Another rolling stage through south central France saw Peter Stetina lose his race lead to Jan Bakelants who finished solo more than three minutes on the first chase group. The young Belgian has just over one minute on Peter, who is now second overall.

Tomorrow’s 21 km individual time trial should give Peter - an excellent time trialist - the opportunity to take some time out of his new rival.

Stage 5 results for American riders
1. Jan Bakelants (BEL) 5h47′18″
8. Tejay Van Gaderen (USA) +3′10″
23. Tom Peterson (USA) +4′28″
25. Chris Barton (USA) +4′28″
39. Peter Stetina (USA) +4′28″
44. Kirk Carlsen +4′28″
72. Chad Beyer +4′49″

General classification for American riders
1. Jan Bakelants (BEL) 24h57′48″
2. Peter Stetina (USA) +1′07″
3. Tejay Van Gaderen +3′21″
18. Tom Peterson (USA) +4′22″
44. Chad Beyer (USA) +8′04″
53. Kirk Carlsen (USA) +10′20″
76. Chris Barton (USA) +33′00″

*Team Garmin-Chipotle H3O and VMG/Felt riders in bold.*