USA Pro Challenge 2014: Everything You Need to Know About All Seven Stages

A lot's changed with the USA Pro Challenge bike race since it was announced in August 2010. For one thing, it was initially called the Quiznos Pro Challenge. For another, the two people at center stage for the big unveil were Bill Ritter, who's no longer Colorado's governor, and Lance...

By Michael Roberts

August 18, 2014

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A lot's changed with the USA Pro Challenge bike race since it was announced in August 2010. For one thing, it was initially called the Quiznos Pro Challenge. For another, the two people at center stage for the big unveil were Bill Ritter, who's no longer Colorado's governor, and Lance Armstrong, currently known as the biggest liar on the planet.

Nonetheless, the 2014 version of the USA Pro Challenge, beginning today and running through August 24, looks to be the biggest and best race in the series thus far. Below, we've got photo-illustrated details about all seven stages, including maps and a profile showing the incredible elevation changes from the kickoff in the Aspen area to the grand finale in Boulder and Denver. Check them out below -- and for even more information, click here.

Stage 1: ASPEN to ASPEN/SNOWMASS VILLAGE Monday, August 18th • 61 Miles/98 Kilometers

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 1 Map

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 1 Profile

Continue to learn about the next stage of the USA Pro Challenge 2014, including maps and photos. Stage 2: ASPEN to CRESTED BUTTE Tuesday, August 19th • 105 Miles/169 Kilometers

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 2 Map

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 2 Profile

Continue to learn about the next stage of the USA Pro Challenge 2014, including maps and photos. Stage 3: GUNNISON to MONARCH MOUNTAIN Wednesday, August 20th • 96 Miles/155 Kilometers

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 3 Map

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 3 Profile

Continue to learn about the next stage of the USA Pro Challenge 2014, including maps and photos. Stage 4: COLORADO SPRINGS Thursday, August 21st • 70 Miles/113 Kilometers

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 4 Map

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 4 Profile

Continue to learn about the next stage of the USA Pro Challenge 2014, including maps and photos. Stage 5: WOODLAND PARK to BRECKENRIDGE Friday, August 22nd • 104 Miles/168 Kilometers

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 5 Map

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 5 Profile

Continue to learn about the next stage of the USA Pro Challenge 2014, including maps and photos. Stage 6: VAIL Time Trial Saturday, August 23rd • 10 Miles/16.1 Kilometers

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 6 Map

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 6 Profile

Continue to learn about the last stage of the USA Pro Challenge 2014, including maps and photos. Stage 7: BOULDER to DENVER Sunday, August 24th • 78 Miles/126 Kilometers

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 7 Map

USA Pro Challenge 2014 Stage 7 Profile

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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