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</div><div class="marquee marquee-369970"><ul class="slider" id="post-slider-secondary"><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW305.jpg"title="Slvan Dillier (BMC) led the five-man breakaway on stage 5. The break was given a long leash of up to a 10-minute advantage before the final climb. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW305-659x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Breakaway
</h2><div><p>Slvan Dillier (BMC) led the five-man breakaway on stage 5. The break was given a long leash of up to a 10-minute advantage before the final climb. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW313.jpg" title="Orica-GreenEdge put in a strong effort at the front for much of the 152-kilometer stage from La Spezia to Abetone, in hopes of retaining the pink jersey. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW313-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Orica-GreenEdge
</h2><div><p>Orica-GreenEdge put in a strong effort at the front for much of the 152-kilometer stage from La Spezia to Abetone, in hopes of retaining the pink jersey. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW304.jpg" title="It wasn't all serious for Sylvain Chavanel (IAM Cycling) in the breakaway. The French rider took a moment to goof off for the camera. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW304-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Chavanel sunglasses
</h2><div><p>It wasn't all serious for Sylvain Chavanel (IAM Cycling) in the breakaway. The French rider took a moment to goof off for the camera. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW316.jpg" title="Chavanel put in two big attacks early on the final climb, dropping Sergey Tsvetkov (Androni Giocattoli). Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW316-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Chavanel attack
</h2><div><p>Chavanel put in two big attacks early on the final climb, dropping Sergey Tsvetkov (Androni Giocattoli). Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW317.jpg" title="Chavanel looked strong early on the climb, but as the grade increased, the pure climbers had the advantage. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW317-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Early climb
</h2><div><p>Chavanel looked strong early on the climb, but as the grade increased, the pure climbers had the advantage. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW319.jpg" title="When Chavanel made his attacks, Dillier was the only rider able to respond. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW319-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Chavanel leads Dillier
</h2><div><p>When Chavanel made his attacks, Dillier was the only rider able to respond. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW318.jpg" title="Dillier faded on the climb to Abetone, finishing 14th. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW318-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Dillier
</h2><div><p>Dillier faded on the climb to Abetone, finishing 14th. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW320.jpg" title="Jan Polanc (Lampre-Merida) waited until the climb hit the steeper ramps to launch his stage-winning attack. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW320-659x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Polanc attack
</h2><div><p>Jan Polanc (Lampre-Merida) waited until the climb hit the steeper ramps to launch his stage-winning attack. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW3231.jpg" title="With five kilometers to race, Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) was the first of the GC favorites to attack, followed by Fabio Aru (Astana), then Richie Porte (Sky). Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW3231-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: GC throwdown
</h2><div><p>With five kilometers to race, Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) was the first of the GC favorites to attack, followed by Fabio Aru (Astana), then Richie Porte (Sky). Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW324.jpg" title="Only five stages into the 2015 Giro d'Italia, the battle for the overall was between Contador, Porte, and Aru. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW324-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Porte checks Aru
</h2><div><p>Only five stages into the 2015 Giro d'Italia, the battle for the overall was between Contador, Porte, and Aru. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW325.jpg" title="Mikel Landa (Astana) was able to bridge across and help the top three drive the pace. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW325-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: GC leaders chase
</h2><div><p>Mikel Landa (Astana) was able to bridge across and help the top three drive the pace. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW327.jpg" title="The pain of the final climb to Abetone, was showing on the faces of the riders coming into the finish chute. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW327-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Pain face
</h2><div><p>The pain of the final climb to Abetone, was showing on the faces of the riders coming into the finish chute. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW328.jpg" title="Rigoberto Uran (Etixx-Quick-Step) again was unable to ride with the leaders when the attacks came late in the stage. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW328-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Uran finish
</h2><div><p>Rigoberto Uran (Etixx-Quick-Step) again was unable to ride with the leaders when the attacks came late in the stage. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW336.jpg" title="Jan Polanc won stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW336-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Polanc podium
</h2><div><p>Jan Polanc won stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW337.jpg" title="Alberto Contador moved into the overall lead on stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW337-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Contador in pink
</h2><div><p>Alberto Contador moved into the overall lead on stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><a href="https://www.circsource.com/store/Subscribe.html?offerId=7888"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/01/VeloBG15_300x250.jpg" /></a></li></ul></div></div>
