Stage 1 Results and General Classification after Stage 1Stage 2- August 19, 2014 — Aspen to Crested Butte, 169 km (105 mi)
| Stage 2 Results | | General Classification after Stage 2 |
Stage 3- August 20, 2014 — Gunnison to Monarch Mountain, 155 km (96 mi)
| Stage 3 Results | | General Classification after Stage 3 |
Stage 4- August 21, 2014 — Colorado Springs to Colorado Springs, 113 km (70 mi)
| Stage 4 Results | | General Classification after Stage 4 |
Stage 6- August 23, 2014 — Vail, 16.1 km (10 mi), individual time trial (ITT)
| Stage 6 Results | | General Classification after Stage 6 |
Stage 7- August 24, 2014 — Boulder to Denver, 126 km (78 mi)
| Stage 7 Results | | Final General Classification |
Classification leadershipIn the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, five jerseys are awarded. For the general classification, calculated by adding the finishing times of the stages per cyclist, the leader receives a yellow jersey. [4] This classification is considered the most important of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, and the winner of the general classification will be considered the winner of the event. [5] Additionally, there is also a sprints classification, akin to what is called the points classification in other races, which awards a green jersey. [4] Points are gathered at sprint line performances as well as finishing the stage in the top-fifteen places. [5] There is also a mountains classification, which awards a red jersey. [4] In the mountains classifications, points are won by reaching the top of a mountain before other cyclists. Each climb is categorized, either first, second, third, or fourth category, with more points available for the harder climbs. [5] There is also a youth classification. This classification is calculated the same way as the general classification, but only young cyclists (under 23) are included. [5] The leader of the young rider classification receives a blue jersey. [4] The last jersey is awarded to the most aggressive rider of a stage for him to wear on the next stage. [5] It is generally awarded to a rider who attacks constantly or spends a lot of time in the breakaways. This jersey is orange. [4] There is also a classification for teams. In this classification, the times of the best three cyclists per stage are added, and the team with the lowest time is the leader. Related Research Articles Jeremiah Bishop is a professional mountain bike racer from the United States. He competes in ultra-endurance mountain bike racing, mountain bike stage racing, and the Olympic-discipline event of cross-country cycling.  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