STAGE 11

     Stage 11 starts in the town of Courchevel and ends in the city of Briancon.  There are three major climbs on this stage with the Col de Galibier being the final kick in the riders groin.  The downhill finish is sure to make it interesting because I beleive Lance will just want to stay close and avoid any trouble.  This will give some folks an opportunity for a nice stage win in the mountains without feeling too much pressure from the Discovery Team.

4:30 p.m. local time

   Vinikorov is on a solo break and the main chase group is being controlled by Discovery.  There is enough time for the chase group to reel in the breaks.

4:40 p.m. local time

    A phonac rider (Botero) has bridged the gap to Vinkorov and now it is a pair running to steal the stage.  I really wish I understood more French.

SOME SCENES FROM THE FINISH LINE

THE CARAVAN COMES THROUGH

 

SHERYL AND MARK WATCH THE RACE ON A MONITOR

SOME RACE SCENES FROM THE OLN MONITOR

  

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