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The Lone Leader TDU18-7
Once the final sprint points on the stage were taken by William Clarke (EF Education First-Drapac), only Jaime Castrillo (Movistar) pressed on with the break away. The trio had built up a six minute lead, but with the hilly circuit around Stirling, it would be a tall order for Castrillo to hold off an eager peloton. On the other hand, Castrillo is the former under 23 time trial national champion of Spain. Conversely, he still has 51 kilometers to defend his solo lead.