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| Stage | Start City | Start Time | Finish City | Estimated Finish Time |
| Stage 1 | St. Louis (Circuit Race) | 2:30 PM Central | St. Louis | 5:10 - 5:45 PM Central |
| Stage 2 | Ste. Genevieve | 11:00 AM Central | Cape Girardeau | 3:00 - 4:15 PM Central |
| Stage 3 | Farmington | 11:00 AM Central | Rolla | 3:10 - 4:15 PM Central |
| Stage 4 | St. James | 2:00 PM Central | Jefferson City | 5:45 - 7:00 PM Central |
| Stage 5 | Sedalia (Individual Time Trial) | 2:00 PM Central | Sedalia | 5:00 PM Central |
| Stage 6 | Chillicothe | 1:00 PM Central | St. Joseph | 5:00 - 6:00 PM Central |
| Stage 7 | Kansas City (Circuit Race) | 2:00 PM Central | Kansas City | TBD |
Report: Tour of Missouri needs fiscal policy guide
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The nonprofit group running the Tour of Missouri needs to improve its financial management of the $3.3 million bicycle race, according to an accountants’ review released Monday.
Study: Tour of Mo. spectators spent $38.1 million
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — About half a million people watched the weeklong Tour of Missouri bicycle race last month and they spent $38.1 million, according to a study presented Thursday.
Armstrong calls Mo. Gov. about Tour of Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Professional cyclist Lance Armstrong has called Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to thank him for funding this year’s Tour of Missouri bicycle race.
Zabriskie's mellow ride wins Tour of Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — American David Zabriskie was never challenged in the final stage of the Tour of Missouri, cruising along with the main pack while others made runs toward the front.
Zabriskie wins the Tour of Missouri time trial
SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) — American David Zabriskie won the time trial in the fifth stage of the Tour of Missouri cycling race and took the overall lead.
Cavendish withdraws from Tour of Missouri
ST. JAMES, Mo. (AP) — Britain’s Mark Cavendish withdrew from the Tour of Missouri on Thursday with an infection his team said had spread to his lungs, becoming the second top contender to drop out of the weeklong race.
Norwegian "God of Thunder" Storms to Stage 3 Win and Yellow Jersey at 2009 Tour of Missouri
ROLLA — In a chaotic sprint after a day of serpentine climbing, sprinter Thor Hushovd (Cervelo Test Team) edged out Juan Jose Haedo (Saxo Bank) for the Stage 3, presented by Emerson, win today at the Tour of Missouri. Argentina's Haedo crossed the line with Italy's Dario Cataldo (Quick Step), both two/tenths of a second behind Hushovd. Hushovd finished in 4 hours, 26 minutes, 50.4 seconds.
Tour of Missouri cyclist to speak about overcoming challenges
A professional cyclist competing in the Tour of Missouri will be speaking to area school children and to the public at two events Wednesday.
Thousands converge on race route
FARMINGTON — What started in Farmington on Wednesday morning with Mark Cavendish wearing the yellow leader’s jersey ended four-and-a-half hours later in Rolla with Thor Hushovd crossing the finish line in first place. Juan Jose Haedo finished second, with Dario Cataldo coming in third.
And the race is on...
“Kind of like a big sneeze,” was the analogy used to describe the excitement and pandemonium building up to the Tour of Missouri 2009 Leg Three start Wednesday morning.
City dedicates Al's Place, holds ride
On the eve of Tour of Missouri 2009 Day 3 there were plenty of activities to get people in the mood for the upcoming big race.
Cavendish wins second stage in a row
ST. LOUIS — British speedster Mark Cavendish (Columbia-HTC) proved to be the fastest man in the peloton for a second day, winning Stage 2, presented by Missouri Wine & Grape Board, at the 2009 Tour of Missouri. Cavendish finished in 4 hours, 16 minutes, 53 seconds. Thor Hushovd (Cervelo Test Team) secured second and Juan Jose Haedo (Saxo Bank) took third, reversing their podium places from yesterday.
