Hesjedal back for Suisse and Tour

Ryder Hesjedal (Team Garmin-Chipotle p/b H30) breaks through another pain barrier.

Ryder Hesjedal (Team Garmin-Chipotle p/b H30) breaks through another pain barrier. (Image credit: Stephen McMahon/st.mcmahon@gmail.com)

Ryder Hesjedal is ready to face his first race in Europe since April. Team Garmin's Canadian will line up in the Tour de Suisse stage race with Christian Vande Velde Saturday as a launch pad for the Tour de France.