The Colorado Classic is the only women’s standalone pro road race in the Western Hemisphere. Nearly 100 of the world’s best racers from 16 teams will compete in the four-stage race over challenging iconic Colorado mountains and urban terrain.
The four-stage race started in Steamboat Springs Thursday. Friday’s Stage 2 is in Avon, Stage 3 is in Golden on Saturday and Stage 4 finishes the race in Denver on Sunday.
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The road race is advancing women’s pro cycling with harder, longer routes, increased financial support and daily live TV streaming coverage that puts women’s racing on a global stage.
Chloe Dygert, with Sho-Air Twenty20, won the first stage.
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