Tom Danielson has unleashed a vicious attack within the first kilometer as they climb the hill to Ft. Lewis College...
The peloton is strung out in pursuit of the early attack as they pass the Durango Silverton steam locomotive.
To no ones surprise, it is Jens Voigt at the pointed end of the escape.
The peloton turns onto the beginning of the first KoM...
The skies ahead look dark and forboding... for the escape? or for the catch?
Team Type 1 have moved to the front and are setting the pace along with Spidertech... they're holding the gap at around 5 minutes.
The escape has three Garmin Sharp riders; Zabriskie and Stetina are with Danielson.
Danielson continues to press the escape's advantage, but they'll soon be joined another group...,
Near the first KoM - Joshua Atkins is in the 22 man escape...
As the peloton ramps up the pace to reel in the break, BMC discuss tactics as Taylor Phinney leads the pursuit...
The escape is still looking strong as the sun breaks through the overcast skies...
Astana have come to the front to work with BMC and soon the gap, and the rain come down quickly.
Danielson has lifted the pace again on Lizard Head Pass; Nibali has accellerated and is bringing Stetina along with him.
Nibali, Stetina and Beltran will soon bridge back up to Danielson.
Near the last summit of the day, the foursome try to sustain their advantage - can they hold off the peloton?
No - The group re-integrated on the descent and Farrar has takin a convincing win in Telluride!
Garmin look proud, as they should be - with Farrar with the GC lead, Danielson with the Climbing lead, and Stetina awarded the most aggressive rider.