Greig Leach

After multiple break aways, and multiple attempts by Louis Barre (Arkea-B&B Hotels) finally got into a break with Georg Zimmerman (Intermache-Wanty) that actually was able to open up a good side gap on the rather relaxed peloton behind. The pair seemed to be willing to but in the effort to stay away, and to share the prizes out on the road. It is the first time in the Tour Down Under for both men, and the very first Pro Tour race for the Frenchman, Barre. Not a bad debut for either rider.