The early morning weather radar for Day 3 of the Tour of America’s Dairyland presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board resembled an inkblot on acid but threats of any rain quickly evaporated. Giro d’ Grafton presented by Aurora Healthcare and Port Washington State Bank, the third of four ToAD USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC) dates, produced huge fields, fast racing, and a passionate crowd.

Storm clouds and rain ponchos abundant, the East Troy Cycling Classic presented by the Dennis and Janice Klumb Family Foundation claimed victory over the day’s rain, showering nearly $4,000 in primes across seven races.

The Village of Shorewood erupted Thursday afternoon into the evening under blue sky and bright sunshine as Tour of America’s Dairyland presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board kicked off its fifth year and the first of eleven consecutive race days in Wisconsin during, appropriately, June Dairy Month.