The world's top pros take to the high mountains of Colorado
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Most of Omega Pharma-QuickStep is on Specialized's S-Works Tarmac SL4 but Matt Brammeier took off from Breckenridge aboard an aero Venge instead.(Image credit: James Huang)
Optum Pro Cycling rider Michael Creed recently embarked on a campaign to raise money to aid people affected by the recent wildfires in Colorado Springs.(Image credit: James Huang)
This saddle from Boulder-based Dash Cycles may look funny but it's freakishly light and apparently comfortable enough for Michael Creed (Optum Pro Cycling) to race on all day.(Image credit: James Huang)
Tom Zirbel is back in the saddle with Optum Pro Cycling and this Orbea Orca.(Image credit: James Huang)
Optum Pro Cycling is racing aboard HED carbon wheels.(Image credit: James Huang)
Belgium-based RadioShack-Nissan-Trek resorted to borrowed vehicles for the USA Pro Challenge.(Image credit: James Huang)
While most of the RadioShack-Nissan-Trek team is using Trek's new Madone 7-Series, Chris Horner took off from Breckenridge aboard a Domane instead.(Image credit: James Huang)
The handlebar setup of pro cycling legend Jens Voigt (RadioShack-Nissan-Trek).(Image credit: James Huang)
RadioShack-Nissan-Trek team bikes were fitted with Shimano Dura-Ace direct-mount brakes at the Tour de France but Bontrager calipers were installed for the USA Pro Challenge.(Image credit: James Huang)
A Shimano Dura-Ace/SRM crank and Speedplay Zero pedals for Jens Voigt (RadioShack-Nissan-Trek) at the USA Pro Challenge.(Image credit: James Huang)
HED also provides cockpit components for Optum Pro Cycling.(Image credit: James Huang)
Key points on the day's route are marked to the top tube of Levi Leipheimer's (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4.(Image credit: James Huang)
New Specialized tubular tires mounted to Zipp carbon rims on Levi Leipheimer's (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4.(Image credit: James Huang)
Omega Pharma-QuickStep trainee Jeroen Hoorne is racing the USA Pro Challenge aboard a Specialized Tarmac SL3 Pro.(Image credit: James Huang)
Check out the clever number plate holder on the Specialized Tarmac SL3 Pro of Omega Pharma-QuickStep trainee Jeroen Hoorne.(Image credit: James Huang)
Jeroen Hoorne (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) stagaire may not win the hearts of the 'SLAMTHATSTEM' crowd but if it works, it works.(Image credit: James Huang)
Check out the wear pattern on Levi Leipheimer's (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) SRAM Red brakes.(Image credit: James Huang)
Levi Leipheimer's (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) lightweight drivetrain includes Specialized's FACT carbon crankarms, a Quarq power measuring spider, a SRAM PG-1070 cassette, and derailleurs and chain from SRAM's new Red group.(Image credit: James Huang)
The integrated chain catcher on the new SRAM Red front derailleur, as mounted to Levi Leipheimer's (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4.(Image credit: James Huang)
Levi Leipheimer's (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4.(Image credit: James Huang)
Levi Leipheimer (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) is using K-Edge's new machined aluminum mount for Garmin Edge computers.(Image credit: James Huang)
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Check out the graphics on the inside of Jens Voigt's (RadioShack-Nissan-Trek) custom painted Trek Madone 7-Series.(Image credit: James Huang)
It's tough to see but the big 'Trek' logo on the down tube of Jens Voigt's (RadioShack-Nissan-Trek) Madone 7-Series is embedded with several of the affable German's well-known catchphrases.(Image credit: James Huang)
Several Team Type 1 spare bikes are equipped with Vittoria open tubular tires.(Image credit: James Huang)
Danny Summerhill (UnitedHealthcare) is using Timex's latest GPS computer.(Image credit: James Huang)
Danny Summerhill (UnitedHealthcare) is racing the USA Pro Challenge aboard a barely disguised Cervélo R3 instead of a team-issue NeilPryde.(Image credit: James Huang)
Bont Vaypor shoes for UnitedHealthcare's Danny Summerhill.(Image credit: James Huang)
Danny Summerhill (UnitedHealthcare) makes a last minute swap to deeper section wheels before the stage start in Breckenridge, Colorado.(Image credit: James Huang)
A SRAM/Quarq power measuring crank for Rory Sutherland (UnitedHealthcare).(Image credit: James Huang)
Rory Sutherland's (UnitedHealthcare) NeilPryde Diablo before the start of Stage 5 in Breckenridge, Colorado.(Image credit: James Huang)
UnitedHealthcare team wheels are built around Chris King hubs.(Image credit: James Huang)
Rory Sutherland's (UnitedHealthcare) number plate is affixed to a K-Edge stainless steel holder.(Image credit: James Huang)
Vittoria tires glued to Shimano Dura-Ace carbon wheels for Team Type 1 at the USA Pro Challenge.(Image credit: James Huang)
Team Type 1 is racing the USA Pro Challenge on a mix of Colnago M10 and C59 machines.(Image credit: James Huang)
Hutchinson tubulars are glued to Shimano carbon rims on the Spidertech team bikes at the USA Pro Challenge.(Image credit: James Huang)
