Team Slipstream unveiled a prototype titanium bicycle
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Unfortunately disaster struck, but McGregor was not seriously injured
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The Team Slipstream circus continued with an accomplished exhibition of juggling.
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Team Giant Asia professional Paul Griffin (Irish National Team) was happy
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Paul Griffin (Irish National Team) led the peloton out of Tralee
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The route was lined with fans of all ages and with the sun also beaming
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With the first five kilometres neutralised due to a road traffic accident,
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Zakkari Dempster (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) leads the main breakaway
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The peloton seemed happy to let the breakaway group go for the moment.
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All the while the escapees press on. Here, Australian rider Ben Day (Navigators Insurance)
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Although there was no distinct chase organised, the peloton maintained a brisk pace.
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Eventually there is a definite response from Unibet.com, T-Mobile Team and Team CSC.
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The breakaway realise their goal and attain a strong advantage of 4 minutes 35 seconds.
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Mexican rider Moises Aldape Chavez was one of the six escapees.
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High speed drive thru for T-Mobile Team at the feeding station after 91 kilometres.
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Paidi O’Brien (Murphy & Gunn/Newlyn Group/M. Donnelly/Sean Kelly Team)
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Former British National Champion Jeremy Hunt (Unibet.com)
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Telecommunication technician Michael Moriarty tunes into race radio
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Zakkari Dempster (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) leads the break up towards the third
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Lasse Bochmann (Team CSC) led the pursuing peloton.
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Frank Schleck (Team CSC) raises the pace as the time gap to the escapees
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With eight kilometres to go the breakaway is on the verge of being reeled
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With 75 metres to go Team LPR are obviously confident that Borut Bozic
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The Slovenian rider times his sprint to perfection and takes an excellent victory
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Borut Bozic (Team LPR) was overjoyed with his win.
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Winner of Stage 3 of the Tour of Ireland 2007: Borut Bozic (Team LPR).
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Wesley Sulzberger (SouthAustralia.com-AIS) will continue to wear
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Stijn Vandenbergh (Unibet.com) celebrates another day in yellow.
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Matti Breschel (Team CSC) retains his lead
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Spanish rider Luis Pasamontes (Unibet.com) took the lead
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Many of the bike manufacturers had their latest products
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The start was harmonious
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Unibet's lonely road ahead
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The Irish crowd enjoyed the racing
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Vandenberg, Cooke, Eisel and House
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The peloton riding along the coast.
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The field prays for the end of the day.
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The sprint for first.
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Borut Bozic (Team L.P.R)
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Pat McQuaid in his home race.
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Matt Pinsent is a four-time Olympic champion.
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The peloton rolls over
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Ian Stannard from the T-Mobile Development program.
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What a wedding
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Irish country side
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Pinsent and McQuaid
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Pinsent and McQuaid
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