We are proud to announce that the Tour de Bloom will again be taking place the first weekend in May.  There are some exciting additions to the Stage Race that we���d like to share with our fellow racers that we feel will bring you a racing experience unlike any others in the Pacific Northwest.  We���ve worked very hard behind the scenes to bring courses to both the omnium and stage race that showcase the place we at the Tour de Bloom are fortunate to call home.  This race has been designed for racers by racers!  We want to share with you the very best routes that we have to offer!

We are very excited to announce that we���ve added a fourth field to the stage race, one that we feel deserves the same racing experience that the TdB has to offer the upper echelon of racers.  We will be adding a Masters Men 40+ Cat 1-4 field.  We truly feel that this is a must-do race for all road racers in the region to once and for all settle who has trained harder, prepared more, and has the determination in all disciplines of road cycling to take home the coveted pink jersey.  Bring one bike, bring your A-game, bring your family and bring the whole team because you���ll need every bit of help to conquer our courses.

Stage Race

Stage Race

Men

Cat 3

$3000   Payout     

5

Stage Race

Men

Masters 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4

$3000   Payout

5

Stage Race

Men

Pro/Cat 1/2

$7000   Payout

10

Stage Race

Women

Pro/Cat 1/2/3

$7000   Payout

10

Friday, May 5^th Stage One ��� Leavenworth Road Race   53 Miles

A new route that will better showcase the beauty and best cycling routes of the Leavenworth area that starts in Plain, WA and travels 53 miles and finishes with an uphill big chain ring climbing finish atop Beaver Hill. We have worked hard to make sure that we again offer a descent of the Tumwater Canyon to our racers with what we believe to be a better start and finish to the stage.  We feel that this could be the best stage of any race in the state and we���re excited to share it with you!

Saturday, May 6^th Stage Two ��� Mission Ridge Hill Climb    4 �� miles

Rather than the typical and predictable Time Trial format that requires you to travel with an extra bike, we opt for a mass-start hill climb that finishes at Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort.  This both challenges riders and brings a breath of fresh air into standard time trials.  Be sure to bring your climbing legs or a squad that can work for your GC contender because this stage is a challenge.

Saturday, May 6^th Stage Three ��� Biosports Wenatchee Downtown Criterium

We at the TdB take great pride in providing a criterium experience to the racers that brings an evening party atmosphere, beer gardens, blaring music, and raucous spectators that clearly sets us apart from all of the others.  As part of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival we typically get large crowds that definitely come to downtown Wenatchee ready to show you what we do best here.  Our craft beer partners, food vendors, spectators, and music is an experience that will get every last ounce out of your legs and lungs.  We come to party and racers can feel the excitement in the air throughout the crit. 

Sunday, May 7^th Stage Four ��� Waterville Road Race   68 Miles

A true homage to the racing found in Europe during the Spring Classics.  What we lack in cobbled climbs and narrow dirt roads we make up for with a route that tests your ability to use team tactics and save your best for last along the rolling course.  A tough, gritty, unforgiving day in the saddle that is every bit as important as the previous stages for those with GC aspirations.  

We at the Tour de Bloom put in tremendous thought and hours into creating the best stage race in the state, but like the other phenomenal races in Washington we need rider support if we are going to continue road racing experiences like this.  Simply put, we rely on you racers to register and support us!  We look forward to seeing you and your team at The Tour de Bloom in Wenatchee. 

Always the first weekend in May!

Register Here:      https://www.usacycling.org/register/2017-929