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15:06 - Kirsipuu Punctures

One of the riders in the lead group has punctured. Jaan Kirsipuu is waiting on the side of the road for a new wheel.

14:59 - Lead Down To 6’45"

At the 103.5km mark, the peloton is 6’45" behind the five escapees. The Davitamon-Lotto and Quickstep teams continue to cooperate at the head of the pack.

Up ahead Kroon, Kirsipuu, Gerosa, Auge and Mengin are swapping even turns although there have been signs of aggression, namely at the top of the climbs. Kroon is doing what he can to protect his team-mate’s lead in the race for the polka-dot jersey but Auge appears determined to wrestle the lead from the Rabobank rider today.

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15:09 - Lead Down To 6’05"

The peloton is at the 114km mark and continues to be led by the Quickstep and Davitamon teams. The deficit of the main group to the five escapees has dropped to 6’05".

15:08 - Kirsipuu Rejoins Lead Group

After his puncture, Kirsipuu has rejoined Mengin, Gerosa, Kroon and Auge at the front of the stage.