Team Garmin-Sharp-POC's Alex Howes wins final stage in fierce sprint in the streets of Denver, Colorado.

#USAPCC #USAPC #USPC #USPCC In the race against the clock, BMC Racing Team's American Tejay van Garderen emerged victorious, finishing in 24 minutes and 26 seconds, winning the stage and notably shattering his previous course record of 25 minutes and two seconds.

Tejay van Garderen of BMC Racing Team maintains overall USA Pro Challenge lead before Saturday's individual time trial.

Tejay van Garderen of BMC Racing Team Hangs on to overall race lead.

Defending USA Pro Challenge Champion Tejay van Garderen (BMC Racing Team) today won the queen stage of the 2014 USA Pro Challenge and took the general classification lead under sunny Colorado skies.

Stage 2 of USA Pro Challenge 2014 brought the riders several challenges including high-altitude climbs, dirt roads and stormy weather, but nothing could stop Hincapie Sportswear Development's Robin Carpenter who battled his way to a remarkable stage win in Mt. Crested Butte.

United Healthcare's Kiel Reijnen wins furious sprint against Alex Howes of Team Garmin-Sharp-POC and takes overall USA Pro Cycling Challenge lead.

Leading pro cyclists, including Defending Champion Tejay van Garderen, set to take part in the 2014 USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Colorado later this month.