It was a brilliant combination of gamesmanship and gusto by Spaniard Luis-Leon Sanchez. Like a professional poker player, he held his cards close to his chest, and waited for the 'river' to reveal the Ace.
Italian Rinaldo Nocentini benefited from great teamwork and great tenacity to hold onto yellow, while Norwegian Thor Hushovd studied the race book to perfection. The God of Thunder placed himself amongst the breakaway early on- no easy feat considering the day started with a Category 1 climb- to take full advantage of the sprint bonus points.
His calculated move moved him into the Green Jersey, an honor he hopes to build on as we wind towards Paris, but a war he will have to wage with Mark Cavendish every step of the way.
Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador and the Astana juggernaut did just enough out on the road to keep their vice grip on the standings. While there is no debating their strength on the bike, MOST are debating the strength of the BOND that tenuously holds the team together.
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