We expected a big peloton and that’s just what we got. The first 174 riders all crossed together and the Americans were a part of it on Saturday. Only Larry Warbasse was in the top 100, 86th, but Chad Haga moved up a spot to 11th and didn’t drop time and Joey Rosskopf rose five spots to 73rd.

Another 118 mile flat stage awaits on Sunday and likely another massive peloton at the front.

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