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BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders battle the elements during their stage 5 ride. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14172 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: From left: Gregor Muhlberger (57), Markel Irizar Aranburu (24) and Mike Friedman pedal through the rain during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14014 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders battle the elements during their stage 5 ride. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14085 )

WOODLAND PARK, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders make their way past the giant teeth of a daspletosaurus statue. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A13858 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Second from left: Tejay van GarderenThe USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO3900 )

WOODLAND PARK, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders head for the open road as stage 5. kicks off. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A13899 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Chance Baird, 6, watches as the riders make their way past him and his family. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A13924 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders hit the open road in the early goings of stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A13948 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Cannondale's Matej Mohoric pedals with the pack during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO3953 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: The pack climbs one of many small hills during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO3982 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: The convoy of riders, officials and team support make their way through stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4042 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders battled rain throughout the day during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4075 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Rain fell steadily on the riders throughout the day during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A13995 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Gregory Daniel (left) and Steve Fisher (right) pedal through the rain during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14044 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders make their way past wildflowers during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14055 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Dion Smith makes a small break from the pack during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4129 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders battle the elements during their stage 5 ride. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14109 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Cowboys cheer for the riders during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14211 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders battle the elements during their stage 5 ride. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14232 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: A Garmin-Sharp rider gets a bottle of water during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14256 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: The breakaway group separates themselves from the pack during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14290 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: The breakaway, including eventual stage champion Laurent Didier (25) group separates themselves from the pack during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14309 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: The breakaway, including eventual stage champion Laurent Didier (25) group separates themselves from the pack during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14351 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: A fan braves the weather with a Colorado state flag during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4293 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Fans brave the elements to catch a glimpse of the riders during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4307 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Rob Britton leads a pack down a hill in the rain during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14374 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Cyclists make their way in front of an abandoned ranch house during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14402 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Martin Kohler leads the pack through the rain during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14441 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders make their way up an incline during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4342 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Luis Enrique Davila battles the rain during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14461 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders make their way up a climb on Highway 285 during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4385 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Luis Enrique Davila battles the rain during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14500 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Riders from left to right: Rob Britton, Laurent Didier and Ben King make their way towards the finish during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14672 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Dore Holte of Seattle waits for riders to pass during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14697 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Laurent Didier (left) and Rob Britton battle for the lead late in stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14775 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Two grown men in panda costumes wait for the riders to pass during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14822 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Trek Factory Racing team member Laurent Didier, stage 5 winner, makes his way into Breckenridge. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14844 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Laurent Didier makes his way towards the finish line during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14832 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Janier Acevedo makes his way through an enthusiastic crowd during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14857 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Laurent Didier of Trek Factory Racing arrive Downtown Breckenridge during The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Frdiay, August 22, 2014. Didier won the stage. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP22CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE_2HC_6977 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Fans cheer the Rob Sauire of Jamis-Hagens Berman (138) at downtown Breckenridge during The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Frdiay, August 22, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SP22CYCPROCHALLENGE_SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE_2HC_7105 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: A man in underpants, a semi-formal shirt and dress socks supports riders as they make their way to the home stretch during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4525 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Patrick Konrad makes his way to the home stretch to the cheers of fans during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4477 )

BRECKENRIDGE, CO - AUGUST 22: Two men support riders from the trees during stage 5. The USA Pro Challenge stage 5 on Friday, August 22, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A14921 )