Stage 4: Modbury - Tanunda, 126.5KM, Code: Events for stage Modbury - Tanunda -- 26/4/2013 20h55min -- Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Jacopo Guarnieri (Astana) seems to be well aware of that. Alexsandr Dyachenko (Astana) has sought protection from the wind behind Huffman Nobody seems to be keen on pursuit. The peloton is slowing down. Attack right from the start by Kenny Dehaes (Vacansoleil) who has livened up the race with a vicious explosion of speed. With more than 2 minutes on the peloton, the breakaway is beginning to look more convincing. Attack by Michael Mørkøv. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : M.Mørkøv, V.Isaychev. Attack by 3 riders. (D.Tanner, M.Schär, J.Vermote) Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. Attack by Thomas Dekker. The peloton is un-panicked and the pace is nice and easy. Attack by Lucas Sebastián Haedo. Bad news for the escapees. The peloton has woken up and the gap is melting away. The peloton moves up a gear and the speed increases. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 3 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if L.S.Haedo, K.Dehaes, M.Mørkøv can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : M.Schär, J.Vermote. Michael Schär (BMC) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Kenny Dehaes (Vacansoleil). 3rd Lucas Sebastián Haedo (Cannondale). The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank) has decided to set off alone. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if K.Vandewalle, D.Tanner can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. None of the big teams seem worried by the breakaway. Attack by Thomas Dekker. Attack by Vladimir Isaychev. Oscar Gatto has just suffered a puncture. Instructions are clear for Astana. Anthony Geslin must play safe and stay at the front. Evan Huffman (Astana) is going to spend a large part of the day in front of his leader, Alexsandr Dyachenko (Astana) The riders just arrived at the feeding zone. Half of their work is done. The peloton continues to lay down a fast pace Thomas Dekker (Tout Seul) wins the intermediate sprint. 2nd Michael Mørkøv (Rabobank). 3rd Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank). AG2R La Mondiale is giving its all in order to catch up. Two-thirds of the race is done and only 42 kms are left. Things will now start to get serious. Michael Mørkøv (Rabobank) wins the intermediate sprint. 2nd Thomas Dekker (Tout Seul). 3rd Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank). Evan Huffman (Astana) moves to protect Alexsandr Dyachenko The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Michael Schär (BMC) has decided to set off alone. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 3 riders trying to break away. The names are : J.Vermote, M.Mørkøv, K.Vandewalle. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if C.Meyer, T.Dekker can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Tony Gallopin has just suffered a puncture. Julien Vermote (RadioShack) has a little over a minute, with 20 km still to ride. Has he got the legs ? Lucas Sebastián Haedo (Cannondale) is trying to counter! The gap with the breakaway riders is melting away. There's little hope left for them. Just 15 km to go. The peloton has reeled-in the breakaway. Lucas Sebastián Haedo (Cannondale) may have been badly placed at the back, but he is certainly losing contact with the head of the group. We are definitely headed for a bunch sprint unless some brave rider attempts a last-ditch effort. Raymond Kreder (Garmin) has had a bad fall. He seems to be having some problems so let's hope that it's not serious. Only 5 km to go. It's now or never ! Another crash in the peloton. Thomas Dekker (Tout Seul) is part of it and he's having trouble getting back on his feet. Ouch ! Massive fall within the peloton ! 2 riders are involved. Klaas Lodewyck (BMC) has fallen inside the peloton. Luckily enough, no other rider has been affected. Jack Bobridge (Hoegaarden) is the first to launch the final sprint Arthur Vichot (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Jack Bobridge (Hoegaarden) takes it! He was the fastest of the group. 2nd Bert De Backer (Argos). 3rd Ariel Maximiliano Richeze (Lampre). Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Jacopo Guarnieri (Astana) seems to be well aware of that.
