
The race has fractured into many small groups after the climb up Te Wharau
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Prime Estate Team and USA National Team lead the peloton.
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Sprint points were up for grabs early in Stage 2, won by Kirsty Broun
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The NZCT New Zealand National Team pose for a photo at the head of the
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Shelley Evans (USA National Team) ponders the day ahead.
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Linda Villumsen (New Zealand National Team) rides tempo as the peloton
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Cath Cheatley of (New Zealand National Team) leads a reduced peloton over
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Riders strung out on the descent.
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Riders tackle the first obstacle of the day, one of two climbs on Pakaraka
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Karen Fulton (Lightspeed Team) creates the first real break of the day,
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Alison Starnes (USA National Team) rides in the peloton.
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Jessica Jollly of the Cyclosport Team in the peloton.
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A Chinese rider tries to bring the peloton to life.
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Riders meander through some on New Zealand
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Racing is underway on Stage 1 of the NZCT Women
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Shelley Evans (USA National Team) wins ahead of Ruth Corset (Nashua Ladies
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The jersey wearers celebrate on the podium
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Linda Villumsen leads the New Zealand women's National Team
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