Wilco Kelderman (TLJ) is the new leader of the 2015 Eneco Tour after a spectacular first hilly stage in the region of Limburg, over more than 20 climbs and a difficult final circuit in Sittard-Geleen, as rain and narrow roads gave wings to stage winner Johan Le Bon (FDJ), part of a two-man breakaway also featuring Dylan Van Baarle (TCG).

Despite keeping attention on most of the ascents, Adriano Malori, 3rd overall after his good time trial on Thursday, couldn't keep the pace of a strung-out group which José Joaquín Rojas, looking for a spot for the Vuelta a España, was able to follow. The Spaniard finished in 12th place, 27" back.

Andrey Amador is still finding is form and finished in the gruppetto.

"Today was probably the hardest day in the rain and the finish was so intense. The feelings are still good, but it is more important to try to take care of myself because clearly it was a dangerous day with lots of risks," he said.

The race of the Low Countries will tackle tomorrow some of the hills in Liège-Bastogne-Liège, fifteen in total for 209km ending at Houffalize.

"Tomorrow will be another hard day. We will have to rest well and see how the legs respond tomorrow," Amador added.