
Shelley Evans (USA National Team) took her UCI wins tally to three, all
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These women are likely to keep their jersey's to the race's conclusion,
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USA National Team and AIS Australia Women
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Strength in numbers in the break for the NZ National Team.
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Jo Kiesanowski (NZ National Team) bridges across to the three leaders.
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Rushlee Buchanan (NZ National Team) has joined the two leaders.
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Amber Neben is protected by her USA National Team teammates.
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Two riders have broken clear, Vicki Whitelaw (Lotto Ladies team) and Serena
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Rushlee Buchanan (NZ National Team) working hard in the peloton.
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Kirsty Broun (AIS Australia Women
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The peloton has reformed after the descent as they enter the township
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Linda Villumsen (NZ National Team) leads the remnants of the peloton.
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Ruth Corset (MB Team), Amber Neben (USA National Team) and Elizabeth Jacobs
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USA National Team leads the peloton going into the climb over the Pahiatua
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Two riders have slipped off the front early.
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Yellow Jersey wearer Amber Neben (USA National Team) signs in.
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Stage 5 podium (L-R): Liu Xin (Giant Pro Cycling Team), Shelley Evans
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Shelley Evans (USA National Team) pulls on the yellow leader's jersey
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