Tour of California (2013) Photos; Stage 1: Escondido → Escondido, 103 mi |
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Peter Sagan and Philippe Gilbert say good morning prior to the start in Escondido | share this photo |
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The rollout from Escondido | share this photo |
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Ben Jacques-Maynes hanging loose off the front | share this photo |
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Barbie enjoying the nice weather | share this photo |
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The break reaching the first sprint at mile 20 in Ramona | share this photo |
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Francesco Mancebo (5 Hour Energy) correctly forecasted early on that he would finish second on the opening stage | share this photo |
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The break after a food stop at a local general store? | share this photo |
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Peloton approaching the 2nd KOM, Mt Palomar, the highest point of this year's race at 5400 ft | share this photo |
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The pace wasn't very fast due to the heat | share this photo |
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Tyler Wren attacks at the 2nd KOM | share this photo |
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Bert Grabsch leads the chase | share this photo |
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NetApp heating things up with the temperature hitting 105F | share this photo |
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Schleck and Busche followed Mancebo | share this photo |
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This guy has been at just about every Tour of California | share this photo |
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The break had 4:30 approaching the final climb, Cote Grand, with 23 miles to go | share this photo |
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The peloton reeling in the break | share this photo |
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James Stemper (5 Hour Energy) and Carter Jones (Bissell Cycling) were the two remaing survivors of the original break | share this photo |
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Michael Rogers returns to racing in California | share this photo |
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Omega Pharma and Cannondale driving the chase | share this photo |
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The late two man break succeeds on stage 1 in Escondido. Lieuwe WESTRA (VACANSOLEIL-DCM) wins ahead of Francisco MANCEBO (5 HOUR ENERGY) with the peloton blurry in the background six seconds back. | share this photo |
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The margin of victory | share this photo |
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In the distance, Peter Sagan in the Cannondale green is driving to the line to take 3rd + 6s. | share this photo |
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Your sunbaked Stage 1 winner, Lieuwe WESTRA (VACANSOLEIL-DCM) | share this photo |
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Your Stage 1 podium, 2nd Francisco MANCEBO (5 HOUR ENERGY) s.t., 1st Lieuwe WESTRA (VACANSOLEIL-DCM) 4:31:33, 3rd Peter SAGAN (CANNONDALE) + 6s | share this photo |
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The jersey leaders after the first day | share this photo |
Tour of California (2013) Photos; Stage 1: Escondido → Escondido, 103 mi |
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