As of 1:30PST from IronmanLive:

Normann Stadler is out of the race due to medical issues.

Former world time trial champion Laurent Jalabert is flying through the ride. Through 30 miles he’s passed 500 people! His bike split will be closer to 4:30 than 4:45.

Leading the men is Chris Lieto (#9). While Sindballe has made his move, the rest of the contenders are staying close together.

Here are the splits through 65 miles on the bike:
* Chris Lieto leading
* Torbjorn Sindballe (#37) at 3:38
* Tom Evans (#73) at 4:25
* Chris McCormack (#2) at 4:40
* Marino Vanhoenacker (#6) at 4:43
* Timothy DeBoom (#12) at 4:43
* Craig Alexander (#17) at 4:50
* Luke Bell (#7) at 4:50
* Luke McKenzie (#97) at 4:50
* Francisco Pontano (#21) at 4:50

Belinda Granger is trying to break things up in the group that’s chasing Leanda Cave and Dede Griesbauer. She’s pushing a big gear as she tries to pull away from the other women. Leanda Cave’s lead is 1:54 over Dede Griesbauer through 59 miles of the ride.

Desiree Ficker is in a second pack about five minutes behind the lead women.

For live update #2, click here.

Coach Joe English