Tour de France 2011 Photos; Stage 10: Aurillac → Carmaux, 158 km
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The morning sign-in in Aurillac. Despite 33 stitches and not being able to get out of bed on the rest day, Johnny Hoogerland (Vacansoleil), started and completed today's stage to keep the Polka Dot Jersey. He says walking is more painful than riding a bike.		share this photo
Two of the best attackers in the sport (Thomas Voeckler and Philippe Gilbert) congratulate each other on their Leader's Jerseys before a joint attack later in the stage		share this photo
Lots of twisty roads again today, but they were wider. Only one minor crash and it was near the beginning of the stage.		share this photo
Europcar at the front for their man in Yellow, Thomas Voeckler		share this photo
The peloton amidst the rolling farmlands that are common in this area of the Tarn		share this photo
On the final of four modest climbs with 15 km to go, Omega Pharma-Lotto was driving the peloton...		share this photo
Five men escaped over the top. Green Jersey leader Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) put his personal ambitions behind him and was joined in the break by race leader Thomas Voeckler and a reluctant HTC-Highroad's Tony Martin (talking on the team radio). The goal for Omega Pharma-Lotto was to tire/shed HTC-Highroad riders, namely, Mark Cavendish.		share this photo
The high tempo and escapes by Omega Pharma-Lotto whittled the HTC-Highroad leadout down to just Tony Martin		share this photo
Mark Cavendish was in the lead with 50m to go after jumping at the 150m marker		share this photo
The sprint finish in Carmaux		share this photo
but former teammate Andre Greipel is gaining on him		share this photo
It comes down to Mark Cavendish and Andre Greipel in a thrilling finish in Carmaux		share this photo
The big man, Andre Greipel (Omega Pharma-Lotto), finishes off a strong finish with a fine bike throw to beat Mark Cavendish (HTC-Highroad)		share this photo
Photo finish close-up		share this photo
Andre Greipel (Omega Pharma-Lotto) celebrates his first Tour de France win while denying Mark Cavendish his 18th career Tour de France win		share this photo
Andre Greipel (Omega Pharma-Lotto) came to the Tour de France with the simple goal of winning a stage and that's what he achieved today		share this photo
As expected, Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) successfully defended his first day in Yellow		share this photo
Robert Gesink (Rabobank) has been the best young rider since stage 7 so it's about time we posted a photo of him in White		share this photo
Tour de France 2011 Photos; Stage 10: Aurillac → Carmaux, 158 km
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