USA Pro Cycling Challenge
USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Tour of Colorado news, results and photos
Tour of Colorado news, results and photos
Pro Bike Gallery: Joe Dombrowski’s Trek Madone 7
We detail Joe Dombrowski's Bontrager-Livestrong Madone 7
USA Pro Challenge 2012 stage 5 results
1. Tyler FARRAR, Garmin-Sharp, in 3:58:27 2. Taylor PHINNEY, BMC Racing, at 0 3. Alessandro BAZZANA, Team Type 1-Sanofi, at 0 4. Alexander CANDELARIO, Optum, at 0 5. Hugo HOULE, Spidertech-C10, at 0
Tyler Farrar wins second stage of 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Garmin adds another prize to its palmares in stage 5
Jim Ochowicz says Lance Armstrong ‘earned every victory he’s had’
"You know, it’s a tough day for cycling but we’re going to carry on from here," says Armstrong's longtime friend
Armstrong revelation makes for frosty start to stage 5 in Colorado
Jens Voigt sees an ending: "Now we draw a line — that is the past and we just let it rest in peace now"
Jens Voigt: The crows come in groups but the eagle soars alone
The irrepressible Jens Voigt takes a huge flyer to solo to victory in stage 4 of the Pro Challenge
Pro Bike Gallery: Tom Danielson’s Cervelo R5CA
The bike that won on Independence Pass at the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Stage 4 USA Pro Challenge Analysis: Jens goes solo
After Jens Voigt's amazing win, we analyze the GC battle heating up, the small (and non-existent) time gaps
Levi Leipheimer: ‘I think everybody else wised up’
A tough day for Levi, seems the rest of the peloton has learned from his strategy in the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in years past
2012 USA Pro Challenge: a hard course made more difficult by aggressive racing
The race is hard, and getting harder as Garmin-Sharp keeps the pressure on
Peter Stetina: The best defense is a good offense
The Garmin boys were on the attack today and Peter Stetina was front and center
BMC Racing doctor Eric Heiden discusses racing at altitude
At the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, VeloNews.com editor caught up with Eric Heiden to discuss the challenges of racing at altitude
Power Analysis: Jens Voigt’s winning power file, Stage 4 of the USA Pro Challenge
How much power can Voigt put out when he's telling his legs to shut up?
Tejay van Garderen pins hopes on final time trial in Denver
The USA Pro Challenge leader thinks defending champ Levi Leipheimer is the man to watch
Casey B. Gibson gallery: 2012 USA Pro Challenge, stage 4
Casey B. Gibson snaps the action on stage 4
BMC director Sayers apologizes for sexist comment
Jessica van Garderen backs embattled BMC Racing director as he takes responsibility for comparing RadioShack to female racers
USA Pro Challenge 2012 stage 4 results
1. Jens VOIGT, RadioShack-Nissan, in 3:54:00 2. Andreas KLÖDEN, RadioShack-Nissan, at 2:58 3. Tejay VAN GARDEREN, BMC Racing, at 2:58 4. Levi LEIPHEIMER, Omega Pharma-Quick Step, at 2:58 5. Oliver ZAUGG, RadioShack-Nissan, at 2:58
Jens Voigt solos to victory in stage 4; Tejay van Garderen reclaims lead in Colorado
The RadioShack strongman gets his first win in years in commanding style
Queen-stage power: Analyzing output on Colorado’s stage 3
The power numbers from the USA Pro Challenge queen stage
Voigt: There’s a light at the end of the pain tunnel and it’s the finish
The hardest working man in cycling makes light of today's stage and talks about his plans for the rest of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Vande Velde: I never thought about yellow today
After three levels of tie-breaker Vande Velde takes the yellow jersey from van Garderen after stage 3 of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Danielson: A pretty badass way to win
Tommy D. makes an early flyer stick to win by meters in the queen stage of the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge.
It Was All about the Finish: USA Pro Challenge stage two power analysis
Up today is a comparison of data from Lucas Euser, Jani Brajkovic and Joe Dombrowski
Commentary: Danielson opens new chapter on Cottonwood Pass
Garmin climber is carrying a new swagger and a more free, attacking style in Colorado
The pedaling done, the posturing begins: Who must ride, and why?
