The excitement of a high altitude time trial in the rain
Let's talk speed. In the rain and wind of Stage 6 in Vail, Tejay van Gardern actually beat his best time last year (25:01) in this individual time trial at high altitude with a winning time of 24:26. That's fast. That's over two minutes faster than Andy Hampsten's old record from the Coors Classic. Tejay is now 1:31 ahead in the overall lead of the 2014 USA Pro Challenge.
What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon, even with the rain and cold.
RESULTS
Stage 6 Results
First - Tejay van Garderen (USA) of BMC Racing Team
Second - Tom Danielson (USA) of Team Garmin-Sharp
Third - Serghei Tvetcov (ROM) of Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis
GC Standings
First - Tejay van Garderen (USA) of BMC Racing Team
Second - Tom Danielson (USA) of Team Garmin-Sharp
Third - Serghei Tvetcov (ROM) of Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis
Jersey Winners
Yellow Jersey - Tejay van Garderen (USA) of BMC Racing Team
Green Jersey - Kiel Reijnen (USA) of UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team
Polka-dot Jersey - Ben Jacques-Maynes (USA) of Jamis-Hagens Berman p/b Sutter Home
Blue Jersey - Clement Chevrier (FRA) of Bissell Development Team
Orange Jersey - Ben King (USA) of Team Garmin-Sharp
Dark Blue Colorado Rider Jersey - Tejay van Garderen (USA) of BMC Racing Team
PRESS CONFERENCE
Some quotes from the Press Conference today post race with Tejay, Tommy D, and Serghei. You never hear these comments outside the press room, it's a shame because the guys are actually quite funny:
Tom Danielson shared the thoughts running through his mind near the end of the race, "I thought, all this pain could stop, I could just hit that banana guy right there, and then it would be over."
Tejay explained about power output, "If you do 500 watts, you're going to pay for it later." Tom Danielison interupted him, "Did you say 500 watts?"
Tejay van Garderen answering a question from the media about whether he knew he was ahead during the time trial, "No I didn't get time splits... Only give me the times sprints if I'm up. "
PHOTOS click any photo to enlarge All photos by Karen of Pedal Dancer
The day
The fans
The race
The podium
Tejay has this race wrapped up (if all goes well tomorrow).
If there is ever a decision to be made between Khaki pants and cycling legs - I choose cycling legs.
NEXT STAGE
Stage 7 activities and schedule for the day:
Sunday, August 24, 2014, Boulder - Golden - Denver
SUNDAY, STAGE 7 : 78 miles Stage Map PDF Stage Profile PDF
Boulder - Golden - Lookout Mountain - circuits in Denver (different route than 2013 in downtown Denver!)
Stage 7 Start time: 12:30pm
Stage 7 Finish time: 3:50pm
Stage 7 Timetable.pdf
State Highways Impacted: SH 93, US 40, SH 391 (Kipling Street), SH 121 (Wadsworth), SH 95 (Sheridan), I-25, USA Pro Challenge Road Closures 2014
* Please note that the route of the circuit laps in downtown Denver does not go down Speer Blvd or through Larimer Street this year. The race is concentrated around Civic Center Park, along 17th Street, and in City Park. The finish again is in front of the State Capital Building.
BOULDER - Sunday, Stage 7
http://www.usaproboulder.com
Sunday: !0:30-2:00pm - Festival in Boulder
Sunday: Stage 7 Start in Boulder at 12:30pm at 18th and Pearl St
Best viewing: Team buses, sign-in, and Start line in Boulder
GOLDEN - Sunday, Stage 7
On the path of the 2014 USA Pro Challenge - Golden by Pedal Dancer® (My tips)
Golden Events
Friday: 3:00pm Lookout mountain closes to traffic (through 2:00pm Sunday 8/24/14)
Sunday: Stage 7 Start in Boulder at 12:30pm
Sunday: the race will be in Golden from 1:00-3:00pm
Sunday: Stage 7 Finish in Denver at 3:50pm
Best viewing: Sprint in town or on Lookout Mountain
DENVER - Sunday, Stage 7
On the path of the 2014 USA Pro Challenge - Denver by Pedal Dancer® (My tips)
Sunday: 11:00-5:00pm - Festival in Denver Civic Center Park
Sunday: 3:50pm - Stage 7 Finish in Denver
Sunday: 4:15pm (approx.) final podium presentation near finish line in Denver
Best viewing: VIP tents, near Broadway, along 17th St, or in City Park.
USA PRO CHALLENGE Race, travel and fan guide by Pedal Dancer®
Let's talk speed. In the rain and wind of Stage 6 in Vail, Tejay van Gardern actually beat his best time last year (25:01) in this individual time trial at high altitude with a winning time of 24:26. That's fast. That's over two minutes faster than Andy Hampsten's old record from the Coors Classic. Tejay is now 1:31 ahead in the overall lead of the 2014 USA Pro Challenge.
What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon, even with the rain and cold.
