Tirreno - Adriatico (2014) Photos; Stage 5: Amatrice → Guardiagrele, 190 km
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One of the pre-race favorites, Nairo Quintana, signing in		share this photo
Beautiful start in Amatrice for what would turn out to be an epic stage finish		share this photo
With an early break up the road, Quintana and Contador attacking the peloton from 40 km out. Conversations with Quintana: “I spoke to Nairo at the foot of the Passo Lanciano. Soon after the start, he had no team left. I still had Kreuziger. I thought the best strategy was to stay on Nairo’s wheel and then attack at the end of the stage, but instead I managed to open a gap. I’m happy because I was able to build a good advantage and stay away to the finish. I’m in good shape, and confident, hence the long attack today.“		share this photo
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Contador dropping Quintana with about 30 km still to go		share this photo
Finish profile with a maximum of 30%		share this photo
30% at Guardiagrele		share this photo
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You don't often see the paperboy weave at the front of the race		share this photo
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2nd Simon GESCHKE (GIANT-SHIMANO) + 6s after being part of the early break		share this photo
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Nairo QUINTANA Alexander (MOVISTAR) moved up to 2nd on GC + 2:08		share this photo
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A dominating win by Alberto Contador after a 40 km attack		share this photo
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This mornings race leader Michal KWIATKOWSKI (OMEGA PHARMA - QUICK-STEP) dropped out of the top 10 after finishing well back in 38th + 6:02		share this photo
Overhead shot of the finishing climb with trailing riders		share this photo
Your stage 5 winner, Alberto Contador. “I wouldn’t say it’s my best win on Italian soil because winning the Giro was incredible for me and, of all the Grand Tours I’ve won, it left me with wonderful memories.”		share this photo
The sheriff is back in a big way		share this photo
A cagey veteran now. “My preparation has been stress-free this winter. I have isolated myself a bit, I’ve turned down any commitments that could have taken time out from training. I’ve ridden many metres of climbing in training camps, and I’ve kept my mouth closed to keep my weight down, which becomes harder as you get older. You saw the results today, although the year has just begun, and I’m still lacking some race rhythm. My weight is good, but I still need to give my legs the tone they need for my big objectives later in the season.”		share this photo
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Big GC lead too (over 2 minutes) heading into a flat stage and the short final day time trial		share this photo
Might as well go into full celebratory mode now.		share this photo
Tirreno - Adriatico (2014) Photos; Stage 5: Amatrice → Guardiagrele, 190 km
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