British sprinter Mark Cavendish won this stage and reclaimed his green jersey. This guy is good, he has won 8 stages in two years. Rest of the overall standings remain the same. Armstrong still third with 2 seconds behind Contador. Nocentini keeps the yellow.
Sad news at the TdF today ~ a female spectator hit by a police motorcycle as she crossed the road suddenly shortly after a breakaway group of riders had passed by in the village of Wittelsheim.
Also, Mark Cavendish has been disqualified from the 14th stage after trying to force Thor Hushovd (green jersey holder) into the barriers at the end.
Armstrong drops to 4th place overall.
Crossing the Swiss border tomorrow into Switzerland and into the Alps finally!!! The real TdF starts tomorrow.
Well well well ! Contador is incredible, while everyone was up to their limit, this kid was gaining speed on the slopes!Armstrong moved up to 2nd but 1.37 minutes behind Contador (yellow jersey today). I don't think Armstrong will be able to catch him anymore.
Rest day tomorrow. Tuesday will be another exciting day in the Alps !!!!!