And they were off...
“Kind of like a big sneeze,” was the analogy used to describe the excitement and pandemonium building up to the Tour of Missouri 2009 Leg Three start Wednesday morning.
City dedicates bike hostel
Downtown Farmington had a lot of community and family activities to get the spirit going before Wednesday’s Tour of Missouri start.
The Tour of Missouri, it's just where you see it
There’s a lot more to a race than the start and the finish. Ever since the cities were announced for the Tour of Missouri much has been made out of how important those points of each stage were to the race, but what about the in-between?
Sprint finish right up Cavendish's alley
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mark Cavendish of Great Britain, a cycling sprint specialist, was in unfamiliar territory on Saturday when he presented the game ball before the Missouri-Illinois football game.
Time for the big race
Last minute preparations are being made for the third leg start of the Tour of Missouri 2009 downtown on Sept. 9.
Mo. transportation officials prepare for bike race
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Department of Transportation is making preparations for next week’s Tour of Missouri bicycle race.
Tour of Missouri will have huge impact on area
FARMINGTON — With the “Tour of Missouri” bike race across the state in mid-September it’s all about impact — the impact of seeing a world-class sporting event firsthand, the impact on downtown traffic and logistics required on race day, and the potential financial impact of $700,000 or more in economic residual for the community.
Vande Velde, Zabriskie ready to defend title in Tour of Missouri
American Christian Vande Velde, last year’s race champion and eighth-place finisher at this years’ Tour de France and four-time U.S. National Champion in the time trial David Zabriskie, will look to defend the race title for Garmin-Slipstream at this year’s Tour of Missouri, scheduled for Sept. 7-13.
Take a Missouri bike tour to church
Two churches will be participating in a Ride Your Bike to Church Day Aug. 30.
Tour of Missouri needs volunteers
One local residential community is encouraging others to volunteer their time for the Tour of Missouri race coming through Farmington on Sept. 9.
More cycling greats named for Tour of Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY — Italy’s Franco Pellizotti, the King of the Mountain jersey winner at this year’s Tour de France and third-place overall finisher in the Tour of Italy this year; and Francesco Chicchi, a stage winner at last year’s Tour of Missouri, highlight a strong roster penciled in by Italy’s Liquigas-Cannondale team for this year’s race, scheduled for Sept. 7 – 13.
Plans shaping up for Farmington leg of Tour of Missouri
FARMINGTON — The Tour of Missouri plans are taking shape and promises to be a fun filled event from beginning to end. Farmington is planning activities for everyone on Tuesday Sept. 8 and the race will begin in Farmington Wednesday Sept. 9 at 11 a.m.
Lance Armstrong won't ride in Tour of Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Organizers of the Tour of Missouri say this year’s race won’t include cycling star Lance Armstrong.
World class athletes set for a great race day in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The teams are set, the exact course has been determined, the start and end times are documented. State funding is in place, and local funding is being gathered. The names of top races are being released — such as Mark Cavendish of Britain, the six-time stage winner of the recently completed Tour de France, three-time world champion Michael Rogers of Australia, and American cycling star George Hincapie all of Team Columbia-HTC. It’s the Tour of Missouri 2009, and it rolls through this area one month from today.
New way to see 'Tour of ...'
The Farmington Chamber of Commerce and the ancillary committee of Farmington’s Local Organizing Committee for the upcoming Tour of Missouri will be sponsoring a party bus as another way for folks to see the endurance cycling race.
The Ups And Downs Of The Tour Of Missouri's Third Stage
The above profile map shows the ruggedness of the third stage of the Tour of Missouri that starts in Farmington and ends in Rolla (see Sunday’s Journal for the Stage Three map).
