Casey B. Gibson gallery: 2012 Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec

Ian Sherburne offers a helping hand to one of his riders in difficulty. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Marsh Cooper driving the break. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Last year's winner in Montreal, Rui Costa, chasing the break. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

The look of a domestique; grinding it out on the front. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

The beautiful Chateau Frontenac dominates the skyline of Quebec City. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Simon Gerrans wins the Quebec City Grand Prix over Greg Van Avermaet. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Simon Gerrans is delighted with his win. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Canadian hero Ryder Hesjedal is interviewed before the start. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

The King boys, Ted and Ben, at the start. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Riders head into the old city section of Quebec. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Fans line the bridges to cheer on the peloton. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

The peloton climbs Montagne street in front of big crowds. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

The peloton rolls out at the start. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Race favorite Peter Sagan didn't quite have enough in the end. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

A Saxo rider has a bite of lunch on the descent through the park. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

The final break of the day, Chris Sorenson and Bruno Langlois try to get away. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

Greg Van Avermaet relives the final sprint in his mind after finishing second. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

David Veilleux was determined to have a good ride in front of the hometown fans. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com