Gustav Larsson Kept The Lead In Spite Of Crash
Category: Global NewsIn spite of a crash during today's second half stage of Tour de Poitou, Team Saxo Bank succeeded to defend Gustav Larsson's leader's jersey which he captured on today's first half stage as he won the 22.6 kilometer long time trial with a margin of 25 seconds in front of David le Lay (Agritubel).
On the 98 kilometer stage Team Saxo Bank were well ahead of things and kept the breakaway on a short leash. Although there were several counter attacks on the last kilometers of the stage there were only minor gaps in the peloton, as Thor Hushovd (Cervelo) slipped away and crossed the line as today's stage winner.
Gustav Larsson had the misfortune of becoming involved in a crash. But since he crashed within the last three kilometers of the stage, he could, despite the pain breathe a sigh of relief with the thought of starting tomorrow's last stage wearing the yellow jersey.