Stages of success

AUBURN - In the world of competitive cycling, the narrowest of margins, minutes and seconds, separate the pros from the amateurs.

"It all comes down to ability," said Owasco Stage Race Director Dean Furnia. "In the time trials for example, pros came in in 33 minutes, amateurs closer to 36. That's just three minutes, but that is a whole mile ahead. So the only difference is a little more ability."

Over 375 riders of all categories came from across the U.S. and Canada to be a part of this race, and the amateurs were well represented.