PHOTOS: USA Pro Challenge - Stage 2

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  • GUNNISON, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton rides through a canyon during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Gunnison, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CIMARRON, CO - AUGUST 21: (L-R) Vincenzo Nibali of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale and Dave Zabriskie of the USA riding for Garmin-Sharp descend the Cerro Summit as they ride in the breakaway during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Young cycling fans pose for a photo after catching flowers from points leader Tyler Farrar, riding for Garmin-Sharp, following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: (L - R) Cadel Evans of Australia, riding for BMC Racing, congratulates teammate Tejay Van Garderen following his Stage Two win of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Christian Vandevelde riding for Garmin-Sharp salutes the crowd after finishing second on Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen, riding for BMC Racing, salutes the crowd following his Stage Two win of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • CIMARRON, CO - AUGUST 21: Jorge Camilo Castiblanco Cubides of Columbia riding for EPM-Une escapes the breakaway to collect maximum king of the mountains points on the Cerro Summit during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: A general view of the finish area following the end of Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen, riding for BMC Racing, salutes the crowd following his Stage Two win of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Rafael Infantino Abreu of Columbia riding for EPM-UNE poses for a photo after receiving the Most Aggresive Riders Jersey following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Rafael Infantino Abreu of Columbia riding for EPM-UNE salutes the crowd after receiving the Most Aggresive Riders Jersey following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tyler Farrar riding for Garmin-Sharp poses for a photo after receiving the Sprint Jersey following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Rafael Infantino Abreu of Columbia riding for EPM-UNE poses for a photo after receiving the Most Aggresive Riders Jersey following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Joseph Dombrowski riding for Bontrager Livestrong poses for a photo after receiving the Best Young Riders Jersey following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Joseph Dombrowski riding for Bontrager Livestrong salutes the crowd after receiving the Best Young Riders Jersey following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. Copyright 2012 (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen, riding for BMC Racing, salutes the crowd following his Stage Two win of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tyler Farrar riding for Garmin-Sharp poses for a photo after receiving the Sprint Jersey following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tom Danielson riding for Garmin-Sharp poses for a photo after receiving the King of the Mountains Jersey following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • SAPINERO, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton passes Blue Mesa Reservoir during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Sapinero, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen (R) celebrates his victory with teammate Mathias Frank (L) of Switzerland riding for BMC Racing after winning stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • GUNNISON, CO - AUGUST 21: An American Flag waves as fans welcome the peloton during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Gunnison, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • GUNNISON, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton rides through a canyon during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Gunnison, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen riding for BMC Racing takes a drink as he collects himself after winning stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MONTROSE, CO - AUGUST 21: Race leader Tyler Farrar of the U.S. riding for Garmin - Sharp signs autographs before the start of stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Montrose, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen, riding for BMC Racing, poses for a photo following his Stage Two win of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen, riding for BMC Racing, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win stage two of the USA Pro Challenge ahead of Christian Vande Velde, riding for Garmin-Sharp, in second place on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen, riding for BMC Racing, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen, riding for BMC Racing, celebrates as he wins Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen, riding for BMC Racing, poses for a photo following his Stage Two win of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • SAPINERO, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton crosses the Blue Mesa Reservoir during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Sapinero, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen, riding for BMC Racing, celebrates as he wins Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen riding for BMC Racing dons the race leaders yellow jersey following his Stage Two win of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. Copyright 2012 (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • GUNNISON, CO - AUGUST 21: Ben King of the USA riding for Radioshacl-Nissan stops by the team car for a beverage after he crashed during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Gunnison, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen riding for BMC Racing collects himself after winning stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen, riding for BMC Racing, salutes the crowd following his Stage Two win of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tejay Van Garderen, riding for BMC Racing, celebrates as he wins Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • GUNNISON, CO - AUGUST 21: Fans race across town on their bikes to catch a second glimpse of the race during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Gunnison, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • GUNNISON, CO - AUGUST 21: An American Flag waves as fans welcome the peloton during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Gunnison, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CIMARRON, CO - AUGUST 21: David Zabriskie of the USA riding for Garmin-Sharp descends the Cerro Summit as they ride in the breakaway during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CIMARRON, CO - AUGUST 21: (L-R) Vincenzo Nibali of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale chases Dave Zabriskie of the USA riding for Garmin-Sharp on the descent the Cerro Summit as they ride in the breakaway