Ster Elektrotoer 2009

Ster Elektrotoer Stages

1. 

   Stage 1Wednesday, June 17 2009

   Location:

   Gemert

   Distance:

   6.9 km

   • Report: Terpstra powers to prologue win,
   • Photos
2. 

   Stage 2Thursday, June 18 2009

   Location:

   Eindhoven - Sittard-Geleen

   Distance:

   175 km

   • Report: Greipel on top again ,
   • Photos

3. Stage 3Friday, June 19 2009

   Location:

   Nuth (Schimmert)

   Distance:

   179 km

   • Report: Greipel makes it two-in-a-row
4. 

   Stage 4Saturday, June 20 2009

   Location:

   Verviers - La Gileppe (Jalhay), Belgium

   Distance:

   189 km

   • Report: Gilbert rolls to victory, Terpstra regains overall lead,
   • Photos

5. Stage 5Sunday, June 21 2009

   Location:

   Beek - Helmond

   Distance:

   179 km

   • Report: Gilbert dethrones Terpstra with time bonuses

Ster Elektrotoer Photos

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  Philippe Gilbert (Silence-Lotto) escaped on the final climb to claim stage 4.

• Andrè Greipel (Team Columbia-Highroad) wins stage two in Sittard, the German's eighth victory of the season.
• Niki Terpstra (Team Milram) leads Ster Elektrotoer following the opening stage.
• Niki Terpstra (Milram) made the break and reclaimed the lead from Andre Greipel.
• One lap to go for the peloton.
• Dutch rider Niki Terpstra (Team Milram) rolls in after posting the quickest time.
• Dutchman Niki Terpstra (Milram) takes over the race lead after stage three.
• Team Milram at the head of the peloton for race leader Niki Terpstra.
• Dutch rider Wim Stroetinga (Team Milram) posted a time 37 seconds slower than the stage winner.
• Race leader Niki Terpstra of Team Milram.
• Italian Carlo Scognamiglio (Barloworld) was 35 seconds behind.
• There's plenty of power in the legs of stage winner Andrè Greipel (Team Columbia-Highroad).
• Martin Reimer (Cervelo Test Team) was the quickest under 23 rider.
• Koen De Kort (Skil-Shimano) leads the mountains classification.
• Frantisek Rabon (Team Columbia - High Road) in the Czech National Champion jersey.

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