May 19, 2011 (Paso Robles, CA) – Peter Sagan (Svk) Liquigas-Cannondale topped the field on Stage 5 from Seaside to Paso Robles, 217.4km, claiming the win over Leigh Howard (Aus) HTC-Highroad in second and Ben Swift (Gbr) Sky Procycling in third. American Christopher Horner (Team RadioShack) continues to lead the Tour overall.

Results (brief)

1. Peter Sagan (Svk) Liquigas-Cannondale 5:16:03
2. Leigh Howard (Aus) HTC-Highroad
3. Ben Swift (Gbr) Sky Procycling
4. Paul Martens (Ger) Rabobank Cycling Team
5. Alex Candelario (USA) Kelly Benefit Strategies-OptumHealth

GC after Stage 5

1. Christopher Horner (USA) Team RadioShack 16:45:35
2. Levi Leipheimer (USA) Team RadioShack 1:15
3. Thomas Danielson (USA) Team Garmin-Cervelo