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).
Cancellara hanging tough for Andy through two Cat 1 climbs.
Looks like we are going to see the domestiques try to run each other out before the bosses go at it.
If nothing else Le Tour offers some awesome moments — can’t think of any other sport where a HERD OF SHEEP would suddenly appear on the road wreaking havoc with the riders. LOL