14:14 - 12 Riders 8" Behind Leaders Padrnos, Sinkewitz, Calzati, Wrolich, Flecha, Merckx, Boonen, Hushovd, Gilbert, Backstedt, Quinziato & Lefevre are about to join the five riders at the front of the stage.
14:13 - Peloton At 58km Mark Brard, Auge, Vaugrenard, Geslin and Knees are currently 20" ahead of the chasing group - Padrnos, Sinkewitz, Calzati, Wrolich, Flecha, Merckx, Boonen, Hushovd, Gilbert, Backstedt, Quinziato & Lefevre… The peloton is at 50".
14:19 - 17 Escapees Losing Advantage The presence of Boonen in today’s escape group has prompted Davitamon-Lotto to chase down the 17 riders. The latest advantage of Boonen’s group is 40".
14:21 - Lead Grows To 1’00" At the 64km mark, the 17 escapees had a lead of 1’00" on the peloton.
14:26 - Every CSC Rider At Head Of Peloton... Bjarne Riis has sent his squad to work. The CSC colours dominate the head of the peloton that is now 1’40" behind Boonen’s group.