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Show B-3 The Park Record Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, August 5-8, 2006 Tour of Utah rides into town By APIA WALDBURGER Of the Record staff In just a few days some of the best cyclists in the state and the country will ride the highways and byways of Utah. The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, which will be held Aug. 7-12, is bringing nearly 100 riders to the state for a six-stage race, two of which will be held in Summit and Wasatch Counties. Organizers say the race will cover over 500 miles and offer some of the most idea! racing conditions in the country. According to Ronda Thomas Farrell, president and CEO of the Park City-based Exordium Group that is marketing the event, many of the top professional cyclists signed on for the race just to experience the final stage from Deer Valley to Snowbird. "That is one of the most amazing stages in the country," Thomas Farrell said. "It's really the only U.S. race that has these kinds of mountains comparable to European grand tours." Stage six, which starts at Snow Park Lodge and winds though Prdvo Canyon, the Alpine Loop, Suncrest Ridge and on to Snowbird Ski Resort features 12,000 feet of vertical elevation and will complete the tour with a festival at the end. Besides national teams like Navigators Insurance, Toyota United, and Health Net by MAXXIS, there will be two locally sponsored groups. The 101.9 The End All-Stars team will feature homegrown racers and the KJZZ composite team has some Utah faces. Local road racer Todd Hageman will be riding for Team End. Other national teams include. TIAA CREF, Kodakgallery.com/Sierra Nevada Pro Cycling. Symmetries Cycling, Priority Health, Team Successful Living Pro Cycling, Team Einstein's Cycling. Sienna Development-Goble Knee Clinic, California Giant Strawberries, Vitamin Cottage, BMS Racing, Broadmark. A purse of $45,00 will be awarded to the winning rider. Park City cycling enthusiasts are invited to make the trip down to Salt Lake for the Freedom Peleton on Aug. 11 - a ride to raise money for the Larry H. Miller Charities, which benefit education and promote child Tour Salt Lake School District Piano Liquidation PRCSEHTEDBY ZIONS BANK* LOCAL STAGES This Saturday, August 5th 10am to 6pm ONLY! Hawthorne Elementary Stage three: KJZZ time trial Date: Friday, Aug. 9 Start location: downtown Heber Opening start time: 11:30 a.m. Race Start Time: 11 a.m. Finish location: Main Street, Heber Finish time: Approximately 1 p.m. Distance: 24 Kilometers Route: Downtown Heber City, Utah to Lake Creek and back to Heber's Main Street. Time Trial: The race against the clock. In support of the arts in school education, new pianos have been loaned to Salt Lake School District this past year for use in their many school music programs. All of these beautiful nearlynew pianos are now available to the public for purchase at deeply discounted prices. Support this program by purchasing a Quality Grand, Console or Studio Piano in nearly-new condition, all carry full 10 to 25 year factory warranties! Stage six: Snowbird Road Race Date: Saturday, Aug. 12 Start location: Deer Valley Resort Opening start time: 8:30 a.m. Race start time: 9 a.m. at Snow Park Lodge Finish location: Snowbird Summer and Ski Resort Finish time: Approximately 1:30 p.m. (Snowbird) Distance: 137 Kilometers Route: Deer Valley to Snowbird. Stage traverses through Park City, Provo Canyon, Alpine Loop, Suncrest Ridge (Draper) and finishes in Little Cotton wood Canyon at Snowbird Ski Resort. For complete stage information, visit www.tour of utah.com. health and fitness in Utah. Donations will also be given to the Utah Bicycle Coalition. The race will take place at 6 p.m. before the Salt Lake Downtown Circuit Race. Riders must raise a minimum of $100 to participate. The rider who raises the most money will receive a one-year lease on an official Larry H. 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