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As a new component of the 2008 Tour of Missouri professional road cycling race, the Women’s Criterium will bring the thrill of professional women’s cycling to fans in the hours before the men finish on the Plaza in Kansas City.  Held in conjunction with Stage One of the Tour of Missouri on Monday, September 8, the Women’s Criterium will consist of a field approximately 35 women riders competing (including Kansas City's own Kelly Benjamin) for more than $5,000 in prizes!  Set as a category Professional 1, 2 race with a limit of eight riders per team, the Tour of Missouri Women’s Criterium will showcase some of the world's top professional women's cycling teams. 

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 when & Where

Women's Criterium starts at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2008 on the Country Club Plaza.

Quick Facts About the Tour of Missouri

• Dates: September 8 – 14, 2008
• Estimated Total Miles: 600
• Number of Teams: 15 (all professional, elite)
• Total Cyclists per team: 8 
• Number of cyclists: 120
• Ranking: 2.1 (third highest in North America)
• Sanctioning: International Cycling Union, USA Cycling
• Presenting Partners: State of Missouri, Missouri Division of Tourism 
• More Information: www.tourofmissouri.com
• Travel Information: www.VisitMo.com

Race Course

• Monday, September 8 – St. Joseph to Kansas City, road race with circuits (90 mi / 144.81 km)
• Tuesday, September 9 – Clinton to Springfield, road race with circuits (125 mi / 201.13 km)
• Wednesday, September 10 – Branson, individual time trial (18 mi / 28.6 km)
• Thursday, September 11 – Lebanon to Rolla, road race with circuits (105 mi / 168.95 km)
• Friday, September 12 – St. James to Jefferson City, road race with circuits (100 mi / 160.9 km)
• Saturday, September 13 – Hermann to St. Charles, road race (110 mi / 177 km)
• Sunday, September 14 – St. Louis, circuit race (75 mi / 120.68 km)