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Stage 2 leaves Steamboat Springs for the 186 trip to Arapahoe Basin, starting almost immediately up the first climb of Rabbit Ears Pass. This category 2 monster climbs to 9300 feet and will surely cause some pain in the peloton. Struggling riders should enjoy the long, gradual descent to Kremmling, where the first intermediate sprint is held. The race then heads over the category 3 Ute Pass, and continues through Silverthorne and Dillon for the second sprint. Unlike years past, the race will head east over Loveland Pass to Arapahoe Basin. The 7.9km climb to the finish will certainly be critical for the overall contenders.
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