Today, the weather conditions were totally different from yesterday, it was mostly sunny with just a few clouds. The scenery was stunning and everybody enjoyed a great ride.
The NeilPryde Riders did a great race again and today Daniel Carruthers was the best NeilPryder.
Sean Smith is thanks to his great condition the GC leader and may wear the yellow jersey.
Preparation before the race
Only a few minutes until the race begins
Everyone has to bring his luggage to one of the trucks as we change our hotel almost daily
Our hotel is simply beautiful, deep in the middle of Thailand's jungle
All NeilPryde Riders gather before stage 2
The support van is ready and the NeilPryde team can start
Wade Wallace and Eduardo Remedios at the start line
David Christenson and Rob Gitelis wait for the signal to go
Rob Gitelis breaks away from the other racers
Eduardo Remedios had a great start
The view from our support car, thanks a lot to our great Thai driver
Don't call it cheating, we just helped him a little bit out
David Christenson had to change his wheel after around 1 hour driving
This is unfortunately not the finish line
But just a few minutes later the first NeilPryde Riders reached the finish line (in this picture Mike Pryde)
A bunch of riders finally made it after the last horrific climb
Adam Glendinning and Rob Gitelis arrived at the same time
The riders return their bikes to the truck which will bring them safely to the next hotel
Simon Kessler and Sean Smith exhausted after the 140 km race through Thailand's jungle
Sean Smith, winner of stage 1
Today, Daniel Carruthers had a great race: Nr.2
What a great prize
Sean Smith, the GC leader, wears the yellow jersey