Learn about 'Tour of Missouri' at MAC 4th Friday Luncheon
PARK HILLS — Farmington City Administrator Greg Beavers will talk about how the town is getting ready and how volunteers can participate in the Tour of Missouri international bike race when he speaks at Mineral Area College 4th Friday Club Luncheon on Aug. 28.
Final team announced for upcoming cycle race
Canada's top team Planet Energy has been named as the final team for September's Tour of Missouri, race organizers announced Tuesday, completing the roster of 15 teams for the race.
Tour of Missouri announces start times
Event organizers and Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder announced Friday the start and estimated finish times for each of the seven stages for the third Tour of Missouri professional cycling race, scheduled for Sept. 7-13, 2009.
Cross-state race draws fewer sponsors
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Sponsorships for the Tour of Missouri are down even as Gov. Jay Nixon is allowing $1.5 million in state funds to be spent on the September bicycle race.
Nixon releases money for Tour of Missouri
Governor Jay Nixon released the $1.5 million set aside for the third annual Tour of Missouri Tuesday afternoon after freezing the funds last Wednesday.
Tour of Missour is back on
The 2009 Tour of Missouri funding was released on Tuesday afternoon after Governor Jay Nixon had frozen the funds from the Missouri Tourism Commision last week.
Mo. Tourism Commission backs bicycle race
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State tourism officials and professional bicycling teams reaffirmed their support Friday for the Tour of Missouri in the face of a potential funding cut that could force its cancellation.
Nixon considers funding cut for Tour of Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Jay Nixon, following a recommendation from the Department of Economic Development, is considering a $1.5 million cut to the Tour of Missouri. Organizers say that cut could force the cancellation of the September race.
It's a 'sign of the time'
Missouri’s Lt. Governor Peter Kinder unveiled the MoDOT Tour of Missouri signs that will be posted on the outskirts of Farmington.
Lt. Gov. Kinder unveils signs
Missouri’s Lt. Governor Peter Kinder is traveling around the state to show off the signs for the 2009 Tour of Missouri.
Kinder: Farmington leg of Missouri race 'most anticipated'
FARMINGTON — Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardeau, addressed the Farmington Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. He spoke about the Tour of Missouri endurance cycling race set for September.
Tour of Missouri features 'cream of the crop' cyclists
FARMINGTON — More details are surfacing about the upcoming Tour of Missouri cycling race set to pass through Farmington on Sept. 9.
Plans continue for 'Tour' race
Experts from Medalists Sports were in Farmington on Tuesday to hold a planning meeting for the Farmington to Rolla leg of the Tour of Missouri cycling endurance race set for September.
Armstrong team enters Tour of Missouri bike race
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Tour of Missouri says Lance Armstrong’s team will take part in the 600-mile cycling race this year.
Group begins training to host 'Tour of ...'
About 15 community members met Tuesday morning to preliminarily discuss the Tour of Missouri 2009 bike race.
Mayor, chamber welcome Tour of Missouri
When Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardeau, announced Tuesday the 2009 Tour of Missouri bike race would be making a stop in Farmington, the mayor, chamber director and several board members were in attendance — some in person, the others by telephone.
Farmington named as stop on Tour of Missouri bike race
FARMINGTON - When world-class cyclists pedal through Missouri in early September competing for the 2009 Tour of Missouri title, the group and all their entourage will make a stop in Farmington.
City vying for 'Tour of ...' stop
For the past two years cyclist from around the globe have gathered in Missouri for a week during the summer to race across the central region in the “Tour of Missouri”, a Tour De France-style endurance competition. Now a push is being made to bring the 2009 Tour of Missouri through the southern region.
Farmington shoots for Tour of Missouri spot
FARMINGTON — If all the proverbial spokes of the wheel come together as planned, the city of Farmington could serve as a “stop-start” location for the 2009 Tour of Missouri bicycle race.
Poor economy won't prevent Missouri cycling tour
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The slumping economy that killed a similar cycling race in Georgia won’t affect next year’s Tour of Missouri, organizers say.
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