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| Photo credit © João Dias |
Firsts are always good, it is especially good when it is a W in the win column. Greipel signed with Omega Pharma after living in the shadow of Mark Cavendish. He has not had the break-out year that he had hoped, and getting one under the belt feels good. Notching his first win must be a big weight lifted, now it is time to get down to business. Andre took the win from the upstart Michael Matthews who is the U-23 World Champ and has been on fire this early season. Tyler Farrar (Garmin) is looking pretty consistent in the sprints and found his way into the 4 spot. Continental Pro team United Healthcare was able to break the top 10 with Boy Van Poppel. United Healthcare is in its first year with a Continental Pro license, and this is their first foray into the European racing scene. They have crushed the domestic races and are now getting their feet wet in their journey across the pond.
1 André Greipel (Ger) Omega Pharma-Lotto 3:56:55
2 Michael Matthews (Aus) Rabobank Cycling Team 3 Anthony Ravard (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale
4 Tyler Farrar (USA) Team Garmin-Cervelo
5 Allan Davis (Aus) Pro Team Astana
6 John Degenkolb (Ger) HTC-Highroad
7 Gerald Ciolek (Ger) Quickstep Cycling Team
8 Boy Van Poppel (Ned) UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling
9 Borut Bozic (Slo) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team
10 Baden Cooke (Aus) Saxo Bank Sungard
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