Greig Leach

The first stage on the open road featured the requiste break away. The duo of Mitch Docker (Orica-GreenEdge) and Frederik Backaert (Wanty-Groupe Gobert). The two had managed to build up to five minutes on the peloton. But by the time they road through the town of Peyzieu the teammates of the sprinters had reeled back two minutes on the escapees. One of the treats of watching cycling throughout the world, is the chance to see areas of great beauty and charm. I often wonder how much the riders really get to enjoy the scenery.