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05.18-Tour of California: Stage 3

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  • The peloton rolls out under sunny skies from San Francisco...

    The peloton rolls out under sunny skies from San Francisco...

    AToCstage 3scenerystart

  • They've not started the race, the commisar is holding them almost as neatly as the rows of houses in San Francisco they're leaving behind.

    They've not started the race, the commisar is holding them almost as neatly as the rows of houses in San Francisco they're leaving behind.

    AToCStage 3scenerypeloton

  • Seems there have been enough mechanicals, that they've halted the race witout an official start yet, 3 miles past KM 0.

    Seems there have been enough mechanicals, that they've halted the race witout an official start yet, 3 miles past KM 0.

    AToCStage 3

  • True to their opportunistic form - the peloton have a mass "natural" break.

    True to their opportunistic form - the peloton have a mass "natural" break.

    AToCStage 3peloton

  • As Mick Rogers comes up to ask what's going on, the peloton asks if he's going to take a flyer...

    As Mick Rogers comes up to ask what's going on, the peloton asks if he's going to take a flyer...

    AToCStage 3RogersHTC Columbia

  • Soon the race is on, as are the attacks!

    Soon the race is on, as are the attacks!

    AToCStage 3Peloton

  • Eisel shows his super descending form, topping 55 mph on the descent...

    Eisel shows his super descending form, topping 55 mph on the descent...

    AToCStage 3EiselHTC Columbia

  • ... but the peloton soon swallows this attempted escape as well.

    ... but the peloton soon swallows this attempted escape as well.

    AToCStage 3EiselPeloton

  • The pace along the seashore is claiming its first victim, Anthony will soon retire.

    The pace along the seashore is claiming its first victim, Anthony will soon retire.

    AToCStage 3AnthonyKelly Benefits

  • Jens is still looking strong as he comes back to the peloton from a natural break.

    Jens is still looking strong as he comes back to the peloton from a natural break.

    AToCStage 3VoigtCervelo

  • The weather has gone cold and wet on the Tunitus Creek climb through the redwoods...

    The weather has gone cold and wet on the Tunitus Creek climb through the redwoods...

    AToCStage 3scenery

  • Even fog at the top has complicated our ability to move forward...

    Even fog at the top has complicated our ability to move forward...

    AToCStage 3scenery

  • After the second KOM - there is a group of five away...

    After the second KOM - there is a group of five away...

    AToCStage 3

  • With Andy Jacques-Maynes leading the charge with his local knowledge, the lead builds to almost five minutes.

    With Andy Jacques-Maynes leading the charge with his local knowledge, the lead builds to almost five minutes.

    AToCStage 3scenerybreak

  • But RadioShack has marshalled the troops to rein them in...

    But RadioShack has marshalled the troops to rein them in...

    AToCStage 3pelotonscenery

  • Muravyev takes a long turn at the front w/ some Cervelo riders working hard as well.

    Muravyev takes a long turn at the front w/ some Cervelo riders working hard as well.

    AToCStage 3muravyevRadioShack

  • Cervelo and RadioShack are now driving the pace on the front...

    Cervelo and RadioShack are now driving the pace on the front...

    AToCStage 3

  • while Rabobank seem to be fueling in preparation for Bonny Doon.

    while Rabobank seem to be fueling in preparation for Bonny Doon.

    AToCStage 3Rabobank

  • Horner's removing his hat, but Levi's nowhere to be seen...

    Horner's removing his hat, but Levi's nowhere to be seen...

    AToCStage 3hornerRadioShack

  • ...till Brajkovic escorts him to the front of the chase.

    ...till Brajkovic escorts him to the front of the chase.

    AToCStage 3LeipheimerBrajkovicRadioShack

  • The last gasp of the breakaway is soon reeled in... but don't feel too bad - his efforts will earn Canadian Will Routley the Most Courageous Rider Jersey at the end of the day.

    The last gasp of the breakaway is soon reeled in... but don't feel too bad - his efforts will earn Canadian Will Routley the Most Courageous Rider Jersey at the end of the day.

    AToCStage 3RoutleyJelly Belly

  • Robbie Hunter and others from Garmin move to the front, whipping the pace for Zabriskie.

    Robbie Hunter and others from Garmin move to the front, whipping the pace for Zabriskie.

    AToCStage 3GarminHunter

  • As Popovich's work is complete, it is now Horner's turn to whip up the pace and fracture the peloton for Levi...

    As Popovich's work is complete, it is now Horner's turn to whip up the pace and fracture the peloton for Levi...

    AToCStage 3HornerRadioShack

  • Soon the selection is made, and Levi, Rogers and Zabriskie leave the others behind.

    Soon the selection is made, and Levi, Rogers and Zabriskie leave the others behind.

    AToCStage 3LeipheimerRogersZabriskieRadoShackHTC ColumbiaGarmin Transitions

  • At the front of the first chase group, Jens Voigt is giving it his all; does he know any other way?

    At the front of the first chase group, Jens Voigt is giving it his all; does he know any other way?

    AToCStage 3VoigtSaxo Bank

  • Lance seems content to stick with the pace of the chase group, not wanting to assist in pulling others forward to the battle ahead.

    Lance seems content to stick with the pace of the chase group, not wanting to assist in pulling others forward to the battle ahead.

    AToCStage 3ArmstrongRadioShack

  • Mick Rogers looks to be on form, will he take the stage?

    Mick Rogers looks to be on form, will he take the stage?

    AToCStage 3RogersHTC Columbia

  • Levi too looks strong...

    Levi too looks strong...

    AToCStage 3LeipheimerRadioShack

  • But it is Dave Zabriskie who holds off a lunge by Rogers at the line to win the day...

    But it is Dave Zabriskie who holds off a lunge by Rogers at the line to win the day...

    AToCStage 3ZabriskieGarmin Transitions

  • ...and the Gold Jersey of the race lead; putting the responsibility for defense in Garmin-Transitions' camp.

    ...and the Gold Jersey of the race lead; putting the responsibility for defense in Garmin-Transitions' camp.

    AToCStage 3podiumZabriskieGold Jersey

  • Meanwhile, Cav seens happy to reclaim the green jersey.

    Meanwhile, Cav seens happy to reclaim the green jersey.

    AToCStage 3cavendishgreen jerseypodium

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