2017_TourofUtah_Stage5

Stage 5 of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah started out today in Layton, Utah heading west, then north before looping back to the start line for a sprint spot. From there the riders rode north briefly onto Hill Air Force Base where they were feted by a low flying group of fighter jets, much like you see at the Tour de France. From there the riders rode south, then east climbing up the very steep Bountiful Bench climb. They faced 2 laps up the climb followed by a fast descent for a sprint finish on Main Street, Bountiful City. 115 miles total and like previous days, it was hot, hot, hot!

Enthusiastic fans line the streets during Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Towers of Power. Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Going away. Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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The peloton spreads out over narrow roads under the gaze of the TV moto on Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Robin Carpenter (Holowesko Citadel Racing P/B Hincapie Sportswear) hits the deck hard, but recovers to chase down the pack and take an amazing 4th place in a bunch sprint finish on Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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The breakawy rolls along pastoral fields during Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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All eyes are on the breakaway riders during Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Future cycling stars cheer on the riders during Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com) young fans cheer on the ridersStage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Takeoff! Riders exit from a brief foray onto Hill Air Force Base on Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Enthusiastic flag bearers inspire the riders on the steep climb up Bountiful Bench. Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Tough climb, Bountiful Bench. Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Novo Nordisk rider suffers on the diffiuclt Bountiful Bench climb. Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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A young Axeon Hagens Berman rider leads a group up the Bountiful Bench climb. Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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A group of exhausted riders pass under the American flag as they climb Bountiful Bench. Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Pain plays no favorites on the steep climb up Bountiful Bench. Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Yellow jersey group hits the steep lower ramp up the Bountiful Bench climb. Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Everyone suffers on the Bountiful Bench climb. Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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Buried deep in the "pain cave". Stage 5, Layton to Bountiful, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
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