The Tour of Utah is a pro cycling multiday race. Every year we go to as many stages as we can to cheer them on and it is like Christmas day for Jorden. I have to admit, I love attending this every year. It's one of the few professional sports where you get in for free, get front row seats, and often times get to meet and get autographs from the cyclists.
Because of the altitude and distance, the Tour of Utah is nicknamed "America's Toughest Stage Race". Amateurs can also do a certain portion of the race called the Ultimate Challenge. Jorden will be completing it in 2015.
They also have the kids races. Krew participated in the two kids races this year and absolutely loved it. I'm afraid we may have another future cycling addict on our hands!
Krew still had training wheels on during this race but was quickly motivated to get them off when he saw all the other kids with theirs off.
At the starting line! They use the same announcers for the kids race as they do for the professional cyclists. They made it so fun and got the crowd involved. It was so fun!
Krew crossing the finish line!
When the race was over, it was time to cheer on the professional riders. We headed up Little Cottonwood Canyon. The boys were just a little bit excited.
Notice Krew's Tour de France shirt? That is an authentic Tour shirt that came straight from France. Grandma and Grandpa Backman just returned from a trip from Le Tour de France and brought this home for Krew. He was so proud to wear it that day.
Myla wasn't as into the race as Krew was but she sure loved (and looked adorable) in this chair.
These rocks kept her entertained for quite a while.
Look at that plump diaper!
Hanging with Grandma.
Everyone listens to the broadcasting and when they are getting close everyone swarms the streets and leaves just a little pathway for the cyclists to come through.
The is one of Jorden's favorite cyclist, Jens Voigt, from Germany giving a high five to a fan.
I love Superman on the left. Spectators get so into it just like they do during
Le Tour de France. There were a lot of people dressed up.
The next day, we headed to the stage in Park City, UT where Jorden and Blake pretended to be professionals.
Myla
and Krew wanted to feel like a professional too.
Myla keeping herself shaded.
Krew did his second race this day and he came in first place! He was one of the few with training wheels. Now that he has his training wheels off he is even faster.
I love the look this kid is giving Krew. Maybe it was envy for winning the race or maybe he's comparing who looks better in the same helmet?
