Stage 4

Wednesday May 15 2019 - Laguna Seca to Morro Bay - 132 miles
 

It has been five years since a southbound route on Hwy 1. In 2017, a monstrous landslide dumped more than 1 million tons of dirt and rocks onto a .25 mile stretch of the iconic Hwy 1 south of Big Sur. This stage will be a celebration of a massive achievement by Caltrans to reopen the iconic coastal stretch.

After a short climb out of the start at Laguna Seca, the race will pass through Seaside, Monterey and Carmel. Hwy 1 typifies the beauty of the state and features a gentle rolling landscape that drivers may not register, but the cyclists will certainly feel the 11,758′ of climbing on this stage. Past Ragged Point, the course will flatten out for the second sprint of the day in San Simeon.

A fan-favorite, the Morro Bay finish will follow the route from 2017, where Peter Sagan won the sprint finish. After passing through Morro Bay State Park, riders will get their first glimpse of the iconic Morro Rock. A right turn off the Embarcadero, with Morro Rock over their shoulders, will put the racers onto a steep sprint to the finish on Harbor Street.

132 miles / 212.5 km

KOMs: 3
Elevation Gain: 11,758’
Sprints: Hwy 1, San Simeon

Expected Outcome: Field sprint