Today's a transition stage, with roads turning lumpy. A 4th Category climb that comes with 13 miles to race might launch a late breakaway. If the field stays together, a 500-meter hill with a 6.6 percent slope that comes with just 1.2 miles to race could neutralize the pure sprinters a bit.
The Tour's first 3rd Category climbs threaten Jussi Vaikkenen's hold on the King of the Mountains jersey.
Fabian Cancellara continues in the yellow jersey in the same time as Lance Armstrong.
Note: we're live chatting and blogging again tomorrow.
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Stage 6: 112.8 miles Girona-Barcelona
Today's a transition stage, with roads turning lumpy. A 4th Category climb that comes with 13 miles to race might launch a late breakaway. If the field stays together, a 500-meter hill with a 6.6 percent slope that comes with just 1.2 miles to race could neutralize the pure sprinters a bit.
The Tour's first 3rd Category climbs threaten Jussi Vaikkenen's hold on the King of the Mountains jersey.
Fabian Cancellara continues in the yellow jersey in the same time as Lance Armstrong.
Note: we're live chatting and blogging again tomorrow.
Lance Armstrong represents clash of cultures in Tour de France - The Bonus - SI.com Story Highlights
Europeans care deeply about cycling; by in large Americans couldn't care less. Bike racing in Europe is what boxing is in the States -- a poor kid's way out. Americans are outraged by riders doping to gain edge; European fans expect it
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