2009, Stage 4 | Merced to Clovis

Stage four of this years tour turned out not to be the decisive day for the overall General Classification that we had anticipated. Astana did a great job of controlling the attacks as the Peloton made its first real venture into the Sierra Nevada Mountains. With four King of the Mountain classified climbs stage 4 was filled with attacks as the peloton ventured through a snow covered landscape. A group of three rider; Jason McCartney SAX, Tyler Hamilton RRC and Serge Pauwels CTT made it through Teaford Saddle with a 5 minute gap and where chased all the way into Clovis by the Sprinters teammates.

Mark Cavendish (THR) | 1st Place

Leader Jersey remains with Leipheimer

Stage Four's bunch sprint in Clovis was won by Mark Cavendish in a photo finish with Boonen nearly nicking the race on the line.

Stage 4 Jersey Summary

Amgen Leader Jersey, was awarded to Levi Leipheimer (USA) of Astana.

 Herbalife Sprint Jersey, was awarded to Francisco Mancebo (ESP) of Rock Racing.

 California Travel & Tourism Commission King of the Mountain (KOM) Jersey, was awarded to Francisco Mancebo (ESP) of Rock Racing.

 Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer™ Most Courageous Rider Jersey went to Tyler Hamilton (USA) of Rock Racing.

 Rabobank Best Young Rider Jersey was awarded Robert Gesink (NED) of Rabobank.

General Classification

The top-three general classification leaders remained unchanged. Levi Leipheimer (USA) in first, Michael Rogers (AUS) of Team Columbia-High Road in second and David Zabriskie (USA) of Garmin-Slipstream in third  

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