American Neilson Powless slots into second: brave ride on Roubaix stage sees him move up 23 GC spaces

25-year-old Californian makes the most of manic stage, misses out on the yellow jersey by just 13 seconds

Neilson Powless
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It was a manic day at the Tour de France today for a Roubaix stage that will surely be remembered. 

With narrow roads, tight and loose corners, nervous riders and 11 cobbled sectors, Stage 5 was a stress- and carnage-filled day for the peloton. And one that would see a shakeup in the General Classification.

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