The Spanish TT champion's time at the third check is 58'54", 31" better than the next best rider (Gretsch). Only four men have coverered the first 48km in less than an hour: Sanchez (RAB), Gretsch (ARG), Kiriyenka (MOV) and Zabriskie (OPQ).
Sanchez at 48km
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