2018 LHM Tour of Utah Stage 5
The Star Spanled Banner is sung at the start of Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The dedicated team of Mavic neutral support awaits the start of Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Fans along the road. Not sure who "Frank" is. Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Sepp Kuss (Lotto NL-Jumbo) on a solo attack over the final kilometers of the Little Cottonwood Canyon climb to win Stage 5 and retain the leader's Yellow Jersey on the Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Pain is etched across the face of Sepp Kuss (Lotto NL-Jumbo) as surges up the final kilometer to win Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Ben Hermans (Israel Cycling Academy) on his way to take 2nd place on Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Peter Stetina (Trek-Segafredo) powers up Little Cottonwood Cyn to take 3rd place on Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The steep terrain of Snowbird Ski Resort forms the backdrop for the riders on the final climb on Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Brent Bookwalter (BMC Racing) deep in the pain cave on the steep climb to Snowbird Ski Resort. Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Eager Fans. Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Fans greet the riders with shouts of encouragement. Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The end is in sight for the riders on Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Multi-national greetings from the fans on the climb to Snowbird Ski Resort. Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Future cycling star ??? Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Safety in numbers as a small grupetto rides up the final climb on Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Fans encourage while the riders focus on the task at hand. Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Only 500 meters to go. Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The grupetto arrives at the finish chute on Stage 5 Queen Stage - Canyons ski resort to Snowbird ski resort, 2018 LHM Tour of Utah cycling race (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)