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Tour of California Stage 3: Auburn > Modesto, 196.2kms (Photos by Will Swetnam)

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  • Ben Swift is all smiles as he starts the day in the race leaders Golden jersey.

    Ben Swift is all smiles as he starts the day in the race leaders Golden jersey.

    AToCStage 3Swiftleaders jerseysky

  • The peloton rolls through Auburn at the start of stage 3.

    The peloton rolls through Auburn at the start of stage 3.

    AToCPELOTONSCENERYStage 3

  • The peloton crosses the Rainbow Bridge near Fulsom California during Stage 3.

    The peloton crosses the Rainbow Bridge near Fulsom California during Stage 3.

    AToCBRIDGEPELOTONSCENERYStage 3

  • Sky is on the front as the peloton climbs a small hill in the rain. The gap is now just shy of seven minutes.

    Sky is on the front as the peloton climbs a small hill in the rain. The gap is now just shy of seven minutes.

    AToCPELOTONSCENERYStage 3sky

  • The route today wound around, up and over the small hills of central California.

    The route today wound around, up and over the small hills of central California.

    AToCPELOTONStage 3

  • A nasty cross wind has the peloton creating echelons as they chase the escape.

    A nasty cross wind has the peloton creating echelons as they chase the escape.

    AToCECHELONPELOTONStage 3

  • The peloton is cheered as they pass through the town of Ione.

    The peloton is cheered as they pass through the town of Ione.

    AToCSCENERYStage 3

  • Sky protected the jersey well - with someone near the front most of the day.

    Sky protected the jersey well - with someone near the front most of the day.

    AToCPELOTONStage 3sky

  • Ben Swift enjoys his time in Gold, will today bring a second win for him and Team Sky?...

    Ben Swift enjoys his time in Gold, will today bring a second win for him and Team Sky?...

    AToCStage 3. swiftleaders jersey

  • The peloton is steadily reeling back the break. I was just shy of seven minutes, now it is just half that.

    The peloton is steadily reeling back the break. I was just shy of seven minutes, now it is just half that.

    AToCPELOTONSCENERYStage 3

  • Dorey Holte escorts the peloton up a small climb during stage 3

    Dorey Holte escorts the peloton up a small climb during stage 3

    AToCHOLTEPELOTONStage 3

  • Ryder Hesjedal and Thor Hushovd, perhaps they're discussing strategy for the sprint.

    Ryder Hesjedal and Thor Hushovd, perhaps they're discussing strategy for the sprint.

    AToCGARMINHESJEDALHUSHOVDStage 3

  • David Zabriskie, along with the other teams' favorites, sat in and saved their energy for tomorrow's first climbing stage.

    David Zabriskie, along with the other teams' favorites, sat in and saved their energy for tomorrow's first climbing stage.

    AToCGARMINStage 3ZABRISKIE

  • The break has been caught just a few miles from the finishing circuits. The sprinters' teams are all at the fore... Liquigas, Sky, Saxo, and HTC.

    The break has been caught just a few miles from the finishing circuits. The sprinters' teams are all at the fore... Liquigas, Sky, Saxo, and HTC.

    AToCPELOTONStage 3

  • With one lap to go, Saxo, HTC, and Spider Tech are on the front, but the rainbow jersey is moving forward.

    With one lap to go, Saxo, HTC, and Spider Tech are on the front, but the rainbow jersey is moving forward.

    AToCStage 3final circuit

  • With the win, Greg Henderson takes the overall lead of the Amgen Tour of California after stage 3

    With the win, Greg Henderson takes the overall lead of the Amgen Tour of California after stage 3

    AToCGold JerseyHENDERSONStage 3Stage Winnersky

  • The "H"s have it... Henderson over Haedo and Hushovd.

    The "H"s have it... Henderson over Haedo and Hushovd.

    AToCGARMINHAEDOHENDERSONHUSHOVDPODIUMSaxo BankStage 3sky

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