Correct on Azevedo. No DSC are right next to Hincapie, but they're close.
Dessell crests first, Mercado right on his wheel.
15:07 - Honchar Dropping Back...
The pace of the peloton is still being set by riders from the T-Mobile team. As the bunch ascends into the clouds, the yellow jersey has slipped to the back of this group... which is about 9’00" behind Mercado and Dessel on the Col de Soudet.
15:09 - Mercado Attacks At Summit...
Mercado has attacked at the front of the stage. Dessel has chased him down in the clouds at the top of the Col de Soudet where crowds are spilling onto the road.
15:10 - Dessel Leading Now...
Dessel has dropped Mercado now. The AG2R rider has a lead of about 50 meters near the summit of the first ’hors category’ climb of the 2006 Tour.
15:11 - Dessel Leads Over Summit...
Dessel has added 20 points to his tally in the climbing classification by leading Mercado over the summit.