Greig Leach

Up the road, the original break was joined by three more (although it was now only five guys up front), so this trio set off to join in on the chance for a medal at the line in Harrogate. Toms Skujins (Latvia) was eager for both Gorka Izagirre (Spain) and Carlos Betacur (Colombia) to help him chance down the front of the race. For Izaguiree, it was important for him to get the country's colors out front. So many of his countrymen have already abandoned the race, including the defending World Champion.