Stage 6: Chicchi takes the stage; Zabriskie retains yellow; St Joseph turns out in droves

Stage 6 was characterized by continuous attacks and very fast riding. In the end no breakaway was able to stay away and the stage ended in a very fast sprint finish taken by Francesco Chicchi of Liquigas-Cannondale.

Dave Zabriskie retained yellow and I don't think I've ever heard a rider more deliriously happy as Zabriskie was in the post-race press conference.

Zabriskie said he was "on cloud nine" and from all appearances, it was quite true.

The Local Organizing Committee for the Tour in St. Joseph had planned a full day of activities--children's bicycle races, adult tricycle races, bicycle stunt demonstrations, and a large, active expo area--that brought crowds of people out to the finish line area by the time I arrived at 10AM.

The crowds only built by the time the race arrived around 5PM.












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