Cavendish wins stage 1 in Missouri

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ToM ’08, stage 1: Cavendish won handily.

Photo: Casey B. Gibson

Mark Cavendish (Columbia) won the first stage of the 2008 Tour of Missouri on Monday, outkicking Garmin-Chipotle’s Tyler Farrar in a chaotic field sprint at the end of a 90-mile stage that started in St. Joseph.

On a rainy, cool day, Cavendish’s teammates reeled in a three-man breakaway in the final miles, then drilled the pace on the final three technical circuits, reducing the size of the front group to only 25 riders at one point.

Liquigas and Garmin-Chipotle also contributed to the pace but were unable to match the strong Columbia team, which was determined to set up Cavendish for his first win on U.S soil.

The win gave Cavendish the overall lead of the race, which continues through Sunday. Check back soon for a complete report and full results.

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Stage Results: | (GC Results)

1. Mark CavendishTeam Columbia in 3:15:14
2. Tyler FarrarGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o at 0:00:00
3. Francesco ChicchiLiquigas at 0:00:00
4. Eric BaumannTeam Sparkasse at 0:00:00
5. Michael Van StayenRabobank at 0:00:00
6. Alex CandelarioKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast at 0:00:00
7. John MurphyHealth Net Presented By Maxxis at 0:00:00
8. Andrew PinfoldSymmetrics Cycling Team at 0:00:00
9. Jetse BolRabobank at 0:00:00
10. Danilo WyssBmc Racing Team at 0:00:00
11. Richard EnglandBissell Pro Cycling at 0:00:00
12. Kirk O’beeHealth Net Presented By Maxxis at 0:00:00
13. Boy Van PoppelRabobank at 0:00:00
14. Eric WohlbergSymmetrics Cycling Team at 0:00:00
15. Luis HernandezTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara at 0:00:00
16. Daniel HollowayGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o at 0:00:00
17. Alejandro BorrajoColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light at 0:00:00
18. Mike SayersBmc Racing Team at 0:00:00
19. Antonio CruzBmc Racing Team at 0:00:00
20. Danny PateGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o at 0:00:00
21. Ryan AndersonSymmetrics Cycling Team at 0:00:00
22. George HincapieTeam Columbia at 0:00:00
23. Carlos OyarzunTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara at 0:00:00
24. Brent BookwalterBmc Racing Team at 0:00:00
25. Amaran Romero LuisColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light at 0:00:00
26. Edward KingBissell Pro Cycling at 0:00:00
27. Davide FrattiniColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light at 0:00:00
28. Dirk MullerTeam Sparkasse at 0:00:00
29. Jeffry LouderBmc Racing Team at 0:00:00
30. Michael BarryTeam Columbia at 0:00:00
31. Dominique RollinToyota-United Pro Cycling Team at 0:00:00
32. Nicholas SandersonJelly Belly Cycling Team at 0:00:00
33. Steven CozzaGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o at 0:00:00
34. Jonathan MumfordKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast at 0:00:00
35. Darren LapthorneTeam Sparkasse at 0:00:00
36. Benjamin DayToyota-United Pro Cycling Team at 0:00:00
37. Christian Vande VeldeGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o at 0:00:00
38. Jonathan GarciaBmc Racing Team at 0:00:00
39. Jeremiah WiscovitchRock Racing at 0:00:00
40. Matej MugerliLiquigas at 0:00:00
41. Michael RogersTeam Columbia at 0:00:00
42. Blake CaldwellGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o at 0:00:00
43. Kai ReusRabobank at 0:00:00
44. Steven KruijswijkRabobank at 0:00:00
45. Andreas SchillingerTeam Sparkasse at 0:00:00
46. Garrett PeltonenBissell Pro Cycling at 0:00:00
47. Martin KohlerBmc Racing Team at 0:00:00
48. Sebastian FreyTeam Sparkasse at 0:00:00
49. Rob RuijghTeam Sparkasse at 0:00:00
50. Svein TuftSymmetrics Cycling Team at 0:00:00
51. Marco PinottiTeam Columbia at 0:00:00
52. Marcel BeimaRabobank at 0:00:00
53. Roman KilunHealth Net Presented By Maxxis at 0:00:00
