Jason Donald (Garmin-Chipotle) bridged to an early breakaway and then won the Tour of Utah's first stage after working a day-long break.

Donald's win in the 101-mile flat-to-rolling stage gives him the early overall lead in the stage race.

Second place went to Sheldon Denny of the Fan Sports Network team; third was Brad White of Successful Living.

Thursday's second stage is hillier: the University Health Care Road Race, at 84.6 miles, has four climbs. It begins in downtown Ogden and ends in Salt Lake City.

Complete stage 1 results (.pdf)