Eventual stage winner Alex Howes (right) and Kiel Reijnen battle for the win as they approach a photo finish during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 6 time trial on Saturday, August 23, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5420 )
Jens Voigt leads Javier Megias Leal entering the final lap of stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5302 )
Fans cheer on Riders at the start of stage 7 in downtown Boulder. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16102 )
Tejay van Garderen kisses his daughter, Rylan, after capturing an overall win upon completion of stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 6 time trial on Saturday, August 23, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5483 )
Robbie Hunter, sports director for Team Garmin-Sharp, hugs cyclist Alex Howes after he won Stage 7 of the USA Pro Challenge from Boulder to Denver on August 24, 2014, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCUSAPRO_2DP1622 )
Overall winner Tejay van Garderen makes a pass down Walnut at the start of stage 7 in downtown Boulder. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16053 )
Fans await the start of stage 7 in downtown Boulder. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16046 )
Cycling legend Jens Voigt waves to fans before the start of his final USA Pro Challenge. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4967 )
Kiel Reijnen waves to his hometown crowd before the start of stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4905 )
Young fans stand in line for autographs before the start of stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A15999 )
Overall winner Tejay van Garderen waits for the start of stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4897 )
Kirk Carlsen awaits the start of stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO4943 )
Overall winner Tejay van Garderen (center) makes a pass down Walnut at the start of stage 7 in downtown Boulder. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16076 )
Fans cheer on Riders at the start of stage 7 in downtown Boulder. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16094 )
Kiel Reijnen's dog Mona stands with his wife, Jordan, before the start of stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A15985 )
Racers cruise in a large pack on CO-93 during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5033 )
Ruben Zepuntke leads the pack down CO-93 during the early parts of stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16147 )
Riders make a small climb between Golden and Boulder during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16201 )
Fans hold signs in support of cycling great Jens Voigt during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16237 )
Caleb Fairly tucks with other riders as they approach Golden. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5089 )
Riders cruise on CO-93 during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16243 )
Matt Cooke looks out over Golden from Lookout Mountain during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16318 )
Fans run alongside the lead pack during stage 7 on Lookout Mountain. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16329 )
Fans cheer on Jens Voigt on Lookout Mountain in Golden during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16307 )
Riders climb Lookout Mountain during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5223 )
Jens Voigt leads a pack of riders including from right to left Michael Rogers, Ruben Zepuntke, Javier Megias Leal and Tiago Machado during a climb over Lookout Mountain. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16392 )
Fans gather on Lookout Mountain with their bikes as they await the riders' pass. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16433 )
Riders pass fans on Lookout Mountain during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16441 )
Michael Rogers leads the pack up Lookout Mountain during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16345 )
Matt Cooke makes a climb up Lookout Mountain as fans cheer him on during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16483 )
Fans wave flags for riders as they make a descent down Lookout Mountain. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16501 )
Riccardo Zoidl gets a drink of water as he descends Lookout Mountain. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16564 )
Riders descend Lookout Mountain during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16574 )
The lead pack makes their way towards downtown Denver during stage 7 The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16667 )
The lead pack -- led by Javier Megias Leal, Jens Voigt and Michael Rogers -- makes their way towards downtown Denver during stage 7 The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16685 )
Barbie and a race official wave to the crowd during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 6 time trial on Saturday, August 23, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5451 )
A large pack races towards the finish line during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5404 )
Tom Zirbel leads a small pack into the final lap during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5350 )
Riders led by Javier Megias Leal make a loop through downtown Denver during stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__2A16759 )
Fans cheer the cyclists in downtown Denver during the stage 7 of USA Pro Cycle Challenge. Alex Howes of Boulder-based Team Garmin-Sharp won the final stage of the USA Pro Challenge on Sunday, while Tejay van Garderen of BMC won the overall yellow race-leader's jersey to claim his second straight Pro Challenge title. (Photo By Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPUSAProChallenge_08_24_hc_SPUSAProChallenge_08_24_hc_1HC_9384 )
Cyclists compete in the race in downtown Denver during Stage 7 of the 2014 USA Pro Cycle Challenge on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo By Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPUSAProChallenge_08_24_hc_1HC_9111 )
Cyclists compete in the race in downtown Denver during Stage 7 of the 2014 USA Pro Cycle Challenge on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo By Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPUSAProChallenge_08_24_hc_2HC_7532 )
Leaders in the final stage of the USA Pro Challenge make their way along Colfax Avenue next to the Civic Center in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, August 24, 2014. The race finished in downtown after 7 stages racing throughout Colorado. Colorado native and defending champion Tejay van Garderen won the overall race for the second year in a row. (Photo By Katie Wood/The Denver Post) ( SP25PROCHALLENGE_01 )
USA Pro Challenge racers make their way along Colfax ave next to the Civic Center in Denver, CO on August 24, 2014. The race finished in downtown after 7 stages racing throughout Colorado. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( CD28DIADELNINO_HHR_7925 )
Cyclists compete in the race in downtown Denver during Stage 7 of the 2014 USA Pro Cycle Challenge on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo By Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPUSAProChallenge_08_24_hc_1HC_9438 )
USA Pro Challenge racers make their way along Colfax ave next to the Civic Center in Denver, CO on August 24, 2014. The race finished in downtown after 7 stages racing throughout Colorado. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) ( CD28DIADELNINO_HHR_7799 )
Racers in the final stage of the USA Pro Challenge make their way along Colfax Avenue next to the Civic Center in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, August 24, 2014. The race finished in downtown after 7 stages racing throughout Colorado. Colorado native and defending champion Tejay van Garderen won the overall race for the second year in a row. (Photo By Katie Wood/The Denver Post) ( SP25PROCHALLENGE_02 )
Janier Acevedo leads the pack entering the final lap of stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 7 on Sunday, August 24, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5331 )
USA Pro Cycle Challenge. Alex Howes of Boulder-based Team Garmin-Sharp celebrates winning of the final stage of the USA Pro Challenge on Sunday, while Tejay van Garderen of BMC won the overall yellow race-leader's jersey to claim his second straight Pro Challenge title. (Photo By Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPUSAProChallenge_08_24_hc_SPUSAProChallenge_08_24_hc_1HC_9723 )
Fans celebrate jersey winners after Stage 7 of USA Pro Cycle Challenge. Alex Howes of Boulder-based Team Garmin-Sharp won the final stage of the USA Pro Challenge on Sunday, while Tejay van Garderen of BMC won the overall yellow race-leader's jersey to claim his second straight Pro Challenge title. (Photo By Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( SPUSAProChallenge_08_24_hc_SPUSAProChallenge_08_24_hc_1HC_9874 )
Alex Howes stands atop the podium after capturing a overall win upon completion of stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 6 time trial on Saturday, August 23, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5506 )
Jens Voigt waves to the crowd after completing his final USA Pro Challenge upon completing stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 6 time trial on Saturday, August 23, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5523 )
Fans cheer for Jens Voigt who completed his final USA Pro Challenge. The USA Pro Challenge stage 6 time trial on Saturday, August 23, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5527 )
Colorado native and overall winner Tejay van Garderen points to the Colorado state flag on his best Colorado rider jersey upon completion of stage 7. The USA Pro Challenge stage 6 time trial on Saturday, August 23, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP25CYCPROCHALLENGE__1AO5564 )