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Tejay van Garderen of BMC Racing Team (1), left, wins 3rd stage of USA Pro Challenge pass by Rafal Majka of Tinkoff-Saxo. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_1HC_8431 )

Tejay van Garderen of BMC Racing Team (1) celebrates winning the 3rd stage of USA Pro Challenge on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_1HC_8445 )

Fans cheer cyclists of USA Pro Challenge at the summit of Monarch Pass. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_2HC_5856 )

Peloton is leaving Gunnison and heading to Monarch Pass. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_2HC_5406 )

Cyclists line start line of the stage 3 of USA Pro Challenge August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_2HC_5119 )

City of Salida welcome cyclists of USA Pro Challenge. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_1HC_8282 )

Peloton is leaving Gunnison and heading to Monarch Pass. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_1HC_7856 )

Peloton is leaving Gunnison and heading to Monarch Pass. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_2HC_5624 )

Western State Colorado University students cheer the cyclists of USA Pro Challenge at Downtown Gunnison. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_1HC_7790 )

Western State Colorado University students cheer the cyclists of USA Pro Challenge at Downtown Gunnison. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_2HC_5248 )

Kim Hull of Bozeman, Montana supports riders during stage 3 on Monarch Pass. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12445 )

Fans photograph as Tejay van Garderen of BMC Racing Team crosses the line first during stage 3. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12536 )

Peloton is leaving Gunnison and heading to Monarch Pass. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_2HC_5532 )

Ethan Nejame Zeiset climbs don the side of the mountain during stage 3. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12252 )

From left to right: Ruben Zepuntke, Chris Butler and Rob Britton start their descent down Monarch Pass. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12420 )

Fans cheer cyclists of USA Pro Challenge at the summit of Monarch Pass. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_2HC_5803 )

City of Salida welcome cyclists of USA Pro Challenge. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_1HC_8234 )

Hundreds of cyclists and fans filled the highway over Monarch Pass in support of the athletes passing through later in the day. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12113 )

Anna Thompson plays a beat on her daughter Halsey's back as they wait for cyclists to pass during stage 3. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12262 )

Hundreds of cyclists filled the highway over Monarch Pass in support of the athletes passing through later in the day. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12057 )

Laurence Kohler pays Jeanne Pugh at the Mountain Crest cafeteria on Monarch Pass. Hundreds of cyclists filled the highway over Monarch Pass in support of the athletes passing through later in the day. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12079 )

Mike Craghead carries a Colorado State flag in support of cyclists riding in stage 3. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12212 )

Trooper Joe Chinn wears a festive crown over his state-issued hat during stage 3. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12224 )

Brian Youll writes on the highway in chalk in support of the cyclists on their way to the pass. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12110 )

Fans support Jens Voigt during stage 3 on Monarch Pass. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12312 )

Caleb White, 3, of Crested Butte, top, welcomes cyclists with his grandfather Jim at Downtown Gunnison. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_2HC_5036 )

Erich Pomrening of Superior wears a festive crown marking the ascent of Monarch Pass during stage 3 of the USA Pro Challenge. Hundreds of cyclists filled the highway over Monarch Pass in support of the athletes passing through later in the day. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12185 )

Paul Richka, of Knoxville, Tennessee, rocks bibs, while carrying a beer on his mountain bike during stage 3. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12317 )

Hundreds of cyclists filled the highway over Monarch Pass in support of the athletes passing through later in the day. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12176 )

Michael Haynes wears festive Colorado socks with his cycling shoes as he waits for the riders during stage 3. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12294 )

Western State Colorado University students cheer the cyclists of USA Pro Challenge at Downtown Gunnison. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_1HC_7739 )

Riders in the lead pack make their way over Monarch Pass. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12385 )

Tejay van Garderen of BMC Racing Team (1) is climbing Monarch Pass with the lead of teammate during the 3rd stage of USA Pro Challenge. August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descend the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_2HC_6348 )

Riders start their descent after a long climb up Monarch Pass. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12406 )

Tejay van Garderen of BMC Racing Team crosses the line first during stage 3. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12538 )

Tom Danielson of Garmin-Sharp, who finished the stage in fourth, speaks with Alyssa Morahan, shortly after crossing the line during stage 3. The USA Pro Challenge stage 3 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A12572 )

Tejay van Garderen of BMC Racing Team (1) celebrates winning the 3rd stage of the USA Pro Challenge at the summit of Monarch Pass on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Stage 3 started in Gunnison and headed east for 35 miles before tackling the 11,300 ft. Monarch Pass. The riders descended the eastern slope of the pass and did two 9-mile loops through Salida and the surrounding countryside. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP21CYCPROCHALLENGE_1HC_8634 )