The rumors have been around for several months, but now the proposed professional level Tour of Missouri stage race is a step closer to reality. The event is on the UCI International calendar for September 11 – 16 2007. The event will likely be part of the new USA cycling Pro Tour. Expect more details in the near future, but some uncomfirmed but likely features are 8 stages with a prolouge start in Kansas City and the event finishing in St. Louis.