Now, we have a 27km time trial, and Ignatiev is the big favourite to take both the stage and the lead here, unfortunately for him, second favourite is the current yellow jersey, Vasili Kirvenka
Olman sets the first strong time with a 35'58"
De Gent is the first to challenge him as he takes the lead by 3 seconds
Millar has been close at the intermediate checks, but falls 12 seconds short
Teammate Wiggins also started very strong but fades to 4th at +14"
As the top riders are starting Craven takes the lead at the first check
Ignatiev knocks 10 seconds off that time though
Kiryenka is already 12 seconds back from Ignatiev and out of yellow
Ignatiev is on fire today and is 25 seconds faster than everyone else through check 2
Clement is looking at sneaking a top 5 place as he finish 5th at +18"
Kiryenka is 32 seconds behind a check 2 and look like having to settle for 2nd
In the battle for 3rd, Marquez finishes at +44"
Voeckler at +1'45"
Craven takes a provisional 3rd finishing jsut 7 seconds behind De Gendt
Hoogerland finishes at +1'25" to take 5th overall, while Ignatiev catches him on the line to take a massive 33 second lead
Kiryenka enjoys his final momments in yellow as he comes in 6th
