Events for stage Lock Haven - Kane
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6/2/2013 21h56min
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Lance Le Noir (LG) is trying to stay in front of the peloton.
Ryan Dupond (LG) has sought protection from the wind behind Kallenberger
Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if G.Chuka, T.Rachovee can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work.
James Jacoby (Asics) is trying to counter!
The escapees have now put a minute between themselves and the peloton.
The peloton doesn't seem too worried about the breakaway. Perhaps they underestimate the danger.
Attack by Evan Tomkins.
Attack by 4 riders. (V.Bayer, E.Johaccae, B.Kahn, G.Faulk)
Mikhail Trofimov (Emu Export) is trying to stick to the wheels of the attackers.
The peloton continues to lay down a fast pace
With more than 2 minutes on the peloton, the breakaway is beginning to look more convincing.
The peloton is un-panicked and the pace is nice and easy.
Ryan Dupond (LG) is well placed on the wheel of Karoly Kallenberger (LG).
The peloton has started to reel-in the breakaway group.
The peloton doesn't seem to have any intentions of pursuing the breakaway riders today.
Another crash in the peloton. Viktor Hydek (Radfahren) is part of it and he's having trouble getting back on his feet.
Karoly Kallenberger (LG) is going to spend a large part of the day in front of his leader, Ryan Dupond (LG)
We're already at the half-way stage.
The peloton is un-panicked and the pace is nice and easy.
Ryan Dupond (LG) has sought protection from the wind behind Kallenberger
It's over ! The peloton didn't give them a chance.
The peloton has increased the tempo
Steffe Omlet (ExxonMobil) wins the intermediate sprint.
2nd Gunter De Cuman (ExxonMobil).
3rd Blake Caldwell (YouTube).
Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Lance Le Noir (LG) seems to be well aware of that.
Nobody seems to be keen on pursuit. The peloton is slowing down.
Only 65 kilometres left to the finish line. Things will now start to get serious.
James Orr (YouTube) wins the mountain sprint.
2nd Hamm Tortellino (YouTube).
3rd Joshua Lorah (YouTube).
Attack by Vitaliy Bayer.
Attack by James Jacoby.
The escapees have now put a minute between themselves and the peloton.
Hernani Valerio (Commonwealth) has fallen inside the peloton. Luckily enough, no other rider has been affected.
Karoly Kallenberger (LG) is going to spend a large part of the day in front of his leader, Ryan Dupond (LG)
There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : J.Jacoby, V.Bayer.
James Jacoby (Asics) wins the mountain sprint.
2nd Vitaliy Bayer (ING+).
3rd Joshua Lorah (YouTube).
The gap with the breakaway is beginning to shorten as the peloton seems set on denying them victory.
The peloton moves up a gear and the speed increases.
Pierre Antoine-Deville (LG) has placed an attack. He's out to get some points towards the polka dot jersey.
Attack by Haralia Holines.
The peloton has reeled-in the breakaway.
Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if J.Jacoby, V.Bayer can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work.
We are getting close to the finish. There are only 15 kilometres left to go.
The peloton has increased the tempo
Haralia Holines (Bianchi) may have been badly placed at the back, but he is certainly losing contact with the head of the group.
We are definitely headed for a bunch sprint unless some brave rider attempts a last-ditch effort.
Only 5 km to go. It's now or never !
Edward Van Acker (ExxonMobil) is the first to launch the final sprint
Lance Le Noir (LG) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint !
Kasper Czechowski (LG) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint !
Edward Van Acker (ExxonMobil) was the fastest rider today. He took the mass sprint !
2nd Tyler Anderson (YouTube).
3rd Klaus Villyn (ExxonMobil).