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Wed Sep 12, 11:00AM -
Clinton to Springfield, road race, 125.6 mi. (202 km) START: 11 AM EST FINISH: 3:30 PM After an hour transfer south to the quaint small town of Clinton, near the trailhead of the state-long Katy Trail, racers will meander through flat to rolling terrain farther south to the All-American city of Springfield. The race will start in the historic district of Clinton before heading adjacent to Highway 13, passing through the towns of Fair Play, Aldrich, and Walnut Grove; including an Edward Jones’ sprint line the town of Stockton, before racing into downtown Springfield and two final circuits. Barring a potential odd breakaway, this should be another day for the top sprinters in the field. With time bonuses on the road and at the finish line, a change is the race leadership is possible.
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Clinton to Springfield, road race, 125.6 mi. (202 km) START: 11 AM EST FINISH: 3:30 PM After an hour transfer south to the quaint small town of Clinton, near the trailhead of the state-long Katy Trail, racers will meander through flat to rolling terrain farther south to the All-American city of Springfield. The race will start in the historic district of Clinton before heading adjacent to Highway 13, passing through the towns of Fair Play, Aldrich, and Walnut Grove; including an Edward Jones’ sprint line the town of Stockton, before racing into downtown Springfield and two final circuits. Barring a potential odd breakaway, this should be another day for the top sprinters in the field. With time bonuses on the road and at the finish line, a change is the race leadership is possible.
Thu Sep 13, 11:00AM -

Branson, individual time trial, 18 mi. (29 km) START: 11 AM EST FINISH: 1:55 PM The caravan will transfer 45 minutes south to the booming tourist town of Branson. The Landing, a new development along the river, will play host to the start of an individual time trial with a finishing climb rolling up to Shepherd of the Hills, at about 1,300 feet. KOM points will be awarded for the final climb up to the finish. Dubbed ‘the most decisive day’ of the inaugural Tour of Missouri, this 18-mile time trial features very hilly terrain with stretches on a four-lane highway that will keep speeds high for top time trialists. Branson is known for showmanship; therefore, the winner of this stage needs to put on a big performance with the likely result being the yellow fleece which he and his team will most likely need to protect all the way to St. Louis.
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Branson, individual time trial, 18 mi. (29 km) START: 11 AM EST FINISH: 1:55 PM The caravan will transfer 45 minutes south to the booming tourist town of Branson. The Landing, a new development along the river, will play host to the start of an individual time trial with a finishing climb rolling up to Shepherd of the Hills, at about 1,300 feet. KOM points will be awarded for the final climb up to the finish. Dubbed ‘the most decisive day’ of the inaugural Tour of Missouri, this 18-mile time trial features very hilly terrain with stretches on a four-lane highway that will keep speeds high for top time trialists. Branson is known for showmanship; therefore, the winner of this stage needs to put on a big performance with the likely result being the yellow fleece which he and his team will most likely need to protect all the way to St. Louis.
Fri Sep 14, 10:30AM -

Lebanon to Columbia, road race, 133 mi. (214 km) START: 10:30 AM EST FINISH: 3:25 PM The caravan once again will transfer, this time 90 minutes north to the agricultural hub of Lebanon, for the start of this lengthy stage. The race will snake through the towns of, Guthrie, and Ulman, highlighted by a sprint in Jefferson City and points available for the Edward Jones’ sprint jersey. The longest stage and potentially the most difficult of the inaugural event, the first part of the race will be flat before rolling as it gets closer to Missouri’s beautiful rivers en route to the finish in the educational center of Columbia. The race will finish near the campus of the University of Missouri in the heart of downtown Columbia. It will be a double bonus for Mizzou students as its Parents Weekend.
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Lebanon to Columbia, road race, 133 mi. (214 km) START: 10:30 AM EST FINISH: 3:25 PM The caravan once again will transfer, this time 90 minutes north to the agricultural hub of Lebanon, for the start of this lengthy stage. The race will snake through the towns of, Guthrie, and Ulman, highlighted by a sprint in Jefferson City and points available for the Edward Jones’ sprint jersey. The longest stage and potentially the most difficult of the inaugural event, the first part of the race will be flat before rolling as it gets closer to Missouri’s beautiful rivers en route to the finish in the educational center of Columbia. The race will finish near the campus of the University of Missouri in the heart of downtown Columbia. It will be a double bonus for Mizzou students as its Parents Weekend.
Sat Sep 15, 11:30AM -

Jefferson City to St. Charles, road race, 126.6 mi. (204km) START: 11:30 AM EST FINISH: 3:40 PM The caravan will make a short 30 minute transfer to Jefferson City for the start of the penultimate stage of the race. Starting against the backdrop of Missouri’s Capitol building, this stage will be difficult despite no major climbs. Though starting dead flat for the first 25 miles, the course features a serpentine route along Highways 94 and 100 along the Missouri River, passing through the heart of Missouri’s booming wine country, hitting Augusta, Herman, Washington en route to the finish in beautiful and historic St. Charles, the second oldest American settlement west of the Mississippi. The race finishes near the famous Lewis and Clark Rendezvous, passes near Davy Crockett’s house and includes a quarter mile stretch near the finish line over bricks on St. Charles’ historic Main Street. With a reported 6,000-feet of undulated climbing, this stage is ripe for a breakaway that could stick, or at bare minimum challenge the race leader and his team.
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Jefferson City to St. Charles, road race, 126.6 mi. (204km) START: 11:30 AM EST FINISH: 3:40 PM The caravan will make a short 30 minute transfer to Jefferson City for the start of the penultimate stage of the race. Starting against the backdrop of Missouri’s Capitol building, this stage will be difficult despite no major climbs. Though starting dead flat for the first 25 miles, the course features a serpentine route along Highways 94 and 100 along the Missouri River, passing through the heart of Missouri’s booming wine country, hitting Augusta, Herman, Washington en route to the finish in beautiful and historic St. Charles, the second oldest American settlement west of the Mississippi. The race finishes near the famous Lewis and Clark Rendezvous, passes near Davy Crockett’s house and includes a quarter mile stretch near the finish line over bricks on St. Charles’ historic Main Street. With a reported 6,000-feet of undulated climbing, this stage is ripe for a breakaway that could stick, or at bare minimum challenge the race leader and his team.
Sun Sep 16, 1:00PM -

St. Louis, circuit, 74 mi. (119 km) START: 1 PM EST FINISH: 3:50 PM The race makes a short jaunt south and east to Missouri’s largest metropolitan area—St. Louis. Peering down Market Street, riders will glimpse at the famous ‘Arch’ as they start. The start and finish will take place at St. Louis’ famous Union Station. Riders will race seven circuits of 10-plus miles through urban terrain. The race, likely a promenade of sorts, still could feature a breakaway of riders way down in the general classification. The course moves west and back east, driving through the northeast part of Forest Park, which played host to the 1904 World’s Fair and Olympics. The course sandwiches St. Louis University, passing by the north and south side of the campus. With the Cubs at Cardinals and 49ers at Rams taking place during the early part of the race, the finish could see spill over crowds from those two sporting events, making the finale one to remember for this sports-crazy town. Either way, the backdrop is something the overall champion won’t soon forget.

In its first year, the Tour will join the elite ranks of top-international domestic cycling of the Tour of California and Tour de Georgia. The race is much more than a cycling race, however, and brings the pageantry of the race along with a rolling festival to each host start and finish city during the week-long event.
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