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Fans stand in a field of wildflowers as the rain begins to fall shortly before a weather delayed stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11775 )

Garmin-Sharp team member Alex Howes (36) rides amidst the pack shortly before a brief race delay in the aspen trees outside of Crested Butte. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11718 )

Parker Shapen holds an American flag as he waits for the riders to make their way past him during stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11658 )

Riders cruise down Main Street during stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A10852 )

Zach Bell (right) and Michael Schar (right) lead a group of riders during stage 2 en route to Crested Butte. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A10643 )

Jazzy and Lulu the Italian Greyhounds support riders before their start in Aspen for stage 2 en route to Crested Butte. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A10507 )

Team Jelly Bell P/B Maxxis leads the pack early in the stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO2677 )

The pack crosses beneath Wingo Junction Bridge on CO-82 during stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A10749 )

Gavin Mannion of Garmin-Sharp leads a small pack during stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A10950 )

A man in a monkey costume supports riders as they ride the early miles of stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A10990 )

Riders left to right Jai Crawford of Drapac Pro Cycling and Ben Jacques-Maynes of Jamis-Hagens Berman ride near a large Colorado state flag. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11102 )

Riders cruise the road to Carbondale during stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO2718 )

Alex Banyay, right, a Garmin-Sharp bicycle mechanic, leans outside the team car to repair the saddle of Gavin Mannion, left, as he rides in Stage 2 of the USA Pro Challenge from Aspen to Crested Butte on August 19, 2014, near Redstone, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCUSAPRO_2DP0953 )

Alex Banyay, left, a Garmin-Sharp bicycle mechanic, leans outside the team car to repair the saddle of Gavin Mannion, right, as he rides in Stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO2729 )

Stage 2 winner Robin Carpenter leads the pack midway through the stage. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11166 )

Supporters run alongside riders during stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11189 )

Riders from left to right Dion Smith and Robin Carpenter battle an incline during stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11207 )

Riders pass in front of Paonia Reservoir. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11354 )

Riders make their way up an incline during stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO2897 )

David Fisher waves a Colombian flag as he cheers on Michael Torckler of Team Smartstop The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11547 )

Robin Carpenter of Hincape Sportsear Development Team leads the field en route to a stage 2 win. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11770 )

Keith Byers holds a Colorado state flag as leader Robin Carpenter approaches during stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11786 )

Robin Carpenter leads the field as he climbs a hill alone en route to a stage 2 win. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11855 )

Robin Carpenter of the Hincapie Sportswear Development Team crosses the line first during stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO3236 )

Robin Carpenter of Hincape Sportsear Development Team is congratulated after winning stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11894 )

Robin Carpenter of Hincape Sportsear Development Team is congratulated by teammate Dion Smith after winning stage 2. The USA Pro Challenge stage 2 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP20CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A11951 )