19 August 2013

USA Pro Challenge 2013 - Results Stage 1

Aspen/Snowmass Colorado - Race Results

Today's results from the tour in Colorado. The race is on.

Peter Sagan before the start of Stage 1.  Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Peter Sagan wheelies to the call up this morning in Aspen - Stage 1.  Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
The race passed through Aspen 3 times, giving us all time to enjoy a nice break in between laps.
For those interested - this is Jen's new Trek bike - German flag colors on white, nice! Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®

Jens Voigt rides through Aspen with Tejay van Garderen on his wheel. Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
And then we learned who was in good form for this race.
Stage 1 podium - 1) Peter Sagan, 2) Greg Van Avermaet, 3) Kiel Reijnen. Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Stage 1 Results:
Stage 1 Results & GC Classification
1  SAGAN, Peter SVK  (CANNONDALE)          2:26:00
2  VAN AVERMAET, Greg BEL  (BMC RACING)                        
3  REIJNEN, Kiel USA  (UNITEDHEALTHCARE)                       
4  GALLOPIN, Tony FRA  (RADIOSHACK LEOPARD)                    
5  VAN GARDEREN, Tejay USA  (BMC RACING)                       
6  CARUSO, Damiano ITA  (CANNONDALE)                           
7  SUTHERLAND, Rory AUS  (SAXO-TINKOFF)                        
8  EUSER, Lucas USA  (UNITEDHEALTHCARE)                        
9  DANIELSON, Thomas USA  (GARMIN SHARP)                       
10 BALDWIN, Christopher USA  (BISSELL CYCLING)                 
11 BROWN, Nathan USA  (BONTRAGER CYCLING)                      
12 CRADDOCK, Lawson USA  (BONTRAGER CYCLING)                   
13 PUTT, Tanner USA  (BONTRAGER CYCLING)                       
14 ACEVEDO COLLE, Javier Alexis COL(JAMIS)   
15 KLÖDEN, Andreas GER (RADIOSHACK LEOPARD)                   
16 SCHLECK, Andy LUX  (RADIOSHACK LEOPARD)                     
17 MORTON, Lachlan David AUS  (GARMIN SHARP)                   
18 DOMBROWSKI, Joseph Lloyd USA  (SKY PROCYCLING) + 5
19 ANTHONY Jesse  USA (OPTUM) 
20 ROGERS Michael USA (SAXO-TINKOFF)

Race Co-Owner Rick Schaden (left) presenting Peter Sagan with the Stage 1 commemorative jersey, with CEO Shawn Hunter (right).  Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Greg Van Avermaet.  Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Kiel Reijnen   Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®

Classification Jerseys after Stage 1:

Yellow (overall) - Peter Sagan SVK (Cannondale)

Peter Sagan being presented with the yellow jersey by Race Co-Owner Richard Schaden (right). Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Green (sprint) - Peter Sagan SVK (Cannondale), to be worn by Greg Van Avermaet

Peter Sagan in green. Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Red (climber) -Matt Cooke  USA (Jamis-Hagens Berman)

Matt Cooke. Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Blue (young) - Peter Sagan SVK (Cannondale), to be worn by Lawson Craddock

Peter Sagan in blue. Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Lawson Craddock. Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Orange (aggressive) - Craig Lewis USA (Champion Systems)
Craig Lewis  Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
The Classification jerseys after Stage 1

The jerseys after Stage 1.  Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Tomorrow's Stage 2 of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge, August 20, 2013

Read the Pedal Dancer® FAN GUIDES to Stage 2 from Aspen to Breckenridge.
Stage 2 Start: USA Pro Challenge in Aspen/Snowmass
Stage 2 Finish: USA Pro Challenge in Breckenridge or How & Where to Watch the USA Pro in Breckenridge

For more information, and a listing of all race results, please visit the PEDAL DANCER RACE GUIDE PAGE: USA PRO CHALLENGE

Official website: www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/
Official Spectator Guide: Official 2013 Spectator Guide

If you are at the race tomorrow - look for Peter in yellow.

Peter Sagan   Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Peter Sagan   Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®
Peter Sagan  Photo © By Karen at Pedal Dancer®