16:25 - Ullrich Now Setting The Pace

Ullrich is now ahead of Armstrong and Basso. Armstrong responded quickly and raced ahead of the German.
16:24 - Basso Setting The Pace

Basso is leading Armstrong and Ullrich with about 4.5km to go to the top of the Col de Val-Louron Azet.
(We don�t have any time checks on the dropped riders but will report them once they have been given by race radio.)
16:23 - Armstrong & Basso Lead At 179.5km Mark

Basso began his attack at the 179.5km mark. There are 5km to climb and Ullrich is now out of the picture. Armstrong has just hit the accelerator but he�s eased the pace and Ullrich is coming back to Armstrong and Basso.
16:22 - Kroon Captured

Kroon has been caught by Basso and Armstrong who have just dropped Ullrich.
16:21 - Basso Sets The Pace

Basso has come to the front of the yellow jersey�s peloton. He has put some distance into Ullrich and Armstrong but the yellow jersey has responded.
16:20 - Vinokourov & Ullrich Lead

Vinokourov and Ullrich are now driving the yellow jersey�s peloton. Evans is the latest rider to be dropped.Arrival town

[Saint-Lary-Les-Thermes (Photo : Saint-Lary)]
Saint-Lary-Les-Thermes (Photo : Saint-Lary)
Saint-Lary-Soulan

Saint-Lary Soulan has all the charm of a traditional Pyrenean village, with well-preserved architecture and environment, as well as the state of the art skiing facilities of one of the leading resorts in the French Pyrenees. Animated both night and day, it lies close to the Pyrenees National Park and to the Spanish border, and provides the full range of mountain outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking or paragliding. Visitors will enjoy a variety of excursions to learn more about local traditions and customs, as well as the state of the art spa centre with its recently opened Spanish Canyon pool for a fun splash.

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