Greig Leach

With the chasers closing in the duo of Emma Johansson (Wiggle High 5) and Lizzie Armitstead (Boels Dolmans) had to open up the sprint early. Johansson went first hoping to use her stamina to hold of the faster sprinter bedecked in her Rainbow Jersey. Armitstead had just enough to edge out the Swedish National Champion, hitting the line only the width of a carbon rim ahead of Johansson. With the sprint so closely contested, there was not enough time for a celebratory salute. Armitstead's teammate, Chantel Blaak claimed third ahead of the rest of those closing from behind.