All Access Gallery: Behind the scenes with Omega Pharma-Quick Step

On the eve of the Tour de France, Levi Leipheimer tests out the latest TT helmet from Specialized. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

OPQS technical directors assess bike measurements to ensure every rider has the best fit. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

French time trial champion Sylvain Chavanel warms up with his ice vest to keep the core body temp down before his explosive effort. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

One of the more popular marketing methods, temporary tattoos. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Chavanel is one fo the biggest stars in French cycling. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

OPQS Team doctor Helge Reipenhof coordinates with the UCI chaperone in charge of the riders selected for doping control. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

All the riders on Omega Pharma-Quick Step utilize ice baths immediately after the stage to speed recovery. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

It's freezing cold but the riders know it will help them recover so some smiles pop out amongst the pain. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Tony Martin can't help but start a watergun fight during the post-race ice bath. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Pro mechanics have their special tools that make cleaning the bikes fast and easy. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

All team bikes get a bath and complete lube and tune after each stage. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

The team utilizes two hotel rooms for massage every day on the Tour. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Along with the clothes, the helmets also get washed and hung to dry for the next day's racing. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

The OPQS team chef, Mitch asseses the day's menu and specific rider dietary requests. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Post-stage recovery includes a spin on the trainer and the requisite ice bath. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Brian Holm is one of the most experienced and successful directors on the circuit and always a sought-after interview. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Inside the OPQS team bus, where the daily meeting happens. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Levi Leipheimer gives an interview for NBC Sports while a fan snaps a photo. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

OPQS chef, Tom makes a special cake for a TV feature on the team. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

The OPQS team staff watch their riders contest the Tour of Poland just after stage 15 finishes in France. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

The riders of OPQS receive massage daily in a hotel room converted into a mini spa. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Only two basic elements required for the massage treatment: oil and water. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Martin Velits brings the basics to massage: water, food, and his mobile phone. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

The soigneur begins with Martin's foot and works up the leg. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Martin Velits relaxes with the TV on and his masseuse working the day's racing out of the legs. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Pro cyclists are some of the leanest athletes in sport as seen here by Velits' vascularity. Photo: BrakeThrough Media

Massage is a very specific and focused process to maintain the highest level of performance from the riders. Photo: BrakeThrough Media