16:26 - Hushovd PuncturesThe rider in second place in the points classification at the start of the stage, Thor Hushovd has punctured. He has a new wheel and is chasing the peloton.
16:25 - Final Climb 13.5km From Finish
The Cote de Maron is a 3.2km ascent with an average gradient of 5.2 per cent. The summit of this cat-4 rise is 13.5km before the finish of the sixth stage.
Currently both Karsten Kroon and Stephane Auge have seven points in the climbing classification. We can expect to see these two try to stay clear of the peloton until the climb. The have about 7km to go but the peloton is now just 1’40" behind their group of five.
16:32 - Leaders On Final ClimbGerosa, Mengin, Auge, Kirsipuu and Kroon are on the Cote de Maron with a lead of 1’05" on the peloton.
16:31 - Van Bon Punctures
Leon van Bon is the latest rider to get a flat tyre.
16:31 - Even Turns Of Pace In Lead Group
The five escapees continue to swap off with even turns. Each riders is in the wind for about 30-40 seconds before swinging off. This cooperation is likely to stop soon as they start to consider the final climb...
16:28 - Chavanel Punctures
Sylvain Chavanel has puncture his front tyre. He has received a new wheels and is back racing again after a quick stop.
16:27 - Hushovd Rejoins Peloton
Afer his puncture, Hushovd has rejoined the peloton which is now just 20km from the finish and 1’30" behind the escapees.