Another flat stage for the sprinters. Favourites again Bazayev and Park with Haedo proving a good form wanting a 2nd win.
2 riders attacked this morning. So again a pretty small breakaway.
Mario Vogt
Bob Jungels
decide the first sprint in this order with Bazajev being 3rd.
Hollister is doing the pace behind but actually they look pretty happy with this attack.
Again Vogt is the only one being interested in the bonus seconds, so Jungels isn`t chellenge him. Again Bazajev wins the sprint in the peloton for third.
Half of the stage is done and the first mid stage attacks. Remberto Jaramillo Adrian Laidler
Also Kevin Seeldraeyers gives it a try.
With Manuel Quinziato once again completing this row of attacks.
At the 3rd sprint it`s again Vogt being first ahead of the newly joined Quinziato and Laidler.
But Hollister is already seeing them. Behind them the favourites Gadret, Kiserlovski and Sicard.
With 20km to go Jungels doesn`t want to give up like the others and attacks.
But it will be hard for him as Meiji and Pirelli are supporting Hollister now in the peloton.
With 15km to go Khalmuratov falls on the wet asphalt. After Lewis yesterday they have another climber out of the GC fight.
With all riders being caught Meiji makes serious and sends most of their riders to the front. Also Kiserlovski is trying to avoid any crashes.
And there we have one on the last small hills. It`s Brice Feillu crashing into Kelderman.
Meanwhile some attacks.
Former breakaway riders Quinziato Jaramillo Laidler
and also Sicard Lewis
and Montenegro
This is far too dangerous for Meiji,so they start the sprint extremely early.
So the attackers had no chance. On the other side Park and Manan are too early in the wind and other sprinters behind them can take profit from their move. Again Haedo has the best wheel behind Bazajev. Also Sonnery still in a great position. Nothing to see from Anuawar, De Fauw or Gavazzi.
No chance for the Meiji duo today. On the left Bazajev overtakes them easily pulling Haedo while Sonnery pulls Feillu on the right.
Today he was strong enough. Assan Bazajev wins the 4th stage and the leader jersey ahead of Haedo and Sonnery. With Moreno being 5th Jayco did pretty well without any big sprinter here.
4th stage and the 4th time another race leader. Haedo will get the point jersey, while Sicard will wear the Youth jersey instead. Kairelis can wear the KoM jersey for another day.
