Slipstream
They set the fastest mark on the day even starting without Timmy Duggan. They also had to shed Best Young Rider Tyler Farrar, though teammate Trent Lowe was there to pick it up. Farrar was unlikely to hold it to the end, so not a big sacrifice.
Astana
Astana lost three riders on its way to second place. The first was Michael Schär, who did not finish and was likely still feeling the ill effects of a crash. Another rider they lost was Kireyev (right).
CSC
Haedo unclipped from his pedal and his day in the paceline was done.
High Road
High Road set some fast splits, but they had to drop Bert Grabsch (above, doing the work at the front).
Rock Racing
They shed a lot of riders, including Botero, which certainly hurt their chances.
