[kevkrom]

15:33 - Lead 4’45"

With the peloton at the 134km mark, it is 4’45" behind the five escapees.

15:31 - Plenty Of Punctures Today

Dario Cioni (LIQ) is the latest rider to puncture. The wet conditions have caused plenty of flat tyres today, including one for Jaan Kirsipuu - one of the riders in today’s escape group.

[green iguana]

The wet conditions have caused plenty of flat tyres today

I just hate when that sharp water punctures one of my tyres... That's why I refuse to ride when there's even a hint of a possibility of rain.

[kevkrom]

Lead is 4'28" at 143km in... sprint bonus coming up right on the heels of the 3rd climb at 144.5km

15:39 - Results Of Third Climb

The points for the Cote de Montigny were won by:

1. Karsten Kroon (RAB) 3pts
2. Stephane Auge (COF) 2pts
3. Christophe Mengin (FDJ) 1pt

15:35 - Horner And Canada Puncture

Two riders from Saunier Duval have puncture in the last kilometer. Both Chris Horner and David Canada have been given new wheels from the team car and are now chasing the peloton.