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First climb results:

1. Auge (3 pts)
2. Mengin (2 pts)
3. Kroon (1 pt)

Breakaway leads peloton by 8'08" at 82 km into the race.

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14:50 - Results Of 2nd Climb

The points at the summit of the Cote de Brouthieres (at 104km) were won by:

1. Karsten Kroon (NED - RAB) 3pts
2. Stephane Auge (FRA - COF) 2pts
3. Mauro Gerosa (ITA - LIQ) 1pt

14:49 - Auge Attacks On 2nd Climb

The Cofidis rider in the lead group has attacked on the 2nd climb of the stage. He wanted the points at the summit of the Cote de Brouthieres but could not hold off Karsten Kroon of the Rabobank team.

14:48 - Lead Drops To 7’30"

The peloton is at the 97km mark and is 7’30" behind the five escapees.