during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • SAPINERO, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton makes the climb to Blue Mesa Summit during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Sapinero, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CIMARRON, CO - AUGUST 21: (L-R) Vincenzo Nibali of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale and Dave Zabriskie of the USA riding for Garmin-Sharp descend the Cerro Summit as they ride in the breakaway during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MONTROSE, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton heads down the road during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Montrose, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • SAPINERO, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton makes the climb to Blue Mesa Summit during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Sapinero, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • SAPINERO, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton crosses the Blue Mesa Reservoir during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Sapinero, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MONTROSE, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton heads down the road during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Montrose, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MONTROSE, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton heads down the road during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Montrose, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Tom Danielson of the USA riding for Garmin-Sharp rides in the peloton as he defended the king of the mountains jersey during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Fans await the finish of the race during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CIMARRON, CO - AUGUST 21: The breakaway descends the Cerro Summit during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CIMARRON, CO - AUGUST 21: Mathias Frank of Switzerland riding for BMC Racing descends the Cerro Summit during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CIMARRON, CO - AUGUST 21: Vincenzo Nibali of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale descends the Cerro Summit during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CIMARRON, CO - AUGUST 21: Chris Baldwin riding for Bissell Pro Cycling descends the Cerro Summit during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CIMARRON, CO - AUGUST 21: Jens Voigt of Germany riding for Radioshack-Nissan descends the Cerro Summit during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Fans welcome the peloton during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Gunnison, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CIMARRON, CO - AUGUST 21: The breakaway descends the Cerro Summit during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Cimarron, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Jorge Camilo Castiblanco Cubides of Columbia riding for EPM-Une launches a solo attack on the breakaway on the final climb to the finish and is chased by cycling fan Dory Holte during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Jorge Camilo Castiblanco Cubides of Columbia riding for EPM-Une launches a solo attack on the breakaway on the final climb to the finish during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: David Zabriskie of the USA riding for Garmin-Sharp does a turn at the front of the breakaway during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: (L - R) Tom Danielson riding for Garmin-Sharp, Joseph Dombrowski riding for Bontrager Livestrong, Tejay Van Garderen riding for BMC Racing, Tyler Farrar riding for Garmin-Sharp and Rafael Infantino Abreu of Columbia riding for EPM-UNE pose for a photo following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MONTROSE, CO - AUGUST 21: Thomas Danielson of the U.S. (L) riding for Garmin - Sharp team speaks talks to teammate and race leader Tyler Farrar of the U.S. before the start of stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Montrose, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: (L - R) Tom Danielson riding for Garmin-Sharp, Joseph Dombrowski riding for Bontrager Livestrong, Tejay Van Garderen riding for BMC Racing, Tyler Farrar riding for Garmin-Sharp and Rafael Infantino Abreu of Columbia riding for EPM-UNE pose for a photo following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MT. CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Levi Leipheimer riding for Omega Pharma-Quickstep answers questions following Stage Two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Mt. Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)
  • MONTROSE, CO - AUGUST 21: (L-R) Teammates Vincenzo Nibali of Italy, Ivan Basso of Italy and Valerio Agnoli of Italy all riding for Liquigas-Cannondale prepare for the start of stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Montrose, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • SAPINERO, CO - AUGUST 21: A fan runs with the peloton during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Sapinero, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MONTROSE, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton heads down the road during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Montrose, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MONTROSE, CO - AUGUST 21: The peloton rolls away from the start of stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Montrose, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • SAPINERO, CO - AUGUST 21: A young fan runs in front of the peloton during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Sapinero, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Jorge Camilo Castiblanco Cubides of Columbia riding for EPM-Une is about to be caught by Mathias Frank of Switzerland riding for BMC Racing as the attack the breakaway group on the final climb to the finish during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Mathias Frank of Switzerland riding for BMC Racing attacks the breakaway group in the last two kilometers on the final climb to the finish during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • MONTROSE, CO - AUGUST 21: (L-R) Teammates Jorge Camilo Castiblanco Cubides of Columbia and Rafael Infantino Abreu of Columbia riding for EPM-Une try to organize a breakaway early in the race during stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Montrose, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • CRESTED BUTTE, CO - AUGUST 21: Rafael Infantino Abreu of Columbia riding for EPM-Une attacks the breakaway with less than 10 kilometers to go in stage two of the USA Pro Challenge from Montrose to Crested Butte on August 21, 2012 in Crested Butte, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
    
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MT. CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (AP) - Tejay van Garderen of Tacoma, Wash., moved to the front in the final 500 uphill yards and claimed the second stage and the race lead Tuesday at the USA Pro Challenge.