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This is an archive article published on July 13, 2005

Amstrong surges ahead in Alps

10 the stageGrenoble to CourchevelDistance192.5 km (Later reduced to 181 km following protests by Alpine farmers over recent wolf attacks on...

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10 the stage
Grenoble to Courchevel

Distance
192.5 km (Later reduced to 181 km following protests by Alpine farmers over recent wolf attacks on sheep and cattle)

Type of stage
Road, mountainous

Stage winner
Alejandro Valverde (Spain)

Overall leader
Lance Armstrong (USA)

Ups and Downs
Armstrong came up with a commanding performance in the mountains, his strong point, to recapture the overall lead. Dane Michael Rasmussen finished third to move second overall- 37 seconds behind Armstrong.

Next Stage
Another attacking day can be expected. With the long Madeleine climb starting just another under 30 km into the days, early attacks cannot be ruled out. Shorter stage shall mean high speeds.

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