Whats the most electrifying bike racing event or series in the USA that can actually rival the likes of the Tour de France or the Giro dItalia in terms of sheer excitement, grueling courses, and nail-biting competition? Is it the Amgen Tour of California, the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, or perhaps the USA Pro Cycling Challenge? Or are these events still playing catch-up to their European counterparts? Can any of these events truly claim to be the pinnacle of American cycling, or are they just pretenders to the throne? What would it take for an American cycling event to be considered on par with the great European grand tours? Would it require more challenging courses, more prestigious teams, or something else entirely? Whats the secret ingredient thats missing from American cycling events that prevents them from reaching the same level of excitement and prestige as their European counterparts?