Stage 5 - McLaren Vale to Willunga

We started todays stage with Cam in the ochre jersey which meant it was going to be a hard day but as a team we rode awesome.  Tyler and Julian set the pace in the first half of the race.  They chased the break of 8 riders and then Brett, Matt Wilson and Trav took over setting the pace into the climb for our last 2 laps.  My job for today was to follow Cam and get both of us over the climb with as little energy spent as possible.  We did just that, but I found myself in a group of 3 and I couldnt work with Cam who was  left behind me.  I felt really strong today though, and was excited for the finish but I crashed with just 5kms to go.  It was the worst thing that could of happened leaving Cam on his own to fight for the finish, it was not good.  However,  he remains in the jersey by 8 seconds which is lucky.  We look at tomorrow to try and keep the jersey for Cam.

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