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</h2><div><p>Slvan Dillier (BMC) led the five-man breakaway on stage 5. The break was given a long leash of up to a 10-minute advantage before the final climb. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW313.jpg" title="Orica-GreenEdge put in a strong effort at the front for much of the 152-kilometer stage from La Spezia to Abetone, in hopes of retaining the pink jersey. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW313-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Orica-GreenEdge
</h2><div><p>Orica-GreenEdge put in a strong effort at the front for much of the 152-kilometer stage from La Spezia to Abetone, in hopes of retaining the pink jersey. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW304.jpg" title="It wasn't all serious for Sylvain Chavanel (IAM Cycling) in the breakaway. The French rider took a moment to goof off for the camera. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW304-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Chavanel sunglasses
</h2><div><p>It wasn't all serious for Sylvain Chavanel (IAM Cycling) in the breakaway. The French rider took a moment to goof off for the camera. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW316.jpg" title="Chavanel put in two big attacks early on the final climb, dropping Sergey Tsvetkov (Androni Giocattoli). Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW316-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Chavanel attack
</h2><div><p>Chavanel put in two big attacks early on the final climb, dropping Sergey Tsvetkov (Androni Giocattoli). Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW317.jpg" title="Chavanel looked strong early on the climb, but as the grade increased, the pure climbers had the advantage. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW317-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Early climb
</h2><div><p>Chavanel looked strong early on the climb, but as the grade increased, the pure climbers had the advantage. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW319.jpg" title="When Chavanel made his attacks, Dillier was the only rider able to respond. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW319-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Chavanel leads Dillier
</h2><div><p>When Chavanel made his attacks, Dillier was the only rider able to respond. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW318.jpg" title="Dillier faded on the climb to Abetone, finishing 14th. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW318-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Dillier
</h2><div><p>Dillier faded on the climb to Abetone, finishing 14th. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW320.jpg" title="Jan Polanc (Lampre-Merida) waited until the climb hit the steeper ramps to launch his stage-winning attack. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW320-659x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Polanc attack
</h2><div><p>Jan Polanc (Lampre-Merida) waited until the climb hit the steeper ramps to launch his stage-winning attack. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW3231.jpg" title="With five kilometers to race, Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) was the first of the GC favorites to attack, followed by Fabio Aru (Astana), then Richie Porte (Sky). Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW3231-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: GC throwdown
</h2><div><p>With five kilometers to race, Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) was the first of the GC favorites to attack, followed by Fabio Aru (Astana), then Richie Porte (Sky). Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW324.jpg" title="Only five stages into the 2015 Giro d'Italia, the battle for the overall was between Contador, Porte, and Aru. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW324-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Porte checks Aru
</h2><div><p>Only five stages into the 2015 Giro d'Italia, the battle for the overall was between Contador, Porte, and Aru. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW325.jpg" title="Mikel Landa (Astana) was able to bridge across and help the top three drive the pace. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW325-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: GC leaders chase
</h2><div><p>Mikel Landa (Astana) was able to bridge across and help the top three drive the pace. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW327.jpg" title="The pain of the final climb to Abetone, was showing on the faces of the riders coming into the finish chute. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW327-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Pain face
</h2><div><p>The pain of the final climb to Abetone, was showing on the faces of the riders coming into the finish chute. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW328.jpg" title="Rigoberto Uran (Etixx-Quick-Step) again was unable to ride with the leaders when the attacks came late in the stage. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW328-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Uran finish
</h2><div><p>Rigoberto Uran (Etixx-Quick-Step) again was unable to ride with the leaders when the attacks came late in the stage. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW336.jpg" title="Jan Polanc won stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW336-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Polanc podium
</h2><div><p>Jan Polanc won stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><div class="viewLargerImage"><a class="fancybox" rel="gallery" href="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW337.jpg" title="Alberto Contador moved into the overall lead on stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com" target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a>" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Image Gallery Carousel', 'Enlarge', 'View Larger Image']);">View Larger Image.</a></div><a href="#" class="p-next-img"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/05/SPTDW337-660x440.jpg" class="cover secondary"/></a><h2 class="slideHed">2015 Giro d'Italia, stage 5: Contador in pink
</h2><div><p>Alberto Contador moved into the overall lead on stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia. Photo: Tim De Waele | <a href="http://www.tdwsport.com"target="_blank">TDWsport.com</a></p></div></li><li class="slide"><a href="https://www.circsource.com/store/Subscribe.html?offerId=7888"><img src="http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/01/VeloBG15_300x250.jpg" /></a></li></ul></div></div>
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