2011 UPCC Stage 4 Steamboat Springs

Today saw one breakaway on the road from Avon to Steamboat Springs.  The small group was caught by the peloton easily and the race ended in a sprint finish in Steamboat Springs.  It wasn’t possible to shoot along the course and make it to the finish.  Thousands of people lined the finish area to watch the race come in and they’re already talking about next year!

Elia Viviani of Liquigas won the sprint at the finish.

Elia Viviani winning in Steamboat
Elia Viviani winning in Steamboat

Viviani has won 6 times in races including in Slovenia, Mumbai and Stressa in Italy.

Infantino of Colombia in climber's jersey
Infantino of Colombia in climber’s jersey
Leipheimer is still in yellow
Leipheimer is still in yellow
All the Race Categories
All the Race Categories

Prior to the Pro Challenge coming into town, US Hand Cyclists raced on the streets of Steamboat and received their awards.

Hand Cyclists
Hand Cyclists
Hand Cyclists receiving awards
Hand Cyclists receiving awards