Tour of Utah: UnitedHealthcare takes stock in podium place

UnitedHealthcare wasn't able to put a rider on the top step of the podium at the Tour of Utah this week, but Gavin Mannion's second-place finish to Rob Britton (Rally Cycling) and Travis McCabe's sprint jersey will give the team a boost of Confidence heading into the Colorado Classic, which starts Thursday.

Growing up in Missoula, Montana, Pat competed in his first bike race in 1985 at Flathead Lake. He studied English and journalism at the University of Oregon and has covered North American cycling extensively since 2009, as well as racing and teams in Europe and South America. Pat currently lives in the US outside of Portland, Oregon, with his imaginary dog Rusty.