The manager of the Bouygues Telecom team was recently interviewed by a France Television reporter. Jean-Rene Bernaudeau was asked why Saunier Duval was chasing and what he believe the chances of Jerome Pineau were should the escape succeed.
“The Saunier Duval-Prodir team is riding at the head of the peloton because David Millar’s escape bid failed and this is a form of punishment," said Bernaudeau.
15:12 - 85km To Go...
The peloton is still 3’15" behind Martinez (DSC), Zabriskie (CSC), Sinkewitz (TMO), Calzati (A2R), Leipheimer and Scholz (GST), Flecha (RAB), Aerts (DVL), Tossato (QSI), Hinault (C.A), Isasi (EUS), Moreni (COF), Vaugrenard (FDJ), Quinziato (LIQ) and Pineau (BTL).