Froome, Porte to support American interests at USA Pro Challenge

Team Sky's Chris Froome and Richie Porte downplayed their chances for results this week at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado during the pre-race press conference Sunday in Aspen. The 2013 Tour de France winner and his faithful lieutenant each said they had taken several weeks off following the French Grand Tour and would be working for their teammates during the race.

Growing up in Missoula, Montana, Pat competed in his first bike race in 1985 at Flathead Lake. He studied English and journalism at the University of Oregon and has covered North American cycling extensively since 2009, as well as racing and teams in Europe and South America. Pat currently lives in the US outside of Portland, Oregon, with his imaginary dog Rusty.