Tejay van Garderen

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22-year-old van Garderen, had a stellar 2010 debut season in the ProTour ranks and finished third at the Dauhpine in June and coming in 35th place overall in his debut Grand Tour at the Vuelta a Espana.

In 2009 he finished second overall at the Tour de l'Avenir.

Van Garderen spent the 2008-2009 seasons racing for the Dutch Rabobank Continental team. Winner in 2009 of France's Tour du Haut Anjou and the final stage of the Netherlands' Olympia's Tour (plus second overall).

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The Spanish sun scorches the peloton.

Spain's heat haze hampers the brain

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Team time trials, spats and sprints at the Vuelta

The view of Switzerland from my hotel window. Not a bad place to have the world championships.

Countdown to the U23 Worlds

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Tejay takes in stunning views of Mendrisio and a bit of dessert

USA's Tejay Van Garderen (HTC-Columbia) races home to fifth place for the stage.

A big boy schedule for 2011

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Van Garderen chimes in on the radio ban

Tejay Van Garderen (HTC-Columbia)

Van Garderen: Ready for the fight at Vuelta debut

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HTC-Columbia star takes on first grand tour

Kirk Carlson on the way to the start.

All systems go for road race

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Tejay and his U23 teammates ready for a challenging day in Mendrisio

Breakfast with Pete and Jessica.

Time trial prep

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Tejay gets his bike and kit dialed in for Wednesday's U23 TT Worlds

Hanging down the lago, enjoying beautiful Switzerland.

Ristoro in a beautiful region

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Time trial over, time for the road race

Tejay Van Garderen sets tempo for HTC-Highroad teammate Tony Martin.

My thoughts on Contador and race radios

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Race radios and Alberto Contador's case punctuate my racing break

Tejay Van Garderen (Team HTC - Columbia) is immediately supported after crossing the line atop Alpe d'Huez.

Time for a break after first Grand Tour, Elite Worlds

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Tejay finds inspiration for 2011 season

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