17:24 - 4km To Go
Chavanel is 4km from the finish. He has taken 20pts for the final climb.
17:21 - Valls Ferri Still Second
We cannot confirm the composition of the Voeckler group but can report that Valls Ferri is the second rider in the stage. With 5km to go, Chavanel leads:
Valls Ferri by 50”
Garate by 1’40”
Voeckler, Moreno, Cunego and one other by 2’00”.
17:20 - Pineau Caught By Peloton
Pineau has been caught by the peloton with about 7km to go.
17:18 - Chavanel Over Seven Minutes Ahead Of Fabian
Cancellara has lost his yellow jersey and the likely heir is Chavanel (again). The Frenchman looks strong enough to win the stage. He is 7’00” ahead of the yellow jersey and has about 5.5km to race.
17:17 - Pineau Wins ’Fighting Spirit’ Award
Pineau will wear a red dossard in stage eight as he has been voted the most aggressive rider in today’s stage.