Summary of Stage 5: Chambord to Montargis - 183km
Conditions: Dry in the beginning, some rain and wet roads in the second half.
The Stage began at 1:21 pm.
- Lance didn't want to wear the Yellow Jersey because he felt he didn't deserve the honor, but after the 5 preliminary kilometers, the pelaton was stopped at the start line (it usually does a rolling start) so that the race officials could have Lance put on the Yellow.
- 30 minutes in Juan Antonio Flecha broke away and About 20km later Carlstrom decided to chase. He was joined by Commesso and Bodrogi. The three chasers caught Flecha at the 87km mark.
- The Lead group of 4 was caught by the pelaton with just 11km to go.
- Robbie McEwen came to the front in the final 100m and has won the stage ahead of Tom Boonen.
- Lance sat in the Pelaton today as expected. Because he is a climber, he will just stay on the pace and wait until the mountain stages to try and gain time on his opponents.
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Originally Posted by xzvrw2
So is lance going to win this one this year?
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The winner of "le tour de France" is never a given. Lance has a very good chance, but he is past his prime physically in my opinion, but he is a very strong rider and has and even stronger mentality. As you may know, he has a record of 6 straight tour wins, more than any previous riders in this 102 year old race.
Interesting fact: The USPS team no longer exists. Lance now rides for the new "Discovery Channel team."