[laredo44]

The peloton is being led by the Cofidis team. They are intent on catching the escapee, Mengin who is currently 12" ahead.

Really like the updates, but what does 12" mean to you? Here in the states it means 12 inches which can hardly be considered a lead at all.

[kevkrom]

Minutes (') and seconds (") -- pretty standard designations for time (or map coordinates).