Gerolsteiner gets off to a good start in Eneco Tour

German team Gerolsteiner kicked off the Eneco Tour in the best possible way, with Stefan Schumacher winning the prologue in Den Helder. Schumacher was 0.45 seconds faster than George Hincapie (Discovery Channel), with early leader Joost Posthuma (Rabobank) taking third.

"My form is really good," said Schumacher. "It is very satisfying to have finished ahead of a number of specialists. But it doesn't surprise me. I will try everything I can to stay in front. I should do well especially in the final stages."