Tour de Suisse (2012) Photos; Stage 5: Trimbach/Olten → Gansingen, 193 km
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Today's break slogging through another day in the rain		share this photo
The break, represented by seven different teams, starting the first of two circuits around Gansingen.		share this photo
With the break having enough representation from the sprinter teams, the peloton was ineffective at reeling them in		share this photo
The rain stopped for the break on the first circuit. In the break were: Klaas Lodewyck (BMC) and Daniel Oss (Liquigas-Cannondale), Ruben Perez (Euskaltel-Euskadi), Sebastien Minard (AG2R), Karsten Kroon (Saxo Bank), Vladimir Isaichev (Katusha) and Salvatore Puccio (Sky)		share this photo
The weather improved from the last time around; the break passing through Gansingen for the final circuit		share this photo
The front and rear of the peloton as they pass through Gansingen		share this photo
With none of the riders in the break being a treat on GC, Movistar allowed a large gap to open up		share this photo
There was lots of attacks and counterattacks from the break in the final kms during the third approach to Gansingen		share this photo
In the end, Vladimir Isaichev (Katusha) powered his way to his first pro win with a enough of a margin to through up a one-armed victory salute before crossing the line. 2nd was Ruben Perez (Euskaltel-Euskadi), who tried to pip him at the line.		share this photo
3rd Salvatore Puccio (Sky Procycling), 4th Karsten Kroon (Saxo Bank)		share this photo
More than a eleven minutes later, Elia Viviani (Liquigas-Cannondale) won the field sprint for 8th		share this photo
The broom wagon came through shortly after the peloton		share this photo
Your stage 5 winner, Russia's Vladimir Isaichev (Katusha)		share this photo
The 26 year-old, 4th year pro enjoying his first win		share this photo
Rui Costa (Movistar) gets another Yellow Jersey as once again there were no changes at the top of the GC for the third day in a row		share this photo
Vladimir Isaichev (Katusha) also took the Green KOM jersey off the back of Frank Schleck today		share this photo
Tour de Suisse (2012) Photos; Stage 5: Trimbach/Olten → Gansingen, 193 km
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