Ax 3 Domaines
The race went 184 km from Revel to Ax 3 Domaines in the Pyrenees. It was a relatively flat stage until the Port de Pailheres (hors category), about 15k from the start of the climb up 3 Domaines.
Christophe Riblon crossed the finish line first, 54 seconds ahead of his closest rival, Denis Menchov. He had escaped early on at 20k and stayed away.
Denis Menchov and Samuel Sanchez came in second and third.
Contador attacked several times during the day but couldn’t get away from Schleck. Overall GC hasn’t changed.
Riblon on the podium after winning the stage.
Tomorrow is another Pyrenees stage with a hors category climb at Port de Bales just before the descent finish into Bagneres de Luchon.
