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The peloton rides a dirt road between Gunnison and Aspen on Stage 3
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photo Copyright © 2012 Doug Pensinger

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  Tom Danielson (Garmin-Sharp) on the attack on the final climb of the day, Independence Pass
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Danielson wins the stage just ahead of the charging chase group.
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Christian Vande Velde (Garmin-Sharp) is new race leader.
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