54. Andrew BajadaliKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast at 0:00:00
55. Vincenzo NibaliLiquigas at 0:00:00
56. Darren LillBmc Racing Team at 0:00:00
57. Gustavo ArtachoColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light at 0:00:00
58. Nick ReistadJelly Belly Cycling Team at 0:00:00
59. Scott ZwizanskiBissell Pro Cycling at 0:00:00
60. David VeilleuxKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast at 0:00:00
61. John DevineTeam Columbia at 0:00:00
62. Omer KemBissell Pro Cycling at 0:00:00
63. Tom ZirbelBissell Pro Cycling at 0:00:00
64. Dan BowmanKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast at 0:00:00
65. Tom DanielsonGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o at 0:00:00
66. Justin SpinelliKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast at 0:00:00
67. Andrew RandellSymmetrics Cycling Team at 0:00:00
68. Roman KreuzigerLiquigas at 0:00:00
69. Michael CreedRock Racing at 0:00:00
70. Pablo Aranda JuanTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara at 0:00:00
71. Lars WackernagelTeam Sparkasse at 0:00:00
72. Luca DamianiColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light at 0:00:00
73. Richard FaltusTeam Sparkasse at 0:00:00
74. Cameron EvansSymmetrics Cycling Team at 0:00:00
75. Ben Jacques-maynesBissell Pro Cycling at 0:00:00
76. Chris WherryToyota-United Pro Cycling Team at 0:00:00
77. Andy GuptillColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light at 0:00:00
78. Kayle LeograndeRock Racing at 0:00:00
79. Thomas BerkhoutRabobank at 0:00:00
80. Omar DiazTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara at 0:00:00
81. Craig LewisTeam Columbia at 0:00:00
82. Bernardo TepozTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara at 0:00:00
83. Thomas RabouRabobank at 0:00:00
84. Lui ColungaTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara at 0:00:00
85. Will RoutleySymmetrics Cycling Team at 0:00:00
86. Christopher BaldwinToyota-United Pro Cycling Team at 0:00:00
87. Anthony ColbyColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light at 0:00:00
88. Hilton ClarkeToyota-United Pro Cycling Team at 0:00:00
89. Rory SutherlandHealth Net Presented By Maxxis at 0:00:00
90. Gianni Da RosLiquigas at 0:00:00
91. Bernard Van UldenJelly Belly Cycling Team in 3:15:34 at 0:00:20
92. Jeremy PowersJelly Belly Cycling Team in 3:15:34 at 0:00:20
93. Bryce MeadJelly Belly Cycling Team in 3:15:34 at 0:00:20
94. Matthew RiceJelly Belly Cycling Team in 3:15:34 at 0:00:20
95. David ZabriskieGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o in 3:15:34 at 0:00:20
96. Jacopo GuarnieriLiquigas in 3:15:34 at 0:00:20
97. Caleb ManionToyota-United Pro Cycling Team in 3:15:34 at 0:00:20
98. Ivan DominguezToyota-United Pro Cycling Team in 3:15:38 at 0:00:24
99. Henk VogelsToyota-United Pro Cycling Team at 0:00:00
100. Cesar GrajalesRock Racing at 0:00:00
101. Jonathan SundtKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast in 3:17:05 at 0:01:51
102. Tim JohnsonHealth Net Presented By Maxxis in 3:17:22 at 0:02:08
103. Karl MenziesHealth Net Presented By Maxxis at 0:00:00
104. Kiel ReijnenJelly Belly Cycling Team at 0:00:00
105. Brad HuffJelly Belly Cycling Team at 0:00:00
106. Frank PippHealth Net Presented By Maxxis in 3:18:14 at 0:03:00
107. Bernhard EiselTeam Columbia in 3:20:32 at 0:05:18
108. Kyle GrittersHealth Net Presented By Maxxis in 3:20:32 at 0:05:18
109. Sebastian Haedo LucasColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light in 3:20:32 at 0:05:18
110. Sterling MagnellRock Racing in 3:22:48 at 0:07:34
111. Sergio HernandezRock Racing in 3:22:48 at 0:07:34
112. Elliott CervantesTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara in 3:27:29 at 0:12:15
113. Jeremy VennellBissell Pro Cycling in 3:27:29 at 0:12:15
114. Justin WilliamsRock Racing in 3:31:58 at 0:16:44
115. Keven LacombeKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast in 3:32:00 at 0:16:46
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GC Results: | (Stage Results)