Stage 5: Snapper Point - Old Willunga Hill, 152.0KM, 30Degrees Code: Events for stage Snapper Point - Old Willunga Hill -- 27/4/2013 4h55min -- Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Arthur Vichot (Astana) seems to be well aware of that. Alexsandr Dyachenko (Astana) has sought protection from the wind behind Huffman The peloton has taken its foot off the pedal Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if S.Ponzi, D.Van Winden can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Things are moving at an easy pace, the riders are keeping something back for later on. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : M.Busche, T.Marczynski Attack by Nathan Haas. Attack by Jonathan Cantwell. Yannick Eijssen (BMC) is trying to counter! Attack by Tomas Vaitkus. The escapees have now put a minute between themselves and the peloton. Cameron Wurf (Cannondale) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. Attack by Samuel Dumoulin. The gap with the breakaway is beginning to shorten as the peloton seems set on denying them victory. The peloton has accelerated. Attack by 3 riders. (N.Haas, D.Van Winden, S.Ponzi) Instructions are clear for Astana. Arthur Vichot must play safe and stay at the front. With more than 2 minutes on the peloton, the breakaway is beginning to look more convincing. Despite the breakaway, the peloton doesn't seem to be willing to make a big effort. Dennis Van Winden (Blanco) wins the intermediate sprint. 2nd Simone Ponzi (Australis). 3rd Nathan Haas (Garmin). Alexsandr Dyachenko (Astana) is trying to stay in front of the peloton. Alexsandr Dyachenko (Astana) is well placed on the wheel of Evan Huffman (Astana). The breakaway has now more than 5 minutes on the peloton. We have entered the second half of the race. The peloton is upping the pace. We are into the last third of the race. Let's see what happens in the remaining 51 kms AG2R La Mondiale is giving its all in order to catch up. Dennis Van Winden (Blanco) wins the intermediate sprint. 2nd Nathan Haas (Garmin). 3rd Simone Ponzi (Australis). Alexsandr Dyachenko (Astana) has sought protection from the wind behind Huffman Attack by Baden Cooke. The numbers within the peloton continue to be whittled away with many no longer able to follow the pace. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : S.Ponzi, R.Nocentini. Race update. Numerous riders are attempting attacks to break away from the peloton. Riders prominent in these attempts are : D.Van Winden, B.Cooke Instructions are clear for Astana. Arthur Vichot must play safe and stay at the front. Attack by Arthur Vichot. The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Dennis Van Winden (Blanco) has decided to set off alone. Attack by 2 riders. (B.Cooke, N.Haas) Bad news for the escapees. The peloton has woken up and the gap is melting away. Simone Ponzi (Australis) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Dennis Van Winden (Blanco). The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Simone Ponzi (Australis) has decided to set off alone. 3rd Baden Cooke (Orica). Attack by Daniel Oss. Game over for the breakaway. They have been absorbed back into the peloton. Attack by Ricardo Mestre. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 4 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if M.Christensen, D.Pate, I.Stannard, A.Vichot can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. We are getting close to the finish. There are only 15 kilometres left to go. Alexsandr Dyachenko (Astana) is well placed on the wheel of Evan Huffman (Astana). Evan Huffman (Astana) is struggling to stay in touch with the peloton. He can certainly say goodbye to a victory. Only 5 km to go. It's now or never ! Attack by Rinaldo Nocentini (Harpsobank) in the closing kilometres. It's a question of just going for it without looking at what's happening behind ! Despite not having any team-mate to help him, Anthony Geslin (Astana) is trying to reduce the gap with the leaders in front of him. Astana Pro Team won't let any leaders get away. Everybody is working for Alexsandr Dyachenko. Alexsandr Dyachenko (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Arthur Vichot (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Anthony Geslin (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Rinaldo Nocentini (Harpsobank) is the first to launch the final sprint Rinaldo Nocentini (Harpsobank) was the fastest rider today. He took the mass sprint ! 2nd Romain Bardet (AG2R). 3rd Maxime Monfort (Rabobank). Veterans know that riding at the head of the group is a good way to avoid surprises. Arthur Vichot (Astana) seems to be well aware of that.
Stage 6: Adelaide - Adelaide, 90.4KM, 30Degrees Code: Events for stage Adelaide - Adelaide -- 27/4/2013 5h0min -- Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if J.Keukeleire, B-J.Lindeman can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. Attack by Guillaume Van Keirsbulck. There's plenty of movement in the peloton with 2 riders trying to break away. The names are : L.Rowe, J.Bauer. Anders Lund (RadioShack) is awake to everything and tries to react to every attack. Attack by Peter Velits. With more than 2 minutes on the peloton, the breakaway is beginning to look more convincing. Attack by David Tanner. Attack by Vladimir Isaychev. Attack by Cameron Meyer. Several riders have seen an opportunity in the slow pace of the peloton. We have 2 riders trying to create a breakaway. It remains to be seen if D.Gruzdev, B.Lancaster can agree amongst themselves to make the breakaway work. The gap between the peloton and the breakaway is decreasing. The peloton is upping the pace. Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank) wins the intermediate sprint. 2nd Luke Rowe (BMC). 3rd Peter Velits (Australis). Bad news for Melton Mowbray, its leader Kolobnev has fallen. The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank) has decided to set off alone. Cameron Meyer (Harpsobank) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Peter Velits (Australis). 3rd Vladimir Isaychev (Garmin). We're already at the half-way stage. Hoegaarden-Farm Frites is giving its all in order to catch up. Jack Bauer (Melton Mowbray) wins the intermediate sprint. 2nd Bert-Jan Lindeman (Vacansoleil). 3rd Vladimir Isaychev (Garmin). Only 30 kilometres left to the finish line. Things will now start to get serious. The gap with the breakaway riders is melting away. There's little hope left for them. The understanding among the breakaway riders seems to be coming apart and Vladimir Isaychev (Garmin) has decided to set off alone. Vladimir Isaychev (Garmin) has a little over a minute, with 20 km still to ride. Has he got the legs ? Luke Rowe (BMC) is trying to counter! Vladimir Isaychev (Garmin) wins the mountain sprint. 2nd Luke Rowe (BMC). 3rd Bert-Jan Lindeman (Vacansoleil). The riders are passing the 15 kms banner. The peloton has reeled-in the breakaway. Bert-Jan Lindeman (Vacansoleil) is struggling to stay in touch with the peloton. He can certainly say goodbye to a victory. We are definitely headed for a bunch sprint unless some brave rider attempts a last-ditch effort. Only 5 kms to go ! Jack Bobridge (Hoegaarden) is the first to launch the final sprint Jacopo Guarnieri (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Arthur Vichot (Astana) moves out sideways and launches his final sprint ! Taylor Phinney (Hoegaarden) was the fastest rider today. He took the mass sprint ! 2nd Jack Bobridge (Hoegaarden). 3rd Baden Cooke (Orica).
