Right after the first lap, a breakaway group took off to lead most of the race. The group was formed by Craig Lewis (#17; Champion system Pro Cycling Team; USA), Guillaume Boivin (#1; Canadian National Team; CAN), who is looking behind, Oscar Clark (#103; Hincapie Sportswear Development Cycling Team; USA), Marc Demaar (#34; United Healthcare Pro Cycling Team; AHO), which is hidden behind, and James Driscoll (#117; Jamis Hagens Berman; USA).