The stage goes from an alpine setting to an arid valley and back.
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Patrick McCarty celebrates his stage win at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort.
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Mach lost more than minute to Creed and de Maar.
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Mach lost contact when Creed attacked up the final climb and de Maar followed.
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Race winner Patrick McCarty gets a feed from United Healthcare.
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The racers had a special Team Oregon fairy to see them off for the Queen
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De Maar drove the pace up the steep finishing pitch to Mt. Hood Meadows
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Mt Hood peaks out of the background. The Wy
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De Maar tastes the fruits of his victory.
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UnitedHealthcare had just three riders to control the race for de Maar.
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