2019 LHM Tour of Utah Stage 3
Most of the 5,895 feet of climbing on this 85.9-mile (138.3-km) stage will be collected when the route skirts the Wasatch Mountains south of Layton, with three Category 3 climbs in the final 29 miles. Following a punchy KOM up the Bountiful Bench, the route follows a new southbound stretch of Bountiful Boulevard for finishing circuits in first-time host city North Salt Lake. The riders won’t have long to admire the stunning view across the valley to the Great Salt Lake, with a right turn on Indian Springs Road for 3.75 laps of a 6-mile circuit in North Salt Lake. Two laps will award more KOM points. Before a fourth full lap is completed, the stage winner will be decided in front of Eaglewood Golf Course.
The peloton rolls along Antelope Island State Park. Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Rugged peaks overlook the riders as they traverse Antelope Island. Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The pace starts to pick up as the riders stretch out along Antelope Island. Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
And they're gone! Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Alex Howes (EF Education First) tucks in tight leading the breakaway on the 1st of 3 final circuits on Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The peloton is chasing the break on the final circuits of Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Riders approach the finish line starting the 1st of 3 final circuits on Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Getting aero on the fast drop in to the finish ine for the final circuits on Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
The pace quickens as the pack tries to close the gap to the breakaway. Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Noah Granigan (Worthy Pro Cycling) is full on aero chasing maximum speed. Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Alex Howes (EF Education First) wearing the US National Road Race Champion Stars & Stripes Jersey crosses the finish line starting the final 3 ciruits of the race. Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Ben Hermans (Israel Cycling Academy) wins the stage for the second day in a row. Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Fist raised in victory, Ben Hermans (Israel Cycling Academy) celebrates winning Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Yellow Jersey at the end of a hot day. Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Stage 3 podium L-R: Kyle Murphy (Rally UHC Cycling), Ben Hermans (Israel Cycling Academy), Niklas Eg (Trek-Segafredo). Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)
Travis McCabe (Worthy Pro Cycling) enjoys the adoration for being chosen as the Fan Favorite Rider of the day. Stage 3 - Antelope Island State Park to North Salt Lake City, 2019 LHM Tour of Utah (Photo by Dave Richards, daverphoto.com)