1. Mark CavendishTeam Columbia in 03:15:04
2. Tyler FarrarGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o in 03:15:08 at 00:00:04
3. Martin KohlerBmc Racing Team in 03:15:09 at 00:00:05
4. Francesco ChicchiLiquigas in 03:15:10 at 00:00:06
5. Tom ZirbelBissell Pro Cycling in 03:15:11 at 00:00:07
6. Eric BaumannTeam Sparkasse in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
7. Michael Van StayenRabobank in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
8. Alex CandelarioKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
9. John MurphyHealth Net Presented By Maxxis in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
10. Andrew PinfoldSymmetrics Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
11. Jetse BolRabobank in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
12. Danilo WyssBmc Racing Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
13. Richard EnglandBissell Pro Cycling in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
14. Kirk O’beeHealth Net Presented By Maxxis in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
15. Boy Van PoppelRabobank in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
16. Eric WohlbergSymmetrics Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
17. Luis HernandezTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
18. Daniel HollowayGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
19. Alejandro BorrajoColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
20. Mike SayersBmc Racing Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
21. Antonio CruzBmc Racing Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
22. Danny PateGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
23. Ryan AndersonSymmetrics Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
24. George HincapieTeam Columbia in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
25. Carlos OyarzunTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
26. Brent BookwalterBmc Racing Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
27. Amaran Romero LuisColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
28. Edward KingBissell Pro Cycling in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
29. Davide FrattiniColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
30. Dirk MullerTeam Sparkasse in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
31. Jeffry LouderBmc Racing Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
32. Michael BarryTeam Columbia in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
33. Dominique RollinToyota-United Pro Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
34. Nicholas SandersonJelly Belly Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
35. Steven CozzaGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
36. Jonathan MumfordKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
37. Darren LapthorneTeam Sparkasse in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
38. Benjamin DayToyota-United Pro Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
39. Christian Vande VeldeGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
40. Jonathan GarciaBmc Racing Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
41. Jeremiah WiscovitchRock Racing in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
42. Matej MugerliLiquigas in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
43. Michael RogersTeam Columbia in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
44. Blake CaldwellGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
45. Kai ReusRabobank in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
46. Steven KruijswijkRabobank in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
47. Andreas SchillingerTeam Sparkasse in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
48. Garrett PeltonenBissell Pro Cycling in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
49. Sebastian FreyTeam Sparkasse in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
50. Rob RuijghTeam Sparkasse in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
51. Svein TuftSymmetrics Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
52. Marco PinottiTeam Columbia in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
53. Marcel BeimaRabobank in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
54. Roman KilunHealth Net Presented By Maxxis in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
55. Andrew BajadaliKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
56. Vincenzo NibaliLiquigas in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
57. Darren LillBmc Racing Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
58. Gustavo ArtachoColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
59. Nick ReistadJelly Belly Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
60. Scott ZwizanskiBissell Pro Cycling in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
61. David VeilleuxKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
62. John DevineTeam Columbia in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
63. Omer KemBissell Pro Cycling in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
64. Dan BowmanKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
65. Tom DanielsonGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
66. Justin SpinelliKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
67. Andrew RandellSymmetrics Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
68. Roman KreuzigerLiquigas in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
69. Michael CreedRock Racing in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
70. Pablo Aranda JuanTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
71. Lars WackernagelTeam Sparkasse in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
72. Luca DamianiColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
73. Richard FaltusTeam Sparkasse in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
74. Cameron EvansSymmetrics Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
75. Ben Jacques-maynesBissell Pro Cycling in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
76. Chris WherryToyota-United Pro Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
77. Andy GuptillColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
78. Kayle LeograndeRock Racing in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
79. Thomas BerkhoutRabobank in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
80. Omar DiazTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
81. Craig LewisTeam Columbia in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
82. Bernardo TepozTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
83. Thomas RabouRabobank in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
84. Lui ColungaTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
85. Will RoutleySymmetrics Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
86. Christopher BaldwinToyota-United Pro Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
87. Anthony ColbyColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
88. Hilton ClarkeToyota-United Pro Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
89. Rory SutherlandHealth Net Presented By Maxxis in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
90. Gianni Da RosLiquigas in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
91. Henk VogelsToyota-United Pro Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
92. Cesar GrajalesRock Racing in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
93. Karl MenziesHealth Net Presented By Maxxis in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
94. Kiel ReijnenJelly Belly Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
95. Brad HuffJelly Belly Cycling Team in 03:15:14 at 00:00:10
96. Bernard Van UldenJelly Belly Cycling Team in 03:15:34 at 00:00:30
97. Jeremy PowersJelly Belly Cycling Team in 03:15:34 at 00:00:30
98. Bryce MeadJelly Belly Cycling Team in 03:15:34 at 00:00:30
99. Matthew RiceJelly Belly Cycling Team in 03:15:34 at 00:00:30
100. David ZabriskieGarmin/chipotle Presented By H3o in 03:15:34 at 00:00:30
101. Jacopo GuarnieriLiquigas in 03:15:34 at 00:00:30
102. Caleb ManionToyota-United Pro Cycling Team in 03:15:34 at 00:00:30
103. Ivan DominguezToyota-United Pro Cycling Team in 03:15:38 at 00:00:34
104. Jonathan SundtKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast in 03:17:01 at 00:01:57
105. Tim JohnsonHealth Net Presented By Maxxis in 03:17:22 at 00:02:18
106. Frank PippHealth Net Presented By Maxxis in 03:18:14 at 00:03:10
107. Bernhard EiselTeam Columbia in 03:20:32 at 00:05:28
108. Kyle GrittersHealth Net Presented By Maxxis in 03:20:32 at 00:05:28
109. Sebastian Haedo LucasColavita/sutter Home Presented By Cooking Light in 03:20:32 at 00:05:28
110. Sterling MagnellRock Racing in 03:22:48 at 00:07:44
111. Sergio HernandezRock Racing in 03:22:48 at 00:07:44
112. Elliott CervantesTecos De La Universidad Autonoma De Guadalaiara in 03:27:29 at 00:12:25
113. Jeremy VennellBissell Pro Cycling in 03:27:29 at 00:12:25
114. Justin WilliamsRock Racing in 03:31:58 at 00:16:54
115. Keven LacombeKelly Benefit Strategies-Medifast in 03:32:00 at 00:16:56
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