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| Vail, Colorado has hosted the same time trial course three times. |
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| Time Trial ready |
Stage 6 Results
First - Tejay van Garderen (USA) of BMC Racing Team
Second - Tom Danielson (USA) of Team Garmin-Sharp
Third - Serghei Tvetcov (ROM) of Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis
GC Standings
First - Tejay van Garderen (USA) of BMC Racing Team
Second - Tom Danielson (USA) of Team Garmin-Sharp
Third - Serghei Tvetcov (ROM) of Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis
Jersey Winners
Yellow Jersey - Tejay van Garderen (USA) of BMC Racing Team
Green Jersey - Kiel Reijnen (USA) of UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team
Polka-dot Jersey - Ben Jacques-Maynes (USA) of Jamis-Hagens Berman p/b Sutter Home
Blue Jersey - Clement Chevrier (FRA) of Bissell Development Team
Orange Jersey - Ben King (USA) of Team Garmin-Sharp
Dark Blue Colorado Rider Jersey - Tejay van Garderen (USA) of BMC Racing Team
General Classification after Stage 6 (via Steephill.TV) USA 1 VAN GARDEREN, Tejay (BMC RACING) 17:20:22 USA 2 DANIELSON, Thomas (GARMIN SHARP) + 1:31 MDA 3 TVETCOV, Serghei (JELLY BELLY P/B MAXXIS) + 1:45 POL 4 MAJKA, Rafal (TINKOFF-SAXO) + 1:48
PRESS CONFERENCE
Some quotes from the Press Conference today post race with Tejay, Tommy D, and Serghei. You never hear these comments outside the press room, it's a shame because the guys are actually quite funny:
Tom Danielson shared the thoughts running through his mind near the end of the race, "I thought, all this pain could stop, I could just hit that banana guy right there, and then it would be over."
Tejay explained about power output, "If you do 500 watts, you're going to pay for it later." Tom Danielison interupted him, "Did you say 500 watts?"
Tejay van Garderen answering a question from the media about whether he knew he was ahead during the time trial, "No I didn't get time splits... Only give me the times sprints if I'm up. "
PHOTOS click any photo to enlarge All photos by Karen of Pedal Dancer
The day
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| Vail Pass was quiet in the morning rain |
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| Very good viewing at the start ramp area where the rain was much lighter in Vail Village |
The fans
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| Sizzle on Vail Pass |
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| There was actually an amateur time trial that attempted to race through this mess of fun |
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| Lots of play time on Vail Pass today |
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| Bubbles and beer |
The race
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| As Drapac hit the course, it was pouring rain on Vail Pass and clear below in Vail Village |
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| Ted King came racing by and of course I had to cheer for him very loudly |
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| Some men just love to race a time trial - Ben Jacques-Maynes (polka-dot jersey) |
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| Matej Mohoric on the start ramp |
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| I like this photo of Luis Davila (Jelly Belly) |
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| A very happy Kiel Reijnen (sprinters jersey) and very happy fans watching his smile |
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| Mic Rogers! |
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| Laurent Didier (French National TT Champion) |
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| Jens Voigt's last professional ITT- the crowd went crazy as he rolled down the ramp |
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| Frank Schleck races in the rain |
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| Carter Jones takes off |
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| Rafal Majka trying to stay warm before his race |
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| Serghei Tvetcov waiting to race - Can't you jest feel the anxiety |
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| Tejay waiting for his race of truth |
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| Tejay walks to the start ramp |
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| Sierra Nevada for the stage winners |
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| Young Clement Chevrier is still representing CSU Rams and the Best Young Riders jersey very well |
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| Ben King was again in orange (Most Aggressive Rider jersey) at the end of the stage |
Tejay has this race wrapped up (if all goes well tomorrow).
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| Tejay likes Colorado |
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| This is the Tejay wave |
If there is ever a decision to be made between Khaki pants and cycling legs - I choose cycling legs.
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| These legs are Ben King's |
NEXT STAGE
Stage 7 activities and schedule for the day:
Sunday, August 24, 2014, Boulder - Golden - Denver
SUNDAY, STAGE 7 : 78 miles Stage Map PDF Stage Profile PDF
Boulder - Golden - Lookout Mountain - circuits in Denver (different route than 2013 in downtown Denver!)
Stage 7 Start time: 12:30pm
Stage 7 Finish time: 3:50pm
Stage 7 Timetable.pdf
State Highways Impacted: SH 93, US 40, SH 391 (Kipling Street), SH 121 (Wadsworth), SH 95 (Sheridan), I-25, USA Pro Challenge Road Closures 2014
* Please note that the route of the circuit laps in downtown Denver does not go down Speer Blvd or through Larimer Street this year. The race is concentrated around Civic Center Park, along 17th Street, and in City Park. The finish again is in front of the State Capital Building.
BOULDER - Sunday, Stage 7
http://www.usaproboulder.com
Sunday: !0:30-2:00pm - Festival in Boulder
Sunday: Stage 7 Start in Boulder at 12:30pm at 18th and Pearl St
Best viewing: Team buses, sign-in, and Start line in Boulder
GOLDEN - Sunday, Stage 7
On the path of the 2014 USA Pro Challenge - Golden by Pedal Dancer® (My tips)
Golden Events
Friday: 3:00pm Lookout mountain closes to traffic (through 2:00pm Sunday 8/24/14)
Sunday: Stage 7 Start in Boulder at 12:30pm
Sunday: the race will be in Golden from 1:00-3:00pm
Sunday: Stage 7 Finish in Denver at 3:50pm
Best viewing: Sprint in town or on Lookout Mountain
DENVER - Sunday, Stage 7
On the path of the 2014 USA Pro Challenge - Denver by Pedal Dancer® (My tips)
Sunday: 11:00-5:00pm - Festival in Denver Civic Center Park
Sunday: 3:50pm - Stage 7 Finish in Denver
Sunday: 4:15pm (approx.) final podium presentation near finish line in Denver
Best viewing: VIP tents, near Broadway, along 17th St, or in City Park.
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| 2014 USA Pro Challenge - Stage 7 route map |
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| Look for these men tomorrow |
USA PRO CHALLENGE Race, travel and fan guide by Pedal Dancer®