Whether the good folks in Missouri are ready or not, the full glare of American cycling will be focused on the inaugural Tour of Missouri.
What looked a couple of weeks ago to simply be a stage race joining the elite ranks of the Tour of California and Tour de Georgia will now serve as an American send-off for Discovery Channel Professional Cycling [and the American riders on its roster who will certainly be employed elsewhere after the season].
Discovery will feature an all-star cast headlined by Tour de France champion, Alberto Contador, and third place finisher Levi Leipheimer. Also of note will be George Hincapie, Yaroslav Popovych, and Antonio Cruz. It will also be one of Director Sportif, Johan Bruyneel's final races, as he has previously announced his retirement.
The race begins on September 11th and runs until the 16th.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 11 – Kansas City to Kansas City
road race (85 mi / 137 km); START: 1 PM EST FINISH: 4:30 PM
Wednesday, September 12 – Clinton to Springfield
road race (125.6 mi / 202 km); START: 11 AM EST FINISH: 3:30 PM
Thursday, September 13 – Branson
ITT (18 mi / 29 km); START: 11 AM EST FINISH: 1:55 PM
Friday, September 14 – Lebanon to Columbia
road race (133 mi / 214 km); START: 10:30 AM EST FINISH: 3:25 PM
Saturday, September 15 – Jefferson City to St. Charles
road race (126.6 mi / 204km); START: 11:30 AM EST FINISH: 3:40 PM
Sunday, September 16 – St. Louis
circuit race (74 mi / 119 km); START: 1 PM EST FINISH: 3:40 PM
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