Bookended by stormy weather today, Wachovia Week got off to a fast start with the Wachovia Invitational in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Health Net rocked the show today, and in particular John Lieswyn, but in the end it was Max van Heeswijk of US Postal who took line honors, followed by Francisco Ventoso of Saunier Duval-Prodir in second and F-Rod Fred Rodriguez of Acqua & Sapone in third.

Van Heeswijk is race leader and John Lieswyn is points leader after day one. Full report with photos to follow - the next race is Thursday with the Wachovia Classic in Trenton, New Jersey.

Brief Results

1. Max van Heeswijk US Postal 3:17:27
2. Francisco Ventoso Prodir Saunier Duval :09
3. Fred Rodriguez Acqua & Sapone m.t.