The tour of bikers pedaled through the hills and toward Cabrillo College where Monday's leg of the race ended.
Peter Sagan won the section that ended locally.
"It was very hard but I thank my team," Sagan said. "I'm glad for a win today.
Stage 1 Top-3
- First – Peter Sagan (SVK), Liquigas-Cannondale (ITA)
- Second – Heinrich Haussler (AUS), Garmin-Barracuda (USA)
- Third – Leigh Howard (AUS), Orica-GreenEDGE (AUS)
Jersey Winners
- Amgen Leader Jersey – Peter Sagan (SVK), Liquigas-Cannondale (ITA)
- Nissan King of the Mountain Jersey – David Boily (CAN), Team Spidertech Powered by C10 (CAN)
- Visit California Sprint Jersey – Peter Sagan (SVK), Liquigas-Cannondale (ITA) (Heinrich Haussler (AUS), Garmin-Barracuda (USA) will wear the green Visit California Sprint Jersey tomorrow since Peter Sagan cannot wear two jerseys)
- Rabobank Best Young Rider Jersey – Peter Sagan (SVK), Liquigas-Cannondale (ITA) (Josh Atkins, (NZL), Bontrager Livestrong Team (USA) will wear the Robobank Best Young Rider Jersey tomorrow since Peter Sagan cannot wear two jerseys)
- Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer® Most Courageous Rider Jersey – Jeremy Vinnell (NZL), Bissell Pro Cycling
- Exergy Most Aggressive Rider Jersey – Alexandre Geniez (FRA), Team Argos-Shimano
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