Cannondale Pro Cycling targets its third event of the season in the U.S.A. and from Monday, August 18, through Sunday, August 24, the team will attend the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado. Since the Green Machine's first attendance in 2011, the connection to the American race has been strong - three stage wins marking some key victories for the team with two for Elia Viviani and four wins last year with Peter Sagan.

The eight riders selected for the 2014 edition aim to continue the success Cannondale Pro Cycling has found at the USA the USA Pro Challenge, starting with fast man Elia Viviani. For the Italian sprinter, the USA Pro Challenge is one of the most important events in the second part of his season.

"I've great memories from my last attendance in Colorado" said Viviani. "It was an exciting experience and I really hope to take again at least one win. After the Tour de France my focus moved on this races. I had a period of rest and then started training and racing to prepare well for the sprints in Colorado. I'm really motivated to do my best."

For Viviani the USA Pro Challenge will be the seasonal debut in the U.S.A. while Ivan Basso, Matej Mohoric, Alan Marangoni, Cristiano Salerno and Cameron Wurf raced almost two weeks ago at the Tour of Utah. For American Ted King this will be his official return to action after the unlucky experience at the Tour de France. Young German rider Michel Koch completes the roster, led by team director Alberto Volpi.