2017_TourofUtah_Stage7
The racing was wicked fast and the riders suffered greatly every time they had to climb State Street. Marco Canola of the Italian/Japanese team Nippo-Vini Fantini surged ahead to take the day’s win. Rob Britton of Rally Cycling held onto the Yellow Jersey to take the race overall win.
The peloton rolls out past the Utah State Capitol Building at the start of Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Wild grass fields encompass the riders as they roll thru the neutral start above Memory Grove. Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The road snakes through winding bends during the netural start above Memory Grove. Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The peloton approaches kilometer 0 for the start of Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
High speed descent into a sharp turn below Reservoir Park during Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Riders bank hard as they negotiate a high speed turn. Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Rally Cycling leads the charge up 13th East on Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Riders begin the downhill stretch along South Temple Street. Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The venerable Alta Club looks on as the riders blast the turn off of South Temple Street onto State Street. Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Riders crest the top of State Street as they approach the Utah State Capitol Building. Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Rob Britton (Rally Cycling) stays in front out of danger's way on the steep climb up State Street. Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
10% plus grades greet the riders on the State Street climb. Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
One of the strange fellows I meet out wandering on the race course. Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The Utah State Capitol Building awaits the riders at the top of the State Street climb. Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Marco Canola (NIPPO - VINI FANTINI) celebrates his win on Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Rob Britton (Rally Cycling) is congratulated by his teammates after taking the overall win of the 2017 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The victor (Rob Britton, Rally Cycling) gets the kisses from the podium hostesses after Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
An emotional Rob Britton (Rally Cycling) lets out a cheer after winning the overall title of the 2017 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah., 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Marco Canola (NIPPO - VINI FANTINI) relaxes on the podium after winning Stage 7, Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Stage 7 podium L-R: Brent Bookwalter (BMC Racing), Marco Canola (NIPPO - VINI FANTINI) & Gavin Mannion (United Healthcare), Salt Lake City Circuit Race, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Final Jersey Leaders L-R: Manuel Senni (BMC Racing) Most Aggressive Racer, Jacob Rathe (Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis) King of the Mountain, Travis McCabe (United Healthcare) Sprint Leader, Rob Britton (Rally Cycling) Overall Yellow Jersey Race Winner, Pier-Andre Cote (Silber Pro Cycling) Fan Favorite, Neilson Powless (Axeon Hagens Berman) Best Young Rider. 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
BMC Racing teammates celebrate with the bubbly after winning the Best Team award at the 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Final Top Three L-R: 2nd Gavin Mannion (United Healthcare), 1st Rob Britton (Rally Cycling), 3rd Serghei Tvetcov (Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis) , 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
To the spoils go the victors - top three riders of the 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Aaah! The sweet taste of success, 2017 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)