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RESULTS: Stage 1 of the Colorado Classic

Day one of a four day cycling race called the Colorado Classic began today, Aug. 16 in Vail, Colorado. In a technically challenging race set up in a new format this year, the women's and men's races launched Stage 1 of a circuit race through the town of Vail with a steep climb.
Gage Hecht takes the first stage of the 2018 Colorado Classic in Vail, Colo. - KUSA

The Colorado Classic, a professional bike race split into four different stages throughout four days (Aug. 16-19) commenced today in Vail, Colo.

The women's race got rolling at 10 a.m. this morning in a thrilling four 8.8-mile laps and a total 35.2-mile circuit with 2,567 feet of climbing. The race is described as technically challenging, starting along Frontage Road, up a dirt climb on Mill Creek Road to a King and Queen of the Mountain, out to West Vail and back.

Concluding the first stage of the women's general classification race, Rebecca Wiasak crossed the line first (1:22:51) followed by Lex Albrecht in second (1:26:00) and Kendall Ryan in third (1:28:00).

General Classification result times:

1. Rebecca Wiasak - 1:22:51

2. Lex Albrecht - 1:22:55

3. Kendall Ryan - 1:22:57

4. Jennifer Valente - 1:22:58

5. Lauren Hall - 1:22:59

Wiasak, is an Australia native and rider for team Fearless Femme. Her first place win in Stage 1 gives her 15 points in the Colorado Classic.

Results from the women's classifications:

General ClassificationSprint CompetitionQueen of the MountainBest Young RiderMost Aggressive RiderTeam Classification
Rebecca WiasakRebecca WiasakLeah ThomasEmma WhiteAbigail MickeyTIBCO-Silicon Valley Bank
Lex AlbrechtJennifer ValenteKatherine HallSara Poidevin Fearless Femme
Kendall RyanLex AlbrechtEmma WhiteLeigh Ann Ganzar UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team
Jennifer ValenteKendall RyanSara PoidevinEmily Marcolini Twenty20 PB Sho-Air
Lauren HallRachel LangdonAbigail MickeyNatalia Franco Palmares

The men's race began following the conclusion of the women's race at 12:15 p.m. on the same course. The men raced eight laps for a total of 64.1 miles in Stage 1 with 4,390 feet of climbing.

Colorado's own Gage Hecht from Parker, Colo. took the first stage of the men's general classification at just 20 years old. Hecht was followed up by Travis McCabe in second and Joe Lewis in third.

Hecht, the reining U23 TT champion finished with a time of 2:32:56 then six seconds later McCabe followed after holding an 18 second lead with a kilometer to go.

General Classification result times:

1. Gage Hecht - 2:32:44

2. Travis McCabe - 2:32:56

3. Joe Lewis - 2:32:58

4. Alex Cataford - 2:32:58

5. Pascal Eenkhoorn - 2:32:59

Results from the men's classifications:

General ClassificationSprint CompetitionKing of the MountainBest Young RiderMost Aggressive RiderTeam Classification
Gage HechtGage HechtGage HechtGage HechtNiklas EgAevolo
Travis McCabeTravis McCabePascal EenkhoornPascal Eenkhoorn UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team
Joe LewisJoe LewisAlex CatafordNiklas Eg EF Education-Drapac p/b Cannondale
Alex CatafordSerghei TvetcovNiklas EgChris Blevins Team Lotto NL-Jumbo
Pascal EenkhoornAlex CatafordEder FrayreMichael HernandezHolowesko Citadel

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