Thompson Bucks 2012 winner, Jesse Anthony (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) signs in with hopes for a repeat.
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The field looks strung out on the downhill - but the sky has cleared.
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With a few laps to go, Allan Rigo (Champion Systems p/b Stan's notubes) takes a shot and gets out front.
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Jesse Anthony (Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategy) breaks with three laps left and takes a lead.
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Team Smart Shop/Mountain Khakis responds with a 4 rider wolf pack and chases him down.
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The entire field takes a breath in anticipation of the final lap.
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With a super quick move, Joey Rosskopf (BMC/Hincapie Sportswear) takes a flyer for the entire last lap.
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Rosskopf (BMC/Hincapie Sportswear) manages to pull it off taking a first place victory.
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Thompson Bucks 2012 winner, Jesse Anthony (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies) signs in with hopes for a repeat.
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Miss Philadelphia 2013 joins the Thompson family sponsors on the final day's podium to assist with the jersey presentation.
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America's fastest growing sport rides by some friends enjoying an old fashioned viewing mode: Porchsurfing.
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Ryan Mele (Stan's notubes p/b Proferrin) had an active day, making a few breaks.
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A heroic effort from Paul Martin (Panther/Bakehouse) yielded a 10-lap solo break- just amazing considering the very strong field.
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The field lines up for the start and are issued a 'one lap wrap for lightening' warning.
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A member of the Bissell team tries to keep up with the changing weather by taking a quick shower before the start.
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Yesterday's best climber and current King of the Mountains jersey holder, Gerardo Robles (Stage 17-CyLance) gets a call up for the start.
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Despite weather warnings, the take off looks great.
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Dan Zmolik (Stan's notubes p/b Proferrin) takes a tight corner as he tries to push a break.
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Jesse Anthony (Optum p/b Kelly Benefits Strategies) make a break and takes Joey Rosskopf (BMC/Hincapie Sportswear) with him.
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The tricky decent has Daniel Katz (Stage 17-Cylance) with both hands on the breaks.
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The field tries not to be distracted by the scenery because the course is so technical with over eight corners.
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John Loehner aka J-LO (Stan's notubes p/b Proferrin) stays focused and steady.
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A member of the Bissell team tries to keep up with the changing weather by taking a quick shower before the start.
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