TdF Stage 13 : Albi - Albi TT

Ok so today finally the first time trial was held so we should know who would compete for the yellow jersey this year. Everybody expected a big loss for Michael Rasmussen but with a good 11th place he proved that he improved his time trial skills. The win was for Alexandre Vinokourov, who let us know that we should'nt count him out already for the victory. Big losers for the day were Valverde, Sastre, Mayo and Moreau

On the Euskaltel side Mikel Astarloza did a great job with a 10th place and made himself climb to the 8th spot in the general rank. Haimar Zubeldia couldn't really get together and went to the 18th place.

Stage Result
1 Alexandre Vinokourov (Kaz) Astana 1.06.34 (48.661 km/h)
2 Cadel Evans (Aus) Predictor - Lotto +1.14
3 Andreas Klöden (Ger) Astana +1.39
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10. Mikel Astarloza +2:42
32. Haimar Zubeldia +4:31
50. Ruben Perez +6:17
58. Gorka Verdugo +7:04
75. Inaki Isasi +7:35
83. Amets Txurruka +7:51
108. Jorge Azanza +8:50
135. Inigo Landaluze +9:52

General Rank
1 Michael Rasmussen (Den) Rabobank 58.46.39
2 Cadel Evans (Aus) Predictor - Lotto +1.00
3 Alberto Contador (Spa) Discovery Channel +2.31
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8. Mikel Astarloza +5:07
18. Haimar Zubeldia +8:18
36. Amets Txurruka +27:25
59. Inigo Landaluze +54:45
77. Gorka Verdugo +1:06:22
89. Ruben Perez +1:13:07
99. Jorge Azanza +1:21:52
115. Inaki Isasi +1:32:00