Thor joined Petacchi dropped off the back of the peleton on this 2nd climb.
No points for either this Stage.
15:33 - 5km From Top Of Soulor
The seven escapees are still all together as they pass the 5km to climb sign.
15:32 - Peloton Drops Ivanov and Valls Ferri
The bunch is 5’45” behind at the 8km to climb sign. Astana has spend seven of the last 10 minutes at the front of the peloton. The latest to lose contact with the yellow jersey’s group are the winner of stage 13 last year Serguei Ivanov (KAT) and the runner-up in stage seven, Valls Ferri (FOT).