riders cross bridge as they leave Penang Eric Wohlberg heading to the start line Corey Lange Scott Moninger and Eric Wohlberg Dominique Perras Alex Lavallee David George David George Photographers Gord Fraser Roland Green Roland Green Charles Dionne Breakaways at the first sprint Peter Wedge Dominique Perras and Charles Dionne Charles Dionne and Alex Lavallee Corey Lange time gaps are displayed on the blackboard moto Merculio Ramos took the yellow jersey after time bonuses during his breakaway Dominique Perras Alex Lavallee loads up with refreshments Lavallee heads back to the peloton with drinks Corey Lange Peter Wedge Eric Wohlberg and Roland Green chat in the peloton Gord Fraser Formaggi Pinzolo Fiave spent alot of time at the front working for Ivan Quaranta school kids line the roadside to cheer the riders riding through the forest Health Net moves to the front at the start of the final circuit for Gord Fraser The "finish" of stage 1 Graeme Brown gestures as the peloton crosses the line