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Stage 15 - Pontarlier to Verbier, 207.5km
LATEST ACTION (all times BST)
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1145: An interesting situation coming up at around 54km at the top of the Côte de la Carrière where there's KOM points with an intermediate sprint 2km later.
1140:Franco Pelizotti took the four points on the Col Des Etroits with Martinez again only scoring two. The peloton is now in Switzerland, rolling down into the valley. It's been 25 years since a stage finished atop a Swiss mountain.
1136:
Over on 606 Esquain
has got some predictions for how today will pan out: "Ok, today I expect to be somewhat of a disappointment. Can't see Lance making a statement here, team tactics will still be in play, but am fearful about Alberto galloping up the road in the last few kms."
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1134: Bad news for Belgian fans. Tom Boonen, the National Champion, didn't make the start this morning. Another big blow for Tommeke in what has been a pretty miserable July.
1130: Usually stages start slowly with a few attacks but already there's plenty to report. Lanterne Rouge Kenny Van Hummel is struggling on the Category 3 Cote Du Rafour while Franco Pelizotti mops up the four points on offer in his pursuit of the Kings of the Moutains title. His nearest rival Egoi Martinez takes two points. Not sure why they put a big lump so near to the start. Seems a bit much when they've got another 200km still to ride.
1114 BST: Today the Tour proper begins and we get to see who will have the legs to wear yellow in Paris. Mountain-top finishes mean big time gaps and on the road to Verbier, everyone is waiting to see which of the contenders can make it count. Will Armstrong or Contador dominate Astana, or will one of the other contenders break free on the ascent to the Swiss mountain resort?
Bradley Wiggins on Twitter
, a contender for a top 5 finish in Paris: "It's a new dawn and a new day on the TDF, the race continues" We'll be keeping an eye on how he fares today. Look out for his signature black socks in the lead group.
Lance Armstrong on Twitter
promises excitement today: "Big day today @ the TdF. Expect fireworks. Lots of them. 4 those who think it's been boring, you'll appreciate the final week. Fosho.."
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