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"The crowds are bigger this week than any race on United States soil up to now.  This is the best race in American history."

Pat McQuaid, UCI President

The opportunity to participate in a race like this, of this caliber is a beautiful thing. The crowds are so positive and so happy. They see us on TV, and then in person, and they freak! It’s invigorating. There’s definitely more to come.”

Chiristian Vande Velde (USA), Team Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda

"I look at this race from an outside perspective. I don’t think it couldn’t have been any more exciting or dramatic. The leads changed daily, and the jersey’s switched back and forth. It’s the same three guys battling for overall as it was last year. We are building a story here. When I was 13 years old I read about the Coors Classic, and made me want to ride. I think this race accomplishes the same thing. I hope we are inspiring the next generation of cyclists through the USA Pro Challenge."

Levi Leipheimer (USA) 2012 Third Place Overall
2011 Overall Race Winner

"I don’t know if I’ve ever raced in a place where the fans have been so appreciative. I want to thank the state of Colorado for coming out and supporting the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. People here were so appreciative and I will come away thinking that I want to come back because of that. It is something that stays in my mind – the ambiance that a race creates is not always controllable but in Colorado this week the culture and timing and weather all contributed to the race. From what I saw it was incredibly successful.”

Cadel Evans (AUS), BMC Racing Team
Winner, 2011 Tour de France

Breathtaking altitudes, treacherous climbs and the world’s best riders.

The USA Pro Challenge, also known as America’s Race, is an annual multi-day professional road cycling stage race that first took place in Colorado in 2011. The race is marked especially by the incredible altitudes (over 12,000-feet), spectacular Colorado Rocky Mountain scenery and over one million annual fans onsite.

The 2013 USA Pro Challenge will take place August 19-25

Stage 1: Aspen/Snowmass (Circuit)

Stage 2: Aspen - Breckenridge

Stage 3: Breckenridge - Steamboat Springs

Stage 4: Streamboat Springs - Beaver Creek

Stage 5: Vail (Time Trial)

Stage 6: Loveland - Fort Collins

Stage 7: Denver (Circuit)

Riders from sixteen international, professional teams took place in the race, challenging the course’s 42,000 feet of vertical climbing and technical descents. After Stage 7’s Time Trial, Americans swept the podium with Christian Vande Velde winning the race, Tejay Van Garderen finishing second and Levi Leipheimer finishing third.

The 2013 edition of America’s Race will take place August 19-25 and host cities will be announced in December 2012.

Stay tuned for more information about the 2013 route and hospitality and travel products.

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For a recap of the 2011 USA Pro Challenge, please click here.

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TrainingPeaks

During Race Week, TrainingPeaks brought you in-depth data and analysis from riders in the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. See just how tough the climbs and stages were and check out the power, heart rate, speed, and elevation gain by rider.

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