[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]

Hincapie gained 2" with his points in the 1st sprint. He's gonna need a lot more than that come sunset...