USAPCC Stage 6: Golden > Denver, 115.9 km

Again, the host city has rolled out the welcome wagon...

Jeremy Powers of Jelly Belly makes an attempt at an early escape.

As they pass through town before heading towards Lookout Mountain, the stegasaurus seems ready to ride, helmet and all...

The Garmin pace on Lookout is shattering the field.

Just sixteen riders remain as the lead group approaches the summit.

Levi has succeeded in sticking with the lead group...

Andy Schelck is in the first chasing group.

Hincapie, Voigt and others are close behind...

As they pass through Golden for the last time, the huge crowds give the riders quite the welcome!

Even the US has some roundabouts to hop, Frank Schleck shows how it is done...

Most of the peloton has re-grouped as they enter Denver with RadioShack at the head...

On the finishing circuits, Liquigas has moved up to give it a go for three wins in a row.

Levi stayed near the front, attentive to any attacks that may (like Independence's descent) threaten his lead.

Denver's streets were lined three deep for most of the course...

...as the riders passed through the capital city of Colorado.

Liquigas has worked the finish to perfection, Viviani easing up to allow Oss to take the win today as Levi celebrates just behind the pair of Italians.

Freddy Rodriguez has claimed the final podium spot on the day...

...while Garmin has claimed the team prize.

Leipheimer, Vandevelde and Van Garderen have secured the top three spots of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge!