The first day in the Alps and we see many changes… Mark Cavendish did not take the start today, he said he was tired and is starting to focus on the Olympics.
The race was in the rain today, as a breakaway containing Egoi Martinez (Euskaltel), Jose Luis Arrieta (Agr2), Simon Gerrans (Credit Agricole) and Danny Pate (Garmin) gained up to 13 minutes on the field.
Stijn Devolder of Quick Step retired from the race as the main group goes over the first climb of the day.
Caisse d’Epargne’s Oscar Pereiro went over the guard rail on a descent, and has broken his collarbone.
Large crash by a roundabout on the flat between the big climbs. CSC is on the front pushing the pace.
There is just 28k to go and the break still has a 14:30 advantage.
Many attacks and counters on the final climb, and the break’s lead is falling…
The break sticks! Simon Gerrans (Credit Agricole) wins the stage. Frank Schleck (CSC) is the yellow jersey leader now, Bernhard Kohl (Gerolsteiner) is the new KOM leader. Lots of great racing today.
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