Zdenek Stybar – who animated the race immediately and eliminated much of the field from contention within a couple laps due to his early efforts – saw his chance on the final lap as Sven Nys began to tire
Czech National Champion, Zdenek Stybar, decides to race World Championships.
Australian Simon Gerrans stayed out of trouble in Sunday’s final stage to finish ahead of compatriot Cadel Evans and become the first rider to win the Tour Down Under for a third time.
In the final kilometer OPQS rider Mark Cavendish played the rare role of leadout man, guiding Tom Boonen toward the line.
Defending champion Simon Gerrans signalled his intentions early at the Santos Tour Down under, taking a dominant sprint win and the ochre leader’s jersey on stage one into Angaston
Styby Wins After Just Four CX Races
Nys continues to lead Albert in the overall standings after Azencross
Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team and rider Jan Bakelants reached an agreement on a contract for the next season.
OPQS led out sprinter Mark Cavendish brilliantly once again, this time in the 88km scramble at Tour of Britain Stage 8 in London.
OPQS won today’s TTT World Championships by less than a second