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- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Day 3The peloton climbs Cottonwood Pass during Stage Two from Gunnison to Aspen of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge on August 24, 2011 in Buena Vista, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage OneA fan runs with an American Flag as the peloton makes the final climb to the finish of stage one of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Salida to Crested Butte on August 23, 2011 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage OneThe peloton rides through the countryside and under heavy skys during stage one of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Salida to Crested Butte on August 23, 2011 in Gunnison, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Day 3The peloton climbs Cottonwood Pass during Stage Two from Gunnison to Aspen of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge on August 24, 2011 in Buena Vista, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage ThreeJeremy Vennell of New Zealand rides the individual time trial during stage three of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge on Aug. 25, 2011 in Vail. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage FiveJohn Longhill of Silverthorne, Colorado rides his horse California Dreamer beside the peloton during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Silverthorne, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage FiveAndy Schleck of Luxembourg riding for Leopard Trek is chased by Pooh and Tigger as he attacks on the climb of Swan Mountain during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Breckenridge, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage ThreeTejay Van Garderen of Team HTC-Highroad competes in the individual time trial during stage three of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge on Aug. 25, 2011 in Vail. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Day 3Spectators watch as the peloton climbs Cottonwood Pass during Stage Two from Gunnison to Aspen of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge on Aug. 24, 2011 in Buena Vista. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixRiders make their way up Lookout Mountain during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage TwoFans get a view from the summit as the peloton descends Cottonwood Pass during stage two of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Gunnison to Aspen on Aug. 24, 2011 in Buena Vista. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage OneFans display a Colorado State flag as the peloton begins the climb of Monarch Pass during stage one of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Salida to Crested Butte on August 23, 2011 in Salida, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)Fans display a Colorado State flag as the peloton begins the climb of Monarch Pass during stage one of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Salida to Crested Butte on August 23, 2011 in Salida, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixThe peleton rides through downtown Denver during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixThe peloton enters downtown Denver during the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge on Aug. 28, 2011. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage 1A fan runs along side the peloton as the riders climb Monarch Pass during Stage One of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge between Salida and Crested Butte, Colorado on August 23, 2011 in Chaffee County, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage Five(L-R) The breakaway group of Laurens Ten Dam of the Netherlands riding for Team Rabobank, Ivan Basso of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale, Andy Schleck of Luxembourg riding for Leopard Trek and Tom Peterson of the USA riding for Team Garmin-Cervelo ride through the countryside during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Grand County, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixThe peloton prepares to leave the start of stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Golden, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixRiders make their way up Lookout Mountain during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage 5Elia Viviani of Italy and Liquigas-Cannondale celebrates after winning stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Breckenridge, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixThe group of the leader's jersey climbs Lookout Mountain during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Golden, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixRafael Montiel of Columbia riding for Gobernacion De Antioquia - Indeportes Antioquia leads the group of the leader's jersey through the fans as they climb Lookout Mountain during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Golden, Colorado. Montiel won the king of the mountains jersey after placing second on Lookout Mountain. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixRafael Montiel of Columbia riding for Gobernacion De Antioquia - Indeportes Antioquia leads the group of the leader's jersey through the fans as they climb Lookout Mountain during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Golden, Colorado. Montiel won the king of the mountains jersey after placing second on Lookout Mountain. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)Rafael Montiel of Columbia riding for Gobernacion De Antioquia - Indeportes Antioquia leads the group of the leader's jersey through the fans as they climb Lookout Mountain during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Golden, Colorado. Montiel won the king of the mountains jersey after placing second on Lookout Mountain. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage OneThe peloton rides toward the The Collegiate Peaks Wilderness of the Rocky Mountains during stage one of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Salida to Crested Butte on August 23, 2011 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixThe peleton rides past downtown Denver and the State Capital during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixRiders make their way up Lookout Mountain during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixRiders make their way up Lookout Mountain during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixRiders make their way up Lookout Mountain during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixRiders make their way up Lookout Mountain during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixThe peloton passes through the streets during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Golden, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixDaniel Oss of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale celebrates his victory of stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixThe peloton passes through the streets during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Golden, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage Six(L-R) Levi Leipheimer riding for Team Radioshack in first place, Tejay Van Garderen riding for Team HTC-Highroad in the best young rider's jersey in third place and Christian Vande Velde riding for Team Garmin-Cervelo in second place celebrate with champagne on the podium for the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)(L-R) Levi Leipheimer riding for Team Radioshack in first place, Tejay Van Garderen riding for Team HTC-Highroad in the best young rider's jersey in third place and Christian Vande Velde riding for Team Garmin-Cervelo in second place celebrate with champagne on the podium for the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage Six(L-R) Levi Leipheimer riding for Team Radioshack in the overall race leader's jersey, Rafael Montiel of Columbia riding for Gobernacion De Antioquia - Indeportes Antioquia, Elia Viviani of Itay riding for Liquigas-Cannondale in the points leader's jersey, Tejay Van Garderen riding for Team HTC-Highroad in the best young rider's jersey and Tim Duggan riding for Liquigas-Cannondale in the most aggressive rider's jersey take the podium after stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- Levi LeipheimerLevi Leipheimer of the USA riding for Team Radioshack takes the podium following stage six as he defended the overall leader's jersey and won the general classification of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge on August 28, 2011 in Denver. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixThe peloton leaves the start of stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Golden, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixLucas Euser riding for Team Spidertech makes an attack off the front of the peloton at the start of stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixThe peloton passes the Colorado State Capitol Building during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixThe peloton passes the Colorado State Capitol Building during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixThe peleton rides past downtown Denver and the State Capital during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage SixLevi Leipheimer of Team Radioshack rides back to the team van after defending the overall leader's jersey and winning the general classification during stage six of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Golden to Denver on August 28, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage FiveJohn Longhill of Silverthorne, Colorado rides his horse California Dreamer beside the peloton during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Silverthorne, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage 5Elia Viviani of Italy and Liquigas-Cannondale celebrates after winning stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Breckenridge, Colorado. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage FiveAndy Schleck (C) of Luxembourg riding for Leopard Trek attacks fellow breakaway members Ivan Basso (L) of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale and Laurens Ten Dam (R) of the Netherlands riding for Rabobank Cycling Team on the climb of Swan Mountain during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Breckenridge, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage FiveBen King of the USA drives the Team Radioshack train at the front of the peloton as they successfully defended the overall race leaders jersey of Levi Leipheimer of the USA riding for Radioshack during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Kremmling, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage FiveThe breakaway group of Laurens Ten Dam of the Netherlands riding for Team Rabobank, Ivan Basso of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale, Andy Schleck of Luxembourg riding for Leopard Trek and Tom Peterson of the USA riding for Team Garmin-Cervelo take on the open roads during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Grand County, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage FiveThe peloton climbs Rabbit Ears Pass amongst fans during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage Five(L-R) Eduard Alexander Beltran Suarez of Columbia riding for EPM - UNE and Rafael Montiel of Columbia riding for Gobernacion De Antioquia - Indeportes Antioquia attack the peloton at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage FiveThe peloton passes by the Green Mountain Reservoir during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Heeney, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage Five Cadel Evans of Australia riding for BMC Racing visits the team car for a drink during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Grand County, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
- 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge - Stage FiveFans crowd the summit of Swan Mountain during stage five of the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge from Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge on August 27, 2011 in Breckenridge, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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