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05.16-Tour of California: Stage 1

Stage 1: Nevada City > Sacramento, 167.7 km     Next >
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  • A star studded field rolls out of Nevada City to start the first stage of the Amgen Tour of California.

    A star studded field rolls out of Nevada City to start the first stage of the Amgen Tour of California.

    ARMSTRONGAToCLEIPHEIMERPELOTONSCENERYSCHLECKStage 1VOIGTZabriskie

  • Tho it seems Tom Boonen had a problem in the neutral zone - a portent for his day ahead?

    Tho it seems Tom Boonen had a problem in the neutral zone - a portent for his day ahead?

    AToCBOONENStage 1

  • Zabriskie at the front at the start of the stage.

    Zabriskie at the front at the start of the stage.

    AToCGARMINStage 1Zabriskie

  • They've delayed the "start" beyond KM 0 to allow Boonen and a Cervelo rider to re-join the peloton.

    They've delayed the "start" beyond KM 0 to allow Boonen and a Cervelo rider to re-join the peloton.

    AToCStage 1

  • The Timeboard has it right...

    The Timeboard has it right...

    AToCStage 1

  • Fairly early, an attack has ben launched by Bissel's Mach, as United Helthcare's Marc De Maar pulls through...

    Fairly early, an attack has ben launched by Bissel's Mach, as United Helthcare's Marc De Maar pulls through...

    AToCStage 1

  • ...soon to be joined by BMC's Chad Beyer and Rabobank's Maarten Tjallingii.

    ...soon to be joined by BMC's Chad Beyer and Rabobank's Maarten Tjallingii.

    AToCStage 1

  • Two young fans await the race near the bottom of the KOM climb

    Two young fans await the race near the bottom of the KOM climb

    AToCStage 1

  • ...and cheer with enthusiasm as the breakaway begins their climb.

    ...and cheer with enthusiasm as the breakaway begins their climb.

    AToCStage 1

  • The peloton snakes down Old Auburn Foresthill Road, keeping the break to under five minutes.

    The peloton snakes down Old Auburn Foresthill Road, keeping the break to under five minutes.

    AToCStage 1scenery

  • Levi Leipheimer sits in the lead pack as the peloton climbs highway 49 towards the KOM.

    Levi Leipheimer sits in the lead pack as the peloton climbs highway 49 towards the KOM.

    AToCLEIPHEIMERRADIO SHACKStage 1

  • Cozza was ensuring Zabriskie a safe ride today...

    Cozza was ensuring Zabriskie a safe ride today...

    AToCCOZZAGARMINStage 1Zabriskie

  • Danielson also was near the front of the pack at the base of the climb.

    Danielson also was near the front of the pack at the base of the climb.

    AToCStage 1

  • Lars Bak of HTC Columbia easily leads the peloton up towards the first KOM past Dore Holte.

    Lars Bak of HTC Columbia easily leads the peloton up towards the first KOM past Dore Holte.

    AToCFANHolteHTC COLUMBIAStage 1

  • Cervelo and Jelly Belly have sent a few riders forward now that the peloton is holding the lead steady...

    Cervelo and Jelly Belly have sent a few riders forward now that the peloton is holding the lead steady...

    AToCStage 1scenery

  • ...which means a flat by Wilson doesn't worry him...

    ...which means a flat by Wilson doesn't worry him...

    AToCGARMINMECHANICStage 1Wilsonflat

  • ...and allows Voigt and Cavendish to take a natural break before the wind-up for the finish.

    ...and allows Voigt and Cavendish to take a natural break before the wind-up for the finish.

    AToCStage 1voigt

  • It does mean that Wilson will be bringing some bottles back forward with him.

    It does mean that Wilson will be bringing some bottles back forward with him.

    AToCGARMINStage 1Wilsonbottlesteam car

  • Nope - no urgency in the peloton...

    Nope - no urgency in the peloton...

    AToCStage 1peloton

  • The break knows it is just a matter of time but they keep the pressure on...

    The break knows it is just a matter of time but they keep the pressure on...

    AToCStage 1

  • HTC Columbia riders wonder if the Porsche Speedster might be a better way to catch the break.

    HTC Columbia riders wonder if the Porsche Speedster might be a better way to catch the break.

    AToCHTC COLUMBIAPORSCHEsceneryStage 1

  • Cancellara was most likely happy that the pace wasn't too demanding today as he's been a touch under the weather.

    Cancellara was most likely happy that the pace wasn't too demanding today as he's been a touch under the weather.

    AToCStage 1CancellaraSaxo Bank

  • Lance also stayed well protected in the pack all day.

    Lance also stayed well protected in the pack all day.

    AToCStage 1ArmstrongRadioShack

  • A token Cervelo rider works with HTC.

    A token Cervelo rider works with HTC.

    AToCStage 1HTC Columbia

  • ...while Levi shares a joke with Andy Schleck.

    ...while Levi shares a joke with Andy Schleck.

    AToCStage 1LeipheimerSchleck

  • The break was caught about 12 miles from the finish, but two riders ended up in leaders jerseys at the end of their hard days work.

    The break was caught about 12 miles from the finish, but two riders ended up in leaders jerseys at the end of their hard days work.

    AToCStage 1

  • Entering Sacramento's city center, Lars Bak sets a blistering pace as the peloton nears the finish line start the first of three finishing circuits.

    Entering Sacramento's city center, Lars Bak sets a blistering pace as the peloton nears the finish line start the first of three finishing circuits.

    AToCBAKHTC COLUMBIAStage 1

  • Mark Cavendish wins the first stage of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California

    Mark Cavendish wins the first stage of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California

    ATOCCAVENDISHFINISHwinnerTOUR OF CALIFORNIA STAGE 1HAEDO

  • The circuits were not routine for Hincapie, he's showing some dirt and scrapes from a nasty fall...

    The circuits were not routine for Hincapie, he's showing some dirt and scrapes from a nasty fall...

    AToCBMCHINCAPIEPOST CRASHStage 1

  • ...which also caught out Tom Boonen.

    ...which also caught out Tom Boonen.

    AToCBOONENPOST CRASHQuick StepStage 1

  • Cavendish seems to enjoy the spoils of his victory, the leader's yellow jersey...

    Cavendish seems to enjoy the spoils of his victory, the leader's yellow jersey...

    AToCCAVENDISHHTC COLUMBUIAPODIUMStage 1YELLOW JERSEY

  • and his favorite color - the green jersey too.

    and his favorite color - the green jersey too.

    AToCCAVENDISHGreen JerseyHTC COLUMBIAPODIUMStage 1

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