Stage two featured the famed Vail Time Trial that starts in Vail Village then runs uphill parallel to I-70 for 10.1 miles. This course dates back to Coors Classic back in the 80s.
Rider exits the start house for the stage 2 time trial. Women's Stage 2 Time Trial Vail Colorado, 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Carlyn Jackson (Orion Racing) heads down the start ramp to begin the stage 2 time trial. Women's Stage 2 Time Trial Vail Colorado, 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Esther Meisels (Point S Auto p/b Nokian Tires) is held in place at the start of Women's Stage 2 Time Trial Vail Colorado, 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Countdown for Melanie Wong (Point S Auto p/b Nokian Tires) Women's Stage 2 Time Trial Vail Colorado, 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Team Affinity rider enters a trun in Vail Village. Women's Stage 2 Time Trial Vail Colorado, 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
High mountain greenery lines the course of the Men's Stage 2 Time Trial Vail Colorado, 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Nsengimana of Team Rwanda pushes up the climb on Men's Stage 2 Time Trial Vail Colorado, 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Trek-Segafredo rider escapes the grip of Satan and his minions. Men's Stage 2 Time Trial Vail Colorado, 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Hagens Berman Axeon rider assisted at the finish by team staff. Men's Stage 2 Time Trial Vail Colorado, 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Peter Stetina (Trek-Segafredo) collapses at the finish having left it all on the course. Men's Stage 2 Time Trial Vail Colorado, 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Neilson Powless (Team Lotto NL-Jumbo) is totally spent at the finish. Men's Stage 2 Time Trial Vail Colorado, 2018 Colorado Classic cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)