Participating riders may change.

Where To Watch

  • Take advantage of three opportunities to see the cyclists speeding past at the official start line in Golden, under the city’s famous welcome arch.
  • Hike up the road early so you can see these cyclists pit man against winding mountain road on their ascent up Lookout Mountain.
  • Be a part of history by seeing for yourself who will win the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge at the finish line next to the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. 

Similar to Stage 5, the final stage will see teams protecting their leaders up Lookout Mountain, where contenders have their last chance to shake up the standings.  Then all eyes will focus on the finish, and the overall leader riding to finish at one mile above sea level – the lowest point of the seven days of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge.

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