Andy Schleck and Lance have moved to the front of the Peleton. Cadel Evans follows George Hincapie onto their wheel. Contador is a little farther back in the middle of his Astana riders.
A lot of riders are cracking and falling well of the back. heat and mountains are really taking their toll.
Pineau is 19 seconds clear of Chavenal. Chavenal is almost a minute ahead of the Voeckler group, and then another 1:30 back from them to the Peleton.
Chavenal is now in “virtual” yellow as Cancellara continues to struggle.
No attacks from the Peleton yet. Schleck, Armstrong, Evans, Contador all riding side by side and watching each other.