Greig Leach

Once his team leader, Romain Bardet (DSM-Firmenich-PostNL) jumped clear of the chasing peloton, Frank Van Der Broek dropped out of the break away to help out. He quickly brought Bardet back to the break and then the pair dropped his former companions. The two flew down the Cote de San Marino on their way to the finish in Rimini. It was a tall order to hold of the chasing peloton, but thus far they seemed to be equal to the task. It is just as easy for the break away as it is for the peloton on the descent, but the flats into down will be the real test.