 YOUNG GERMAN SPRINTER MAX WALSCHEID TOOK HIS FIRST VICTORY FOR THE TEAM WITH A BRILLIANT SPRINT FINISH ON THE THIRD STAGE OF THE TOUR OF HAINAN AFTER GREAT TEAMWORK FROM THE TEAM. WALSCHEID IS NOW THE NEW LEADER IN THE GENERAL AND POINTS CLASSIFICATION. "I am really happy with my first victory. The objective for today was to set up the sprint for me. It was again a long stage and we took our responsibility to control the peloton.
"In the finale, we nearly got boxed in, however the guys brought me in a good position. I managed to stay calm and the lead-out was perfect. It is a nice feeling to win the stage after being two times close to the win, and a difficult year for me mentally. I am now the leader in the overall and points classification, and this result leaves me motivated for the next days of racing."
Full race report here. | 
