Casey B. Gibson gallery: 2012 USA Pro Challenge, pre-race

BMC riders head up Highway 550 with the smoke of distant forest fires clouding the mountains. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Cadel Evans chats with BMC press officer Georges Luchinger. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Cadel Evans signs a copy of the book about his Tour victory for a fan. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

George Hincapie and Cadel Evans lead BMC on their morning ride. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Garmin riders enjoy a nice lunch from their chef on the Fort Lewis campus. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Bob Gregorio checks a wheel for Optum-Kelly Benefit Systems in their trailer. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Alex Howes is ready for racing to start. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Ian Shurburn checks wheels in the BMC truck. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

RadioShack riders head back to Durango with the San Juans in the distance. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com