16:32 - Leaders On Final ClimbGerosa, Mengin, Auge, Kirsipuu and Kroon are on the Cote de Maron with a lead of 1’05" on the peloton.
16:31 - Van Bon Punctures
Leon van Bon is the latest rider to get a flat tyre.
16:31 - Even Turns Of Pace In Lead Group
The five escapees continue to swap off with even turns. Each riders is in the wind for about 30-40 seconds before swinging off. This cooperation is likely to stop soon as they start to consider the final climb...
16:28 - Chavanel Punctures
Sylvain Chavanel has puncture his front tyre. He has received a new wheels and is back racing again after a quick stop.
16:27 - Hushovd Rejoins Peloton
Afer his puncture, Hushovd has rejoined the peloton which is now just 20km from the finish and 1’30" behind the escapees.
16:37 - Mengin Claims Three PointsChristophe Mengin has crested the Cote de Maron on his own. He has added three points to his tally in the climbing classification. The peloton is 40" behind.
16:36 - Auge And Kroon Caught By Peloton
Kroon and Auge have been swallowed up by the peloton. There are now just three riders ahead of the pack. Mengin leads, then Kirsipuu and Gerosa... then the peloton.
16:36 - Peloton Thinning Out
The gradient of the final climb is causing numerous riders to drop off the back of the peloton. Mengin continues to set a good tempo at the front of the stage.
16:35 - Peloton 50" Behind
Mengin is going to claim first place points at the top of the Cote de Maron but the peloton is closing in quickly on the remnants of the escape group. The latest time check had the peloton at 50".
16:34 - Mengin Leads On His Own
Near the top of the final climb, Mengin has dropped the other riders in the lead group. Kirsipuu was the last to lose contact with the FDJ rider who lives in this region.
16:33 - Kirsipuu Attacks
There are signs of aggression at the front. Kirsipuu has attacked. He has been matched by Gerosa and Mengin.