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Gallery: Jon Devich's 2012 photo highlights

Top picks from major road races all over the USA

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Passing along a reservoir during the Tour of Utah.

Passing along a reservoir during the Tour of Utah.
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Jake Keough (UnitedHealthcare) is always ready for some photo shoot fun.

Jake Keough (UnitedHealthcare) is always ready for some photo shoot fun.
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Levi Leipheimer (Omega Pharma Quickstep) rides into Park City for the win.

Levi Leipheimer (Omega Pharma Quickstep) rides into Park City for the win.
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The Bissell cycling team rides in good form at the team time trial during the Tour of Utah.

The Bissell cycling team rides in good form at the team time trial during the Tour of Utah.
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The peloton passes through a maze of train tracks along the route during the Tour of Utah.

The peloton passes through a maze of train tracks along the route during the Tour of Utah.
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The Optum team sets up for the win at the USPRO Criterium Championships.

The Optum team sets up for the win at the USPRO Criterium Championships.
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Riders get the bell at the USPRO Criterium Championships.

Riders get the bell at the USPRO Criterium Championships.
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George Hincapie (BMC) rides his last professional time trial at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado.

George Hincapie (BMC) rides his last professional time trial at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado.
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Rory Sutherland (UnitedHealthcare) climbs through massive crowds outside of Boulder at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado.

Rory Sutherland (UnitedHealthcare) climbs through massive crowds outside of Boulder at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado.
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The peloton heads through the high mountains near Nederland at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado.

The peloton heads through the high mountains near Nederland at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado.
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The peloton slowly climbs above 11,000 feet at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado.

The peloton slowly climbs above 11,000 feet at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado.
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Dave Zabriskie (Garmin-Sharp) leads a break over gravel climbs at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado.

Dave Zabriskie (Garmin-Sharp) leads a break over gravel climbs at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado.
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The peloton enters the race circuits in downtown Los Angeles for the final stage of the Tour of California.

The peloton enters the race circuits in downtown Los Angeles for the final stage of the Tour of California.
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Joe Dombrowski (Bontrager-Livestrong) learns what its like to climb with the ProTour riders at the Tour of California.

Joe Dombrowski (Bontrager-Livestrong) learns what its like to climb with the ProTour riders at the Tour of California.
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Sylvain Georges (AG2R-Lamondiale) nearly falls off the bike after his solo win in Big Bear, California.

Sylvain Georges (AG2R-Lamondiale) nearly falls off the bike after his solo win in Big Bear, California.
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Riders pass over a bridge along Route 1 at the Tour of California.

Riders pass over a bridge along Route 1 at the Tour of California.
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Team Type 1 comes to the front of the field as the rain begins to fall in Philly.

Team Type 1 comes to the front of the field as the rain begins to fall in Philly.
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The women's peloton tackles the Chilkoot climb at the Nature Valley Grand Prix.

The women's peloton tackles the Chilkoot climb at the Nature Valley Grand Prix.
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Tom Zirbel (Optum) signals his return to racing after winning the Nature Valley Grand Prix.

Tom Zirbel (Optum) signals his return to racing after winning the Nature Valley Grand Prix.
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Carmen Small (Optum) learns that she has won the Nature Valley Grand Prix.

Carmen Small (Optum) learns that she has won the Nature Valley Grand Prix.
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Megan Gaurnier (TIBCO) wins the women's road national championship road race with teammate Lauren Hall coming in second.

Megan Gaurnier (TIBCO) wins the women's road national championship road race with teammate Lauren Hall coming in second.
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Phil Gaimon (Kenda-5 Hour Energy) thanks teammates after winning the Redlands Bicycle Classic.

Phil Gaimon (Kenda-5 Hour Energy) thanks teammates after winning the Redlands Bicycle Classic.
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What looks like a retro day of racing at this past year's Redlands Bicycle Classic.

What looks like a retro day of racing at this past year's Redlands Bicycle Classic.
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The Mexican National team gets ready for a stage of the Tour of the Gila.

The Mexican National team gets ready for a stage of the Tour of the Gila.
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Two riders along the Tour of the Gila TT course.

Two riders along the Tour of the Gila TT course.
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Looking down on the last corner of the Tour of the Gila crit course.

Looking down on the last corner of the Tour of the Gila crit course.
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Amber Neben (Specialized-Lululemon) riding in the yellow jersey at the Exergy Tour.

Amber Neben (Specialized-Lululemon) riding in the yellow jersey at the Exergy Tour.
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Evelyn Stevens (Specialized-Lululemon) gets encouraged by fans on the way to winning the first Exergy Tour.

Evelyn Stevens (Specialized-Lululemon) gets encouraged by fans on the way to winning the first Exergy Tour.
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Georgia Bronzini (Diadora-Pasta Zara) during the prologue of the women's Exergy Tour in Boise, Idaho.

Georgia Bronzini (Diadora-Pasta Zara) during the prologue of the women's Exergy Tour in Boise, Idaho.
(Image credit: Jon Devich)
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Big crowds for the criterium in downtown Bend, Oregon.

Big crowds for the criterium in downtown Bend, Oregon.
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The peloton passes by crystal clear waters along todays route of the Cascade Cycling Classic.

The peloton passes by crystal clear waters along todays route of the Cascade Cycling Classic.
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Riders pass through lava fields high up in Oregon.

Riders pass through lava fields high up in Oregon.
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The peloton climbs through the thick forests of the Cascade Cycling Classic.

The peloton climbs through the thick forests of the Cascade Cycling Classic.
(Image credit: Jon Devich)

Photographer Jon Devich had the 2012 American road racing season covered with images from major, domestic races all over the country.

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Check out this Cyclingnews gallery for photos of pro men's and women's racing at events like the Cascade Cycling Classic, the Exergy Tour in Idaho, the Tour of Gila, Redlands Bicycle Classic, US National Championships, Nature Valley Grand Prix, TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship, Tour of California, USA Pro Challenge, USPRO Criterium Championships and the Tour of Utah.

Devich's images capture the essence of some of the amazing places visited by many of the top American races as well as racers' high and low moments.