[Eurotwit]

And how far behind was Hincapie yesterday?

[Eurotwit]

13:30 - Noval Abandons...

There are just seven riders left in the Discovery Channel team. Benjamin Noval is the latest to quit the Tour; joining team-mate Paolo Savoldelli who stepped off at the 43km mark.

13:25 - 15 Escapees: 1’00" Ahead...

Hincapie (DSC)
Voigt (CSC)
Guerini (TMO)
Goubert (A2R)
Rasmussen (RAB)
Cunego & Bennati (LAM)
Pereiro (CEI)
Hushovd (C.A)
Verdugo (EUS)
Moncoutie, Chavanel & Moreni (COF)
Millar (SDV)
Albasini (LIQ)...
are now 1’00" ahead of the peloton.

[Ready4Freddy]

Good afternoon, Euro! George was 21'23", leaving him 23'01" in the overall GC. Ruhroh! Another DSC rider abandons:

13:30 - Noval Abandons...

There are just seven riders left in the Discovery Channel team. Benjamin Noval is the latest to quit the Tour; joining team-mate Paolo Savoldelli who stepped off at the 43km mark