2008 Tour De France Stage 15 - Sunday, July 20: Embrun - Prato Nevoso, 183km
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Inevitable in a HC climb IMO. There are others who are also slowly popping off the back of the peloton, and I'm sure that they can get together and ride as a group.Crankyfeet said:
Edit: The front group of four have crested Agnel. They still have a nice 13 min lead.
And there have been a few close calls already. Maybe the combination of the wind and narrow road. There are no guard rails in most places. Hope nobody goes off the road.Bro Deal said:
There have been some abandons today. Other than Mark Cavendish, Mark Renshaw and Stijn Devolder have retired.
He seemed to be suffering and was dropped in the climb. I don't know if he is ill.thoughtforfood said:
The weather has taken a turn for the worse, and it is now raining. Voeckler, who attacked near the top of the climb for mountain points seems to be going off on his own, with a few riders trying to follow him.
oscar pierieo just went over the barrier & fell to the road below ! He has not moved. Looks bad.
The peloton is going slow ATM waiting for news on Pereiro presumably, and the gap has increased by almost 4 minutes to 15:15.
The Eurosport commentators said they are hearing that it could be a broken collar bone for Pereiro.
Given how the gap is now 16:15 with just 80 km to go, it looks like the peloton is content with letting the four escapees go and take the stage win.
Given how the gap is now 16:15 with just 80 km to go, it looks like the peloton is content with letting the four escapees go and take the stage win.
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