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Tour Down Under: Stage two
Spaniard Juan Jose Lobato has sprinted away to win the second stage of the Tour Down Under.
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The Movistar rider made the critical move on a final, sapping uphill run into Stirling.
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The race to the finish line included retiring Australian great Cadel Evans (far left).
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However the former Tour de France was swamped in the final stages, missing out on crucial bonus points spots.
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Earlier, stage one winner Jack Bobridge arrived at the starting line for the start of the second stage.
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The ochre leader's jersey wearer said hello to a native friend before setting off with a slender lead over the pack.
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And it wasn't long before the peloton made its move against the UniSA-Australia rider.
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Including Evans who stayed within the safety of the middle of the bunch.
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However, a three-man breakaway made their presence felt, stealing a big gap early in the runnning.
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But on the twisting, up-and-down roads, the peloton eventually reeled in the breakawy riders.
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