Tour of Elk Grove stage 3 gallery by Peter Kraiker

Leah Kirchmann (Colavita Forno d’ Asolo) took it all on day 3. Photo: Peter Kraiker. Report and more photos soon! Results

Whitney Schultz (CheckMark p/b Veloforma) attacking. Photo: Peter Kraiker

Anne Samplonius (NOW-Novartis) was marked when she attacked. Photo: Peter Kraiker

Jennifer Wheeler (Team Tibco/To The Top). Photo: Peter Kraiker

Leah Kirchmann (Colavita Forno d’ Asolo) celebrates. Photo: Peter Kraiker

The Colavita team was hoping this was the GC prize. Photo: Peter Kraiker

The women’s podium (L-R): Joelle Numainville (2nd) Leah Kirchmann (1st) and Kacey Manderfield (3rd). Photo: Peter Kraiker

The Tour of Elk Grove opens August 3. Photo: Peter Kraiker

Will Dickeson (Jelly Belly) and Taylor Bertrand-Barrett (Wonderful Pistachios). Photo: Peter Kraiker

Jamis-Sutter Home controlled much of the race. Photo: Peter Kraiker

Juan Orango (Team Columbia) at the front of the break. Photo: Peter Kraiker

Jonathan Cantwell (V Australia). Photo: Peter Kraiker

Eventual stage winner Hilton Clarke (UnitedHealthcare) making his way back to the pack after having a mechanical. Photo: Peter Kraiker

Luis Amaran (Jamis Sutter-Home). Photo: Peter Kraiker

Luis Amaran (Jamis Sutter-Home) sprinting for intermediate bonus points and time. Photo: Peter Kraiker

The last few laps were contested in the rain. Photo: Peter Kraiker

Geox’s Gutierrez rode the last lap without a saddle after crashing. Photo: Peter Kraiker

UnitedHealthcare had a lot to celebrate as Hilton Clarke took the win. Photo: Peter Kraiker

The men’s podium (L-R): Jacob Keough (2nd), Hilton Clarke (1st) and Jonathan Cantwell (3rd). Photo: Peter Kraiker

Luis Amaran (Jamis Sutter-Home) finished with the the overall GC lead. Photo: Peter Kraiker. Report and more photos soon! Results

United Healthcare hung tough to put Hilton Clarke and Jake Keogh on the top two podium steps. Photo: Peter Kraiker. Report and more photos soon! Results

Leah Kirchmann took the GC lead, knocking Anne Samplonius (NOW-Novartis) off the top step. Photo: Peter Kraiker. Report and more photos soon!Results