I knew that I had a big opportunity, a big chance of winning that.

The one person that I was most afraid of was Roger because he knew so well how I sprint

and what I can and can't do in this sprint.

And I was the first one because we spent so many years living together over in Belgium,

training together, doing sprints against each other, all of that sort of stuff.

And I think when you know someone that well, it's not always a benefit to know that right

of that well, it can definitely work against you.

So I knew Roger was very, very dangerous for that one.

Well, they've dared not mess around too much tactically trying to maneuver themselves into first

second or third position because not too far behind as they go inside.

The two pre-race favourites, Johann Museo and Peter Lumpet have crashed and are out

of contention as the four leaders enter the ballad run.

Fabian Cancelara, the young man of the break, just 23 and riding his second pair of obey

leads away.

He's a relatively unknown quantity at this stage, not the three time winner he will later

become.

Then comes Roger Hammond, who backstead is watching most closely and bringing up the

rear is Tristan Hoffman, who twice been fourth in this race.

Cancelara snakes up and down the banking as they hear the bell.

One lap to go.

There's a bit of jostling for position.

Everyone is happy for Cancelara to be at the front.

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