Overall results

Edoardo Zambanini (Bahrain Victorious) had a crash on Trška Gora. Hopefully it's not serious and will recover soon.

Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe takes second as well! Laurence Pithie was fastest in the group of 12 cyclists that crossed the finish line half a minute behind Lipowitz.

Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe) has won in Novo mesto! That is his second victory in two days, today he won after amazing solo attack on Trška Gora!

(3.7 km to go) Jakob Omrzel (Bahrain Victorious) is in the group of chasers, which is 18 seconds behind Lipowitz. That will secure him third place overall!

(7.2 km to go) Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe) is on charge! He came to the bottom of the descent alone, and could even make it to Novo mesto! This would be a great confirmation of the overall victory!

(10km to go) Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe) has attacked on the very end of the climb to Trška Gora and has also secured victory on KOM competition. Only few riders came close, including Jakob Omrzel (Bahrain Victorious).

(16 km to go). Peloton has came to Novo mesto for the first time, with team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe at the front. They are now on the way towards Trška Gora, short, but very steep climb. The group will fell apart for sure, then the fight for stage win is on.

(27 km to go) Fausto Masnada (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) was last member of the break, which is now over. Great effort, the race starts from zero. Peloton will soon enter Novo mesto, and then do another lap - with the climb to Trška Gora.

Results KOM finish Trebelno (cat III, 103.7 km)
1) Fausto Masnada (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort)
2) Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe)
Lipo has to attack, this is the battle for KOM competition, powered by Lidl.