The duo Jaroslav Kulhavy and Howard Grotts won their first stage victory in stage 5. Second place went to Italians Fabian Rabensteiner and Michele Casagrande who climb from 9th to 7th place in the overall results. A third place result for Lakata and Hynek propel them to the 2nd position in the overall. Unchanged is the situation in the women’s area with regard to the overall, with Annika Langvad and Kate Courtney unbeatable even in this fifth stage.
Men
1. Investec Songo Specialized 2-1 Jaroslav Kulhavy (CZE) 2-2 Howard Grotts (USA) 1:44.49,6
2. Trek Selle San Marco 2 15-1 Fabian Rabensteiner (ITA) 15-2 Michele Casagrande (ITA) 1:45.22,8 +33,2
3. Canyon Topeak 7-1 Alban Lakata (AUT) 7-2 Kristian Hynek (CZE) 1:46.42,5 +1.52,9
Women
1. Investec Songo Specialized 54-1 Annika Langvad (DEN) 54-2 Kate Courtney (USA) 2:08.26,5
2. Ascendis Health 52-1 Sabine Spitz (GER) 52-2 Robyn De Groot (RSA) 2:08.39,0 +12,5
3. Silverback – KMC 51-1 Mariske Strauss (RSA) 51-2 Annie Last (GBR) 2:11.18,7 +2.52,2
Men
1. InvestecSongoSpecialized 2-1 Jaroslav Kulhavy (CZE) 2-2 Howard Grotts (USA) 19:32.14,9
2. Canyon Topeak 7-1 Alban Lakata (AUT) 7-2 Kristian Hynek (CZE) 19:39.30,7
3. Cannondale Factory Racing 6-1 Manuel Fumic (GER) 6-2 Henrique Avancini (BRA) 19:39.34,6
1. Investec Songo Specialized 54-1 Annika Langvad (DEN) 54-2 Kate Courtney (USA) 22:42.38,2
2. Silverback – KMC 51-1 Mariske Strauss (RSA) 51-2 Annie Last (GBR) +35.27,8
3. Ascendis Health 52-1 Sabine Spitz (GER) 52-2 Robyn De Groot (RSA) +41.49,0
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