August 23, 2011 (Colorado Springs, CO) – The inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge kicked off in Colorado Springs yesterday with the 5.5-mile / 8.85km Prologue time trial won by Patrick Gretsch (Ger) HTC-Highroad. Over the course of six days, 128 of the worlds best riders will face breathtaking altitudes, treacherous climbs in what is the most challenging race held on American soil. Here’s a selection of great photos from the press conference.
- Robert Gesink (Ned) Rabobank. © Cor Vos
- Cycling stars ready to shine at the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. © Cor Vos
- UCI President Pat McQuaid. © Cor Vos
- UCI President Pat McQuaid. © Cor Vos
- (l-r): The Governor and Mayor of Colorado at the press conference. © Cor Vos
- Cadel Evans (Aus) BMC. © Cor Vos
- (l-r): Andy and Frank Schleck (Lux) Leopard-Trek. © Cor Vos
- (l-r) Frank Schleck (Lux) Leopard-Trek and Ivan Basso (Ita) Liquigas. © Cor Vos
- Robert Gesink (Ned) Rabobank. © Cor Vos
- Andy and Frank Schleck (Lux) Leopard-Trek. © Cor Vos
- Big guns at the press conference, including Cadel Evans (Aus) BMC, the Schlecks (Lux) Leopard-Trek, and Levi Leipheimer (USA) Garmin-Cervelo.
- Andy Schleck (Lux) Leopard-Trek © Cor Vos
- Cadel Evans (Aus) BMC © Cor Vos
- Cycling stars ready to shine in Colorado. © Cor Vos
