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Tour de France - Stage 17
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| Crommy |
Posted on 10-12-2007 22:26
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Here it is, the big one - 5 incredible climbs, a day of pain and suffering for all. Scrap that, a day of pain and suffering for all
On the first climb, we have 2 crazy riders
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Posted on 10-12-2007 22:27
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But the rush for KOM points stops them
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:43
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I'm back!
Rasmussen has done it again - he goes solo
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:44
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And takes a 13 minute lead over the Col de la Croix de Fer
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:45
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Another climb later, and his lead is down to 10 minutes
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:45
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Di Luca attacks up the Galibier!!!
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:46
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But Schleck is right on his heels
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:46
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A quick burst from Evans however, pulls the yellow jersey back in
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:46
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But now Valverde attacks - and nobody follows him - is this it?
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:47
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Over the top: Rasmussen
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:47
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+8'30 Valverde
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:47
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+ 41": Peloton
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:48
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Rasmussen is up for this, he gets out of the saddle in the long, hard climb to the finish, with a 7'31 lead
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:49
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Valverde is next with almost a minute on his rivals
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:49
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But it's time for Schleck!
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:49
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But another big surprise - Dessel does it again, and gets clear - he's on fire
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:50
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Di Luca has cracked!!! So has Evans!!! And Sastre!!!
This really is a horrible stage for the riders, but what a stage for the fans |
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:50
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Dessel gets encouragement
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:51
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And now he has Rasmussen in his sights - but is it too late?
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Posted on 11-12-2007 16:52
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The maillot jaune group is next - Schleck, Contador, Fothen, Gadret and Danielson
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