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05.13 - Stage 1: Santa Rosa, 186.5 km

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New Zealander Josh Atkins of the Bontrager LIVESTRONG U23 squad, passes vinyards as the escape extends its lead.
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New Zealander Josh Atkins of the Bontrager LIVESTRONG U23 squad, passes vinyards as the escape extends its lead.

AToCCALIFORNIASanta RosaStage 1

  • Not surprisingly, the Levi Effect was in full force at the start.
  • It isn't long before an escape, animated by Maxime Bouet of AG2R, is up the road...
  • The peloton looks like it is speeding along, but the pace is leisurely; they'll let the break exceed an eleven minute lead.
  • New Zealander Josh Atkins of the Bontrager LIVESTRONG U23 squad, passes vinyards as the escape extends its lead.
  • Levi, marked closely by Horner, was near the front of the main bunch all day; the tape on his leg the most visible sign of his ongoing recovery.
  • The peloton strings out past redwoods as it descends after the second KOM of the day.
  • As it tops the third, there is little time to enjoy the sunny view; the lead is coming down.
  • Jens, doing what he does best, giving 110 percent at the point of the spear to bring back the break.
  • As RadioShack Nissan Trek works to keep Horner near the top of the GC, the pace and the winds off the ocean are taking their toll.
  • The escape begins the Coleman Valley climb, the last rated climb of the day. Can they stay away?
  • Pulled back to under 4 minutes at the base of the climb, the pacemaking duties shift to other teams...
  • It is Garmin who now push the pace for their leader Danielson.
  • The escape speeds down one of the smaller descents on the way back into Santa Rosa, trying to keep their hopes alive.
  • On the last un-rated climb, Ben Jacques-Maynes has lifted the pace; only two of the escape can match him.
  • Now Cannondale are pushing the pace; for Sagan, no doubt.
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