Gallery: Racing in Utah’s heat, stage 4

Scenes from stage 4 at the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, which saw John Murphy earn Holowesko-Citadel’s second win at the race.

Published Aug 4, 2017

Casey B. Gibson

Photo: Casey B. Gibson

Stage — The peloton rolled out of South Jordan under a huge American flag. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — TJ Eisenhart fans were alongside the course with some amusing cutouts. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — Heading south from South Jordan, the peloton battled heat and air pollution. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — BMC Racing rode together all day, monitoring the break and suffering in the heat. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — Race leader Rob Britton tried to keep cool in the scorching temperatures. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — Rob Britton spent the day well protected by his Rally Cycling teammates. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — Logan Owen tried to get a break started early. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — Back in a familiar position, Rally’s Danny Pate pulled the peloton along. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — Best young rider Neilson Powless stopped by the Axeon-Hagens Berman car for fluids. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — Taylor Sheldon and Justin Oienk were part of the break that was finally established after 90 minutes of racing. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — With the peloton nowhere in sight, the break rode on toward the turnaround in the Rush Valley in stage 4. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — The largest time gap for the break was 4:50. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — The peloton headed into the Rush Valley under a baking sun. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — Hunting for a second win, Holowesko-Citadel led the peloton through the final corner with one lap to go. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Stage — John Murphy celebrated his sprint win in South Jordan. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com