Tour of Missouri expands women's races

Women's podium (L-R): Lauren Tamayo (Team Tibco), Tina Pic (Colavita Sutter Home P/B Cooking Light) and Brooke Miller (Team Tibco)

Women's podium (L-R): Lauren Tamayo (Team Tibco), Tina Pic (Colavita Sutter Home P/B Cooking Light) and Brooke Miller (Team Tibco) (Image credit: John Rothwell)

The Tour of Missouri Women's Series has expanded from a one-day criterium, held last year in conjunction with the opening stage of the men's race, to a four-day series, organisers announced Thursday.