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Aspen's Tejay Van Garderen of BMC Racing pours champagne over his teammate after winning the team competition with a time of 68:00:42 in the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge August 25, 2013. The final stage took place in downtown Denver winding through the streets and finishing near the state Capitol. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL3871 )

Fans line the streets near the start finish line to get a glimpse of the riders as they ride by. This was the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen wons the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_1JL6871 )

Tejay Van Garderen of BMC Racing Team celebrates winning the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race with fans in Denver on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_3335 )

Reese Driggs, 7, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri yells out to the riders as they ride by on Speer Blvd winding through downtown Denver in the final stage of the USA Pro Cycle Challenge August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen wins the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL6089 )

Riders head in to a turn on Colfax Ave. during the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL5988 )

Riders head in to a turn in Larimer Square during the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL3186 )

Fans shake their cowbells as they wait for the riders to turn the corner in Larimer Square. This was the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_1JL6888 )

Fans cheer on the riders as they pass near Civic Center Park. This was the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL3102 )

Carrie Fross of Boulder wears a beehive wig as she waits for riders to head in to Larimer Square during the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL3284 )

Riders head out for the start of the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL3054 )

Riders head out for the start of the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL3041 )

Riders head in to a turn on Colfax Ave. during the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL5996 )

Riders head in to a turn in Larimer Square during the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL3225 )

Cyclists head to City Park during the 75-mile, 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC2_4988 )

Cyclists pass by Larimer Square during the 75-mile, 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC2_5050 )

Cyclists pass by Larimer Square during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_3147 )

Riders head in to a turn on Colfax Ave. during the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL5967 )

Cyclists pass by the Denver Performing Art Complex during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_2321 )

Fans watch the final lap of the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes its way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL6201 )

Fans watch the final lap of the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL6222 )

Cyclists ride through downtown Denver during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_3237 )

Cyclists are in action at downtown Denver during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_3275 )

Cyclists ride through downtown Denver during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_3132 )

Cyclists ride on 17th street during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_2713 )

Benjamin King of RadioShack (22), left, and the cyclists ride on 17th street during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_2426 )

Cyclists pass by West High School during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_2827 )

Cyclists pass by City Park during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_3071 )

An official shows the sign at the final lap of the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC2_5559 )

Cyclists ride on Speer Blvd. during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_2797 )

Cyclists ride on 17th street during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_3203 )

Riders head in to a turn on Colfax Ave. during the final stage in the USA Pro Cycle Challenge as it makes it way through downtown Denver August 25, 2013. Aspen's Tejay van Garderen won the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL6000 )

Cyclists pass by the Denver Art Museum during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC2_5099 )

People cheer on cyclists from the sidewalk of Speer Blvd. during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC2_5312 )

Cyclists ride in downtown Denver during the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC2_5523 )

Peter Sagan of the Cannondale Pro Cycling Team, front, won the 75-mile 7th stage of 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC2_5576 )

Peter Sagan of the Cannondale Pro Cycling Team won the 75-mile 7th stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC2_5594 )

Matt Cooke of Jamis-Hagens puts the King of Mountain Jersey on after finishing the 75-mile 7th stage of 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC2_5625 )

Tejay Van Garderen of the BMC Racing Team signs autographs for the fans before the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC2_4905 )

From left, King of Mountain Matt Cooke of Jasmin-Hagens, Sprint leader Peter Sagan of Cannondale Pro Cycling Team, Race Leader Tejay Van Garderen of BMC Racing Team, Best Young Rider Lachlan David Morton of Team Garmin-Sharp and Most Courageous rider Benjamin King of RadioShack celebrate finishing the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_3726 )

The BMC racing team and Tejay Van Garderen, 2nd from right, celebrate winning the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race as a team in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_3809 )

The BMC racing team and Tejay Van Garderen, 2nd from right, celebrate winning the 2013 USA Pro Challenge race as team in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPPROCHALLENGE25HC1_3903 )

Aspen's Tejay Van Garderen of BMC Racing holds his daughter Rylan on the podium after winning the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge on August 25, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The final stage took place in downtown Denver winding through the streets and finishing near the state Capitol. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL3565 )

Aspen's Tejay Van Garderen of BMC Racing raises his arms up during ceremonies after winning the 3rd annual Pro Cycle Challenge August 25, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The final stage took place in downtown Denver winding through the streets and finishing near the state Capitol. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP26CYCWATCH_2JL3534 )