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05.23-Tour of California: Stage 8

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  • As expected, the attacks started early, with Cervelo animating things from the off...

    As expected, the attacks started early, with Cervelo animating things from the off...

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  • The next attack came from Kelly Benefits and Jelly Belly - trying to gets some glory for their American sponsors, but to no avail...

    The next attack came from Kelly Benefits and Jelly Belly - trying to gets some glory for their American sponsors, but to no avail...

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  • Cancellara helped bring that attack back, and continued to keep the pressure on as they began the first of four trips up "Rock Store" climb.

    Cancellara helped bring that attack back, and continued to keep the pressure on as they began the first of four trips up "Rock Store" climb.

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  • Rollin was the next to go from Cervelo, would this one stick?

    Rollin was the next to go from Cervelo, would this one stick?

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  • Now Robbie Hunter gives it a go one the early stages of the climb.

    Now Robbie Hunter gives it a go one the early stages of the climb.

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  • but soon the peloton is back together and Popopvych is now setting the pace.

    but soon the peloton is back together and Popopvych is now setting the pace.

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  • Rollin and Zajicek are now trying to get away, but not on a penny farthing...

    Rollin and Zajicek are now trying to get away, but not on a penny farthing...

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  • Rollin and Zajicek have a few seconds on the pack as they take the hairpin on Mullholand Highway, the "Rock Store" climb...

    Rollin and Zajicek have a few seconds on the pack as they take the hairpin on Mullholand Highway, the "Rock Store" climb...

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  • The two escapees were abosorbed near the top of the KOM - now Rogers sits comfortably in a lead pack that has grown to about 45 riders on the descent...

    The two escapees were abosorbed near the top of the KOM - now Rogers sits comfortably in a lead pack that has grown to about 45 riders on the descent...

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  • Hincapie as well has made this early selection. The course has broken the peloton into three groups.

    Hincapie as well has made this early selection. The course has broken the peloton into three groups.

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  • The Garmin marching orders on the day were to go hard and to take it to the peloton.

    The Garmin marching orders on the day were to go hard and to take it to the peloton.

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  • Pujols and Rabou have attacked on the steep part of the climb... the Americans are trying to rival the tifosi it seems...

    Pujols and Rabou have attacked on the steep part of the climb... the Americans are trying to rival the tifosi it seems...

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  • The peloton chases on the technical descent.

    The peloton chases on the technical descent.

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  • In the third group, the riders seem pretty relaxed. Almost half the field will abandon or not make the time cut today on this brutal final stage.

    In the third group, the riders seem pretty relaxed. Almost half the field will abandon or not make the time cut today on this brutal final stage.

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  • Zabriskie is also in the lead group, working out how he can gain valuable seconds on his rivals.

    Zabriskie is also in the lead group, working out how he can gain valuable seconds on his rivals.

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  • Rogers looks unbeatable...

    Rogers looks unbeatable...

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  • Can Levi pull a winning move out of his hat?

    Can Levi pull a winning move out of his hat?

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  • A break of seven has emerged, including Rabou, Hincapie, and Popovych, among others... the Pope runs along to bless the move.

    A break of seven has emerged, including Rabou, Hincapie, and Popovych, among others... the Pope runs along to bless the move.

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  • The peloton climbs Mullholland Highway in pursuit - all the GC leaders are in this group.

    The peloton climbs Mullholland Highway in pursuit - all the GC leaders are in this group.

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  • Rogers climbing smoothly, marked my Levi as he tries to work out a winning starategy.

    Rogers climbing smoothly, marked my Levi as he tries to work out a winning starategy.

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  • George seems to be the focus of the break today, after his performace came up short on the Queen stage to Big Bear Lake, is today to be his day?

    George seems to be the focus of the break today, after his performace came up short on the Queen stage to Big Bear Lake, is today to be his day?

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  • On the final trip up the climb, the seven have been reduced to three; Cervelo's Pujol is hoping to keep the break away as they near the KOM, but attacks from the back will bring two others up to this group...

    On the final trip up the climb, the seven have been reduced to three; Cervelo's Pujol is hoping to keep the break away as they near the KOM, but attacks from the back will bring two others up to this group...

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  • Ryder Hesjdal has won the day, easily coming around Horner's early move for the line.

    Ryder Hesjdal has won the day, easily coming around Horner's early move for the line.

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  • Michael Rogers raises his fist as he crosses the line. He secured his victory by staying with Zabriskie and Leipheimer today.

    Michael Rogers raises his fist as he crosses the line. He secured his victory by staying with Zabriskie and Leipheimer today.

    AToCGarmin SlipstreamHTC COLUMBIALEIPHEIMEROverall WinnerROGERSRadioShackZABRISKIEstage 8

  • Ryder seems happy with his last day's efforts.

    Ryder seems happy with his last day's efforts.

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  • The final jersey winners: King of the Mountains Rabou of Team Type 1; Overall Winner Michael Rogers of HTC Columbia; Points and Young Rider Sagan of Liquigas; and the stage 8 Breakaway from Cancer Most Courageous Rider - Popovych of RadioShack.

    The final jersey winners: King of the Mountains Rabou of Team Type 1; Overall Winner Michael Rogers of HTC Columbia; Points and Young Rider Sagan of Liquigas; and the stage 8 Breakaway from Cancer Most Courageous Rider - Popovych of RadioShack.

    AToCHTC COLUMBIALiquigasPopovychROGERSRabouRadioShackSaganTeam Type 1stage 8

  • The overall GC podium - Dave Z seems to be coaching the others on where to send the champagne....

    The overall GC podium - Dave Z seems to be coaching the others on where to send the champagne....

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  • The sweet spray of success!

    The sweet spray of success!

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  • Michael Rogers - winner of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California!

    Michael Rogers - winner of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California!

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