Yeah, it should be an exiting finish.
I doubt this break will last all the way in.
The peloton seems to be holding them at close to five minutes.
Credit Agricole will be defending the yellow, and hoping for a strong showing for Hushovd, Rabobank will be looking for something as well, Discovery could set up Hincapie, Quickstep and Boonen proably wants a look in.
THen there is Valverdee :-)
It should be an exiting afternoon.
Cheers.
Boonen on todays stage:
World champion Tom Boonen didn't manage to take a victory in the past two stages. Tomorrow the race starts in Belgium, so he is like to be very motivated today. "I hope to win, and if everything goes ok I'll be there," he told Cyclingnews.
Does he feel as though he is as strong as he needs to be? "There's no problem with my condition, I just need that bit of luck that is needed to win."
Today's race finishes close to the Cauberg, which won't be easy for a sprinter like Boonen. "I need to be in a good position at the Cauberg, then we'll see."
Boonen said that he was impressed with Thor Hushovd. "I think he's stronger than last year. Then I could let him be in my wheel, and winning would've still been no problem. This year, every mistake is crucial."
We were wondering what the world champion's main goal is today. "If I take the stage win, I'll take the yellow jersey...so I know my mission."