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17:30:54 - Top Five In Stage 13

In torrid conditions, Heinrich Haussler proved that he can climb well,descend without fear, and attack when many would rather stay indoors.The 25-year-old earned the most convincing stage victory of the 2009Tour. The top five in stage 13 is:

1. Heinrich Haussler (GER) CTT - 200km in 4h56'26" (40.481km/h)

2. Amets Txurruka (ESP) EUS at 4'11"

3. Brice Feillu (FRA) AGR at 6'13"

4. Sylvain Chavanel (FRA) QST at 6'31"

5. Peter Velits (SVK) MRM at 6'43"

17:27:24 - Feillu Takes Third

Feillu has claimed third place over six minutes after the emotional victory salute by Haussler.

17:25:02 - Peloton 4km From Finish...

The peloton was 7'20" behind Haussler at the 4km mark. Txurruka is yet to arrive to claim second place in Colmar. It's a day for the aggressors: Haussler has been voted the most combative rider in the stage; Txurruka, the super-combative of 2007 is going to be second; Chavanel, the super-combative rider from last year is likely to take third...

17:23:07 - Victory For Haussler!

Heinrich Haussler has won the 13th stage after rolling to the line with tears in his eyes and a humble salute to the fans as he takes his first Tour de France stage victory. He's overwhelmed by emotions and is now receiving hugs from his Cervelo team staff.

17:21:39 - 'Flamme Rouge' For Haussler

He has enough of an advantage to celebrate for the entire final kilometer. Haussler is going to give Cervelo another stage win. His advantage over Txurruka is over four minutes and the German Australian is already blowing kisses to the camera.

17:21:13 - Wiggins Rejoins Peloton

The rider in fourth overall, Wiggins (GRM) is back with the peloton after his puncture.

17:20:08 - Haussler Preparing For Victory Salute

The vest and arm warmers have been removed and Haussler is starting to consider his victory salute. His jersey is zipped up and the grin has already emerged. He has less than 2km to go before celebrating...

17:18:56 - Wiggins Has Mechanical Trouble

Wiggins has punctured in the peloton. He is about to get serviced by his team mechanic and he can be thankful that the peloton isn't going as hard as the man in the front of the stage. The Brit in fourth overall should be able to return to the bunch before the finish.

17:16:41 - 4km To Go

Haussler is 4km from the finish of the 200km stage. He is about to give Cervelo its second stage victory in this year's Tour de France.

17:14:44 - Haussler Offers A Smile...

Haussler has begun to accept what's happened. He's giving a grin to the camera as he approaches Colmar and what is highly likely to be his first stage victory in the Tour de France. He has less than 6km to go in the 200km stage. By the time he reaches the finish, he will have been on the attack for 197km...