The third annual Tour of Elk Grove in Illinois intends to grow for 2008 by adding one day and more prize money. Slated for August 1 through August 3, the race will move from two to three days. Prize money will also increase from US$200,000 to $225,000. The professional men will calim $170,000 of the total, with the winner taking home $28,000.
A 4.5 mile individual time trial, a new 150km road race, and a criterium will make up the weekend of racing. Spectators will be treated to two nights of live concerts and fireworks and a new weekend-long children's festival.
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