2009, Stage 5 | Visalia to Paso Robles As anticipated stage five was a day for the sprinters. Departing from Visalia in the morning riders immediately went on the attack. A breakaway managed to escape and spent the rest of the day out front. Pieter Weening of Rabobank took the first sprint point and was second to Cameron Evan of OUCH at the second sprint point of this stage. The weather was clear blessing the Peloton with a pleasant ride into the heart of Paso Robles. With two Sprint Lines shortly before the finish the Pelotons pace was whipped up into a frenzy as they sprinters teams closed the gap on breakaway to allow for a bunch sprint to close the race. Mark Cavendish (GBR) | 1st Place Team Columbia
Mark Cavendish won his second consecutive stage in today final sprint. Again showing his amazing burst of speed. Stage 5 Jersey Summary Amgen Leader Jersey, was awarded to Levi Leipheimer (USA) of Astana. Herbalife Sprint Jersey, was awarded to Mark Cavendish (GBR) of Team Columbia. 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 Matthew Crane (USA) of Jelly Belly Pro Cycling. 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. Join our Cycling Group | 