It's about time Jens Voigt (RadioShack-Nissan-Trek) got a custom painted bike, no?(Image credit: James Huang)
Jens Voigt's (RadioShack-Nissan-Trek) Trek Madone 7-Series looks to be dressed in plain matte grey garb until you look a little closer.(Image credit: James Huang)
A sign of Jens Voigt's (RadioShack-Nissan-Trek) tenacity is featured on the seat tube.(Image credit: James Huang)
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A carbon stem and aluminum handlebar for RadioShack-Nissan-Trek veteran Jens Voigt.(Image credit: James Huang)
Say no more, Jens, say no more.(Image credit: James Huang)
Spidertech's Argon 18 Gallium team bike.(Image credit: James Huang)
Spidertech rider Lucas Euser checks his tire pressure before departing Breckenridge.(Image credit: James Huang)
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic groups for the Spidertech team at the USA Pro Challenge.(Image credit: James Huang)
UnitedHealthcare team bikes roll on Enve Composites carbon rims.(Image credit: James Huang)
Omega Pharma-QuickStep's Matt Brammeier is all aero, all the time - including the Look KéO Blade Aero pedals on his Specialized S-Works Venge.(Image credit: James Huang)
A Ritchey saddle and seatpost for UnitedHealthcare captain Rory Sutherland.(Image credit: James Huang)
A piece of electrical tape keeps the valve from rattling on Taylor Phinney's (BMC) Easton EC90 Aero carbon rim.(Image credit: James Huang)
Taylor Phinney (BMC) sets himself atop a Specialized Romin saddle with the logos blacked out.(Image credit: James Huang)
Massive setback on Taylor Phinney's (BMC) BMC TeamMachine SLR01.(Image credit: James Huang)
BMC had a single TimeMachine TMR01 aero road bike as a second spare atop the team car.(Image credit: James Huang)
SRAM carbon crankarms and chainrings are connected to an SRM power meter on this Champion Systems Fuji.(Image credit: James Huang)
Champion Systems riders are using a mix of Fuji Altamira and SST machines at the USA Pro Challenge.(Image credit: James Huang)
Champion Systems' Edco wheels feature a clever freehub body that works for both Shimano/SRAM and Campagnolo cassettes with no swapping required.(Image credit: James Huang)
Champion Systems' Edco carbon rims are wrapped with Vittoria rubber.(Image credit: James Huang)
Champion Systems mechanics were getting noticeably creative with their team car numbers.(Image credit: James Huang)
It looks like BMC might be using custom stainless steel rear derailleur hangers.(Image credit: James Huang)
BMC mechanics used a mix of bolt-on number holders and zip-ties for the riders' USA Pro Challenge number plates.(Image credit: James Huang)
Taylor Phinney's (BMC) BMC TeamMachine SLR01.(Image credit: James Huang)
Astana riders set off from Breckenridge aboard their usual Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL4s.(Image credit: James Huang)
Bissell Cycling wasn't taking chances with their unlucky team car number.(Image credit: James Huang)
Bissell Cycling is impressively well equipped for a domestic squad with Campagnolo Record equipped Pinarello Dogma 2s.(Image credit: James Huang)
We spotted several teams using K-Edge's new stainless steel number plate holders.(Image credit: James Huang)
Bissell Cycling captain Christopher Baldwin is using a fi'zi:k Kurve saddle.(Image credit: James Huang)
Easton carbon wheels for Bissell Cycling.(Image credit: James Huang)
Cadel Evans' (BMC) BMC TeamMachine SLR01 was only dressed up with some world championship stripes.(Image credit: James Huang)
BMC veteran George Hincapie's race bike arrives in Breckenridge for the last time as a professional rider.(Image credit: James Huang)
Taylor Phinney (BMC) is using an SRM power meter.(Image credit: James Huang)
Champion Systems mechanics were getting noticeably creative with their team car numbers.(Image credit: James Huang)
Team Exergy is using Felt's F1 flagship at the USA Pro Challenge.(Image credit: James Huang)
Timmy Duggan (Liquigas-Cannondale) is racing the USA Pro Challenge aboard a custom painted SuperSix Evo to celebrate his national championship victory.(Image credit: James Huang)
Liquigas-Cannondale team bikes are fitted with SRAM's new Red group.(Image credit: James Huang)
Bontrager-Livestrong rising star Joe Dombrowski has a string of axes lining his top tube, denoting various podiums, wins, and other achievements.(Image credit: James Huang)
Joe Dombrowski's (Bontrager-Livestrong) Trek Madone 7-Series is built with Bontrager's new integrated front brake caliper.(Image credit: James Huang)
A chain catcher is built into the Trek Madone 7-Series of Bontrager-Livestrong rider Joe Dombrowski.(Image credit: James Huang)
Joe Dombrowski's (Bontrager-Livestrong) all-Bontrager cockpit is punctuated by a new Quarq computer mount.(Image credit: James Huang)
This may be a Garmin Edge 500 computer but the Bontrager-Livestrong team is sponsored by Quarq so all the logos are covered up.(Image credit: James Huang)
A new SRAM Red power meter for Joe Dombrowski (Bontrager-Livestrong).(Image credit: James Huang)
Joe Dombrowski's Bontrager-Livestrong Trek Madone 7-Series.(Image credit: James Huang)
Garmin-Sharp's 3T Integra stems feature integrated mounts for the riders' Garmin Edge computers.(Image credit: James Huang)
