Juan Jose Haedo - Greg Henderson Gives Sky Procycling Team Its Second Victory In Two Days - Tour Of California

CYCLING

Henderson moves into your total lead as well as shows Sky ProCycling it is second victory throughout a pair of days.Tuesday's stage:A washboard holiday regarding 121.9 kilometers from Auburn to be able to Modesto this had been as well as by way of quick rain.

Winner:Greg Henderson of New Zealand gave the particular Sky ProCycling crew it's second earn in two days. Henderson procured your unorganized sprint finish, simply beating released Juan Jose Haedo connected with Saxobank Sungard as well as world champ Thor Hushovd of Garmin -Cervelo within the sprint finish.

Leader's jersey:Henderson also went on the entire head from teammate Ben Swift, who's now second.

Quote with the day:" is often a hard day and also I haven't any illusions connected with defending the particular lead. There will be oh dear I could conquer using the enjoys connected with Levi Leipheimer and also Dave Zabriskie," Henderson said.

STAGE a few RESULTS

1. Greg Henderson, New Zealand, 5:14.29

2. Juan Jose Haedo , ; same time

3. Thor Hushovd, Norway , similar time

4. Peter Sagan, Slovakia ; similar time

5. Leigh Howard, Australia; identical time

OVERALL STANDINGS (including occasion bonuses)

1. Greg Henderson, New Zealand; 8:01.31

2. Ben Swift, Britain, exact time

3. Peter Sagan, Slovakia, several minutes behind

4. Juan Jose Haedo , Argentina, some a few moments behind

5. Thor Hushovd, Norway; five minutes behind

Wednesday's stage:This 81.8-mile option should go from Livermore for you to San Jose in addition to features a finish conquer for you to Sierra Road. This stands out as the first period that can give a word of advice involving who'll often be the ultimate total winner. Overall, there are five graded climbs in that hilly stage. With the actual species bypassing his local connected with Santa Rosa that year, will probably be no surprise to discover three-time champ Leipheimer of go for your win.

Diane Pucin

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