| Interview stage 18 The truth is Contador dominated. Cancellara impressed. A.Schleck can TT. F.Schleck didn't. Wiggins was fast but not enough. ASTANA slipped while SAXO BANK and GARMIN shined. GC four within 34s of 3rd! - results |
Analysis of the stage 18 A time trial is not a race against the clock or another rider; it is the race of truth. Each rider battles their fatigue using all their strength to push themselves harder and faster. - preview |
Combativity
award (fighting spirit award).
This prize is awarded at the end
of each stage by a jury
comprising eight specialists in
cycling. A
“super-combativity” prize is
also awarded at the end of the
last stage of the Tour. - for
Gerry Kichok