The first Steamboat Springs Stage Race came together in 2009 and filled the demand for a multi day pro-amateur road stage race in Colorado. Roughly 300 competitors turned out from across the region to compete in four days of racing including eventual pro winner Ben Day of the Fly V cycling team and pro mountain bike racer Alison Dunlap. The first stage race opened the eyes of many in Steamboat to what competitive road cycling was all about and how a multi-day cycling event could be a significant economic driver with racers staying in Steamboat 3+ night and frequenting restaurants, bike shops and other local businesses.
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The second stage race continued the reputation of a race that is committed to racers and giving them the best possible experience. A new time trial course was featured using River Road/Mt Werner Road along with the Marabou circuit race, Moots Road Race and downtown criterium. Over 350 racers turned out including high profile names like Peter Stetina, Chris Baldwin, Marc DeMar, French National champion Jeannie Longo. Spectators were treated to a quality four days of racing with national and international stars rocketing past in the downtown criterium alongside local racers like Barkley Robinson and Amy Charity among 20 other local racers.
