
Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell) rolls across the line for a big win on the
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The break winds its way through farm country.
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Chris Baldwin (OUCH-Maxxis) was riding well today and racked up some KOM
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The break gets even more time on the field.
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Victor Hugo Pena (Rock Racing) made a long trip back to the US and all
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Even the animals along the course were enjoying the race today...
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Chris Baldwin (OUCH-Maxxis) back on the front of the break again.
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Francisco Mancebo (Rock Racing) giving good effort on the front of the
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Jeff Louder (BMC) made the break and will be one to watch in the overall
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The break continued to work well together throughout the day.
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It was all up and down heading towards the finish.
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Rock Racing continues to drive the pace at the front.
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A huge number of riders started the stage today.
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Rolly hills today as the field approaches the King of the Mountains point.
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The field tries in vain to get back some time on the break.
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The women’s peloton stays bunched up until nearly 10 kilometres to go.
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Andrea Dvorak (Colavita-Sutter Home) patrols the front of the field.
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Rebecca Much (Webcor) wears the Women’s Prestige Series best young rider
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Rachel Warner (Group Health) launches a vicious attack with the end looming.
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Rachel Warner (Group Health) tries her hardest to hold off the group.
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Evelyn Stevens (Webcor) takes the win after a long field sprint.
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Women’s Stage 1 podium: Tina Pic (Colavita), Evelyn Stevens (Webcor) and
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The men’s peloton passes by the well known Smith Rock area as the day
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The break launches off the front and starts to get a gap on the field.
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Chris Baldwin (OUCH-Maxxis) figured in to the break right from the start.
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Tom Zirbel (Bissell) takes it easy in the bunch with team-mates up the
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Tony Cruz (BMC) comes to the front of the break as they gain more time
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Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell) attacked far out and got a gap quickly.
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