Wednesday, July 08, 2009

TDF Stage 5: Riders crash, hit first climb, Astana moves forward [LIVE UPDATES]

SHOOT: It's clobbering time. Click on the link immediately below for further updates.
clipped from www.supersport.com
Schierlinckx Crashes: There has been a crash involving Staf Schierlinckx (SIL) and Stephane Auge (COF). Both are back on their bikes after going off the left side of the road.
Matt Lloyd Crashes: Matt Lloyd has crashed right on the line of the intermediate sprint. He is standing and getting a new front wheel before setting off again.
Geslin Leads Over Climb: At the top of the first climb of the stage, Geslin has led Ignatiev to the line.
Results Of First Climb: There was a rapid sprint for the points at the col de Feuilla (at 112.5km). The points were won by:
1. Geslin (FDJ) 3pts
2. Ignatiev (KAT) 2pt
3. Voeckler (BBO) 1pt
Astana Moving Forward: There are a number of Astana riders now arrriving at the head of the peloton. The right turn at the coast is at the 133km mark. Currently the bunch is around the 107km mark.
Peloton 3'40" Behind On Climb: As the peloton arrived at the first climb, it was 3'40" behind Ignatiev's group.


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