Discovery Channel Marco Polo-sprinter Sergey Kudentsov finished 3rd in the first stage of Hong Kong - Shanghai. Sergey was supported by a fresh and agressive team, which brought him into the last lap perfectly.
In the final sprint to the line, Sergey got locked in a bit and was just too late to pass Wong Kam Po and Park Sung Baek, that became second and first respectively.

The 70 km flat criterium, saw one serious break, which contained Thijs Zonneveld, but as many teams believed in their chances, the mass sprint was certain. US team Jelly Belly did most of the work in the field and looked confident, but their sprinter did not make the podium.

Two 'resting days' with big transfers do follow now, after which the race will recommence with two half stages: a 130 km road race and a 24(!) km criterium.