Garmin-Sharp, BMC Racing trade barbs as RadioShack waits for someone to make a mistake
Horner says RadioShack isn’t helping others into yellow
Chris Horner isn't getting caught in the GC crossfire between BMC Racing and Garmin
Casey B. Gibson gallery: 2012 USA Pro Challenge, stage 3
Mountain man Casey B. Gibson follows the USA Pro Challenge through the peaks and valleys of stage 3
RadioShack with several options but no clear leader at USA Pro Challenge
The RadioShack squad has been searching for an opportunity to put one of its GC riders into contention for a stage win or the GC lead
Analysis: Danielson goes crazy; Shack attacks are coming
We break down Garmin's relentless attacking and expect RadioShack to go on the offensive on Thursday
Garmin-Sharp workhorse Dave Zabriskie is the midrace MVP at 2012 USA Pro Challenge
David Zabriskie is the man of the race thus far and his Garmin-Sharp squad isn’t afraid to say it
Blue Ribbon Alpine Challenge 2012 race results
1. Jade WILCOXSON, Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies, in 58:31 2. Alison POWERS, Now And Novartis For Ms, at 58:32 3. Leah KIRCHMANN, Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies, at 58:32 4. Carmen SMALL, Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies, at 58:33 5. Lindsay BAYER, Aspen Valley Hospital Composite, at 58:33
USA Pro Challenge 2012 stage 3 results
1. Thomas DANIELSON, Garmin-Sharp, in 5:02:06 2. Damiano CARUSO, Liquigas-Cannondale, at :2 3. Jakob FUGLSANG, RadioShack-Nissan, at :2 4. Gavin MANNION, Bontrager-Livestrong, at :2 5. Janez BRAJKOVIC, Astana, at :2
Tom Danielson takes Aspen stage; Christian Vande Velde takes lead in Colorado
Christian Vande Velde took the leader's jersey from Tejay van Garderen, but they remain tied on time
Jade Wilcoxson wins Blue Ribbon Alpine Challenge in Aspen
"We wanted to put on a good show," says the race winner
No laughing in the yelling group in Colorado on Tuesday
Breakaway riders criticize Liquigas' tact in the move that nearly stuck in Tuesday's second stage of the USA Pro Challenge
Van Garderen in yellow: It’s not over yet
Tejay van Garderen expects attacks from Garmin and plans to remain vigilant
Analysis: Colorado is van Garderen’s race to lose
Brian Holcombe and Matt Beaudin give the rundown on stage 2 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Casey B. Gibson gallery: 2012 USA Pro Challenge, stage 2
Casey B. Gibson is on hand as the lead changes in the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Vincenzo Nibali has yet to sink his teeth into a stage, but the Shark will keep attacking
Altitude has The Shark of Messina feeling a bit like a fish out of water, but he's still on the hunt
USA Pro Challenge 2012 stage 2 results
1. Tejay VAN GARDEREN, BMC Racing, in 3:52:24 2. Christian VANDEVELDE, Garmin-Sharp, at 0 3. Ivan ROVNY, Rusvelo, at :6 4. Levi LEIPHEIMER, Omega Pharma-Quick Step, at :8 5. Ramiro RINCON DIAZ, EPM-UNE, at :8
Tejay van Garderen wins stage, takes lead in 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Van Garderen and Vande Velde fought out a two-man sprint to the line
Pro Challenge Power Analysis: Van Garderen, Brajkovic and Euser stage 1
Training Peaks analysis for Van Garderen, Brajkovic and Euser from the first stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge
UHC building momentum
UnitedHealthcare manager Mike Tamayo says the team is building steam with wins at the Tour of Utah and Volta ao Portugal
Hincapie: ‘That was hard’
George Hincapie describes the surprising early action in stage 1 of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Analysis: Garmin, BMC came to race
Garmin surprised everyone with a brutal first stage at the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Jens Voigt signs for another year with RadioShack-Nissan
Team boss Johan Bruyneel called Voigt's decision "very good news for our team."
Farrar relieved and redeemed in Telluride
Tyler Farrar speaks of redemption and relief after a convincing win at the first stage of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Casey B. Gibson gallery: 2012 USA Pro Challenge, stage 1
Casey B. Gibson is back home in Colorado and following the USA Pro Challenge
George Hincapie isn’t in Colorado for a ticker-tape parade
BMC's elder statesman isn't retired yet — he's still clocked in and working for a living
Garmin-Sharp goes big early in Colorado — but will it pay off late?
Garmin-Sharp fired a warning shot that the other teams in Colorado will be hearing all week long
USA Pro Challenge 2012 stage 1 results
1. Tyler FARRAR, Garmin-Sharp, in 4:42:48 2. Alessandro BAZZANA, Team Type 1-Sanofi, at 0 3. Damiano CARUSO, Liquigas-Cannondale, at 0 4. Fred RODRIGUEZ, Exergy, at 0 5. Rory SUTHERLAND, UnitedHealthcare, at 0
Tyler Farrar on returning to the winner’s circle: ‘It feels great’
The smile across Tyler Farrar’s face could be spotted from 400 meters away
Tyler Farrar wins stage 1 of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
The Garmin-Sharp sprinter easily outpaces the field for the win and the first leader's jersey
Jani Brajkovic doesn’t think he can win in Colorado, but might try his luck in adopted hometown of Boulder
The Astana rider likes Colorado: "The people are so nice and they treat me very well"
In RadioShack tenure, Fuglsang learns to fight
Fuglsang hopes to perform well in Colorado, but down the road has a Tour win on his mind
Casey B. Gibson gallery: 2012 USA Pro Challenge, pre-race
Casey B. Gibson is in Durango, snapping away as the teams of the USA Pro Challenge get ready to rumble
2012 USA Pro Challenge startlist
The startlist for the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
USA Pro Challenge is an American race — but it may not have an American winner
The Americans aren't the only ones with legs at the USA Pro Challenge
Live from Durango, it’s the USA Pro Challenge!
It was live at the improv on Saturday as the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall hosted a press conference for the USA Pro Challenge
Tejay van Garderen carries a year’s worth of lessons into Colorado rematch
BMC Racing’s best young rider enters Pro Challenge with the confidence, and patience, of the Tour’s white jersey
Preview: The 2012 USA Pro Challenge starts hard and finishes harder
Velo's Matthew Beaudin and Liquigas-Cannondale's Timmy Duggan take us through the route of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge
‘Erase and rewind:’ Jens Voigt’s ready to perform for Colorado’s appreciative audience
The RadioShack-Nissan hardman appreciates the state's beauty and knowledgable fans
Exergy partners mull legal action, but energy firm expects new funding soon
Energy firm says it has paid $2 million into cycling in 2012, but partners are considering legal action over unpaid bills
Even after Utah stage win, Leipheimer says Colorado defense is daunting
Defending Pro Challenge champ sees a difficult road to another Colorado overall win
For Danielson, a homecoming in Durango and on Flagstaff
Since crashing out of the Tour, Tom Danielson has focused on one thing: a double homecoming in Durango and Boulder
USA Pro Challenge releases preliminary startlist
Vincenzo Nibali, Cadel Evans, Janez Brajkovic, Chris Horner, Tom Danielson and defending champ Levi Leipheimer are all slated for the Colorado tour
USA Pro Challenge to require wristbands for Flagstaff spectators
In an effort to minimize the environmental impact of the race, all spectators will have the code of conduct printed on their wristbands
Andy Schleck will return to racing in North America
Schleck to race in North America, not the Vuelta, after returning from his pelvic fracture
Forest Service restricts USA Pro Challenge camping on Independence Pass
Camping will be allowed on lower slopes of the pass, with race day parking available up high
BMC Racing, Astana among 16 teams confirmed for 2012 USA Pro Challenge
Leipheimer, Evans, Fränk Schleck among the riders headed for Colorado in August
Garmin’s Alex Howes breaks collarbone in training crash
Garmin’s Alex Howes breaks collarbone in training crash; hopes to be back in time for August's USA Pro Challenge
Tours in Colorado, Utah on radar for Evans
Defending Tour champ is considering racing in the U.S. in August, but visa issue for son worries BMC leader
Ryder Hesjedal will take the 2012 Tour de France as it comes: ‘It’s all good’
Hesjedal is calm heading into the Tour, saying, "I'm going into the biggest bike race in the world, so it's all good"
NewsWire: De Gendt’s bachelor party, no broken ribs for Sanchez
Sánchez shouldn't miss Tour de France, Olympics; De Gendt even parties on a bike; Coppel's bitter loss; Red Zinger founder calls for Flagstaff finish
NewsWire: Monfort all smiles before Tour; USA Pro Cycling Challenge may face course change
NewsWire: USA Pro Cycling Challenge may face course change, Christophe Kern back on form prepared to help team leaders, the social media of cycling
USA Pro Cycling Challenge spotlight with Tom Danielson
Tom Danielson believes the essence of cycling is that it humbles you every day
USA Pro Cycling Challenge spotlight — off the bike with Levi Leipheimer
If Levi Leipheimer spends 1% of his life racing, what does he do with the other 99%?
USA Pro Cycling Challenge Spotlight episode #2 with Tom Danielson
In the second episode of the USA Pro Challenge's "Spotlight" series, Citizen Pictures profiles Tom Danielson at home in Boulder, Colorado