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Stage 18 Review

By Paul Sherwen
The final podium, though, is not decided and will not be until the race climbs the Mont Ventoux on Saturday.
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MMR Stage 18

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About Stage 18: Annecy > Annecy

ANNECY
The Tour has not stopped in Annecy since 1959, when Switzerland’s Rolf Graf won a stage for his second time in the race, after Albi, in a stage that started in Saint-Vincent d’Aoste near the end of the Tour. Meanwhile, the “Venice of the Alps” has become one of the classics of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré.

Annecy – Annecy 40km TT

By Frankie Andreu
If the riders have not had a chance to enjoy the scenery then now is the time to pick their head up off their handlebars and look around. Annecy has not been a part of the Tour since 1959 and this year it will host the final 40km time trial around Lake Annecy.
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City Facts
ANNECY
• 2-time stage-town
• Population 52,000
• Prefecture of the Haute-Savoie (74)
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Mission Impossible?

By Bob Roll
Lance Armstrong has done the impossible. Once again he’s hauled himself back on the leader podium of the TDF. He sits third now after a great ride in the individual
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Map My Ride Challenge

Stage 18 Annecy, Drama and Beauty

By Connie Carpenter
“Big day tommorow. 40k TT in Annecy. Maybe one of the prettiest spots in France or anywhere for that matter.” So reads the Twitter of Lance Armstrong….after stage 17.

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Newsflashes - Stage 18

17:37:49 - The New Top Five Overall...

Lance Armstrong finished the 18th stage in 16th place but he's back in the top three overall. The new top five in the general classification - which is dominated by dual stage winner, Alberto Contador - is as follows:

1. Alberto Contador (ESP) AST

2. Andy Schleck (LUX) SAX - at 4'11"

3. Lance Armstrong (USA) AST - