World's Best Compete in Denver.

The last of six stages of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge was held today. 

Riders averaged an incredible 35 mph through the streets of downtown Denver.

Last chance for riders to compete against the best in their sport.  Riders completed over 500 miles over 7 days in Colorado towns from Steamboat Springs to Mt. Crested Butte.  

All eyes were fixed on this large pack of riders as they rounded the turn at 13th and Grant Sts.

 The race ended in style at the Capitol as huge crowds looked on.  Over 140 riders competed but only one could win.

Calf muscles tense up...gloved hands squeeze the handle bars for the last sprint to the finish.

 In the end, Levi Leipheimer of Team Radio Shack would wear the yellow jersey.

The crowd goes crazy as riders pass for the last time.

Thanks to the competitors, members of their support team, and race organizers, for making today one of the most exciting in recent years.  Thanks to Lance Armstrong for taking that 100-mile training ride in 2009, from his home in Aspen.  Armstrong was left with the question, why is Colorado not the home to a pro bike race?