@The Rider: I actually only replaced him on the very last moment
@Ollfardh: There still are 2 stages that suit him well, don't worry.
@: All:Thanks

@jaxika: Thanks

In this short stage the break isn't likely to get much space. Still, some riders try. It takes a while to form a good break. This one with Khieu, Erdin (Atlas) and Henttala (Novo Nordisk) are in it.


The lead quickly increases to 3 minutes and at KoM1 Khieu takes the first points pretty much uncontested.


The pack obviously starts making the pace, but on the 2nd climb the break still has a gap. Khieu is first again and seals the polkadots for tomorrow and the day after as well.


The climb causes a big split in the pack, some outsiders for today like Fortin and Pelucchi miss the cut. Surprisingly all our riders manage to keep up.


With 20kilometers to go Henttala drops out of the break. The 2 leaders have 1min32 to the pack. Khieu also pays the price for his efforts and is dropped by Erdin. With 10kms to go Khieu is reeled in. With 5kms to go, Erdin still has 20 seconds, but the chase is getting more and more organized.


With 2kms to go Erdin is reeled in and Hulsmans and Reda start their lead-outs for their sprinters.


With 1km to go Gavazzi is in the lead, but who's there? Johnnie is trying to come closer. Could he stunt here?


At the finish

Johnnie stunts! He just wins in this field. He beats both Gavazzis, who come 2nd and 3rd. This victory also means we lead all classifications.

@All: Thanks
@Ollfardh: Well, it's the TTT, so we have the points and KoM at least for stage 3, which is positive.