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Through 8 miles of the ride the lead group remains the same - out in front is Chevrot, followed in close succession by:
Matt Chrabot USA
Matt Reed USA
Johann Ackermann DEU
Andrew Russell CAN
Allen Gardner USA
Joe Umphenour USA
Ritchie Nicholls GBR
Horst Reichel DEU
Pedro Gomes PRT