Return of highest level cycling to United States seems to be on the horizon: "We’ve had some positive conversations"

Once upon a time, it seemed like the cycling races in United States were on a rise with WorldTour even Tour of California and many more top-level events such as Tour of Utah and Colorado Classic. But the fairy tale ended with the arrival of COVID and right now, the biggest North American stage race is the Tour of the Gila (2.2)...

But better times might be on the horizon with a new movement lead by British company Infinity Events Group who are actively looking into possibilities to expand the North American racing calendar at a high level. Not in California, but rather in Colorado.

"Originally I was thinking California," company's director Scott Taylor admitted to The Colorado Sun. "As I did more research, I started to realize that Colorado offered some amazing opportunities in terms of what a course might look like, the scenery, how that might translate to broadcast and press. It has an interesting history of previous races that translates to some untapped support and a wish to see racing back in the state."

"I’ve worked on the Commonwealth Games, world championships, national events - I’ve got experience," Taylor highlighted his involvement in cycling's major events. "I can come up with vision, ideas, all of that. But it’s the people coming together to make it happen and their experiences. Until all of it comes together, I’m not naming anyone. If I tie them to it now, I don’t think that’s particularly fair, to be honest."

Despite the lack of a proven track record, the project of Infinity has been supported by both the USA Cycling and Colorado Governor Jared Polis, who expressed enthusiasm in a news release - "I’m excited to watch the 2026 Tour of Colorado stage race, which gathers cyclists from across the world to compete at the highest level in the Rocky Mountains," Polis said.

While everything seems to be on the right track, a lot of work behind the scenes still needs to be done, Taylor points out, before he can speak with more certainty in his voice. "We have begun the process; it’s at early stages," he said. "We’ve had some positive conversations, and there is certainly more to do."