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00:22 GMT         Day 87 of 90, Season 68    

Brilliant debut for Denley Ruppin


  The many climbs in Boise Climbs didn't give any good ideas for the riders. No riders attacked the entire stage through. When the final climb was near, the strongest riders settled themselves in front of the peloton. Zeroheroes took a confident lead, supporting Denley Ruppin. The devistating tempo set by Zeroheroes crushed rider by rider. When Denley Ruppin ran out of supporting riders, he had only 3 other competitors to beat. One of them, Brock Shehow (Malvin), launched a quick attack and managed to sit a lone in front for a short time. He only had Denley Ruppin and Nick Gahring (Laguna Beach Cycling) behind him now. Brock Shehow could not keep the tempo high, and eventually, both Denley Ruppin and Nick Gahring passed him by.
Nick Gahring launched the sprint, but Denley Ruppin outrunned him and became the winner.
The climbs today were tough, but I felt good all day, said Denley Ruppin after winning. I loved the ending of the stage. It was when I saw the ending of the route I knew that I could win. It was perfect for me.
It's good to see Denley Ruppin fulfilling his ambitions winning this stage. He deserves the victory more than anyone else, said the proud manager of Zeroheroes, Binger, and continued: The team was a good support for him (Denley Ruppin) today, and he clearly proved his worth in the break away today.



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Boise Climbs
Denley Ruppin
Nick Gahring
Brock Shehow