At mid-race, the breakaway group had maintain their lead over the peloton. The group was formed by Craig Lewis (#17; Champion system Pro Cycling Team; USA), James Driscoll (#117; Jamis Hagens Berman; USA), Marc Demaar (#34; United Healthcare Pro Cycling Team; AHO), which is hidden behind, Guillaume Boivin (#1; Canadian National Team; CAN) and Oscar Clark (#103; Hincapie Sportswear Development Cycling Team; USA)