Jefferson City, Mo. ? Boy Van Poppel of the Netherlands claimed the first win of his pro career, and American rider Christian Vande Velde retained his race lead for the third consecutive day Friday in the fifth stage of the Tour of Missouri.

Van Poppel, 20, son of nine-time Tour de France stage winner Jean-Paul Van Poppel, claimed the 109.2-mile St. James to Jefferson City road race in 3 hours, 48 minutes and 42 seconds.

The second-year race continues today with the 110-mile Hermann to St. Charles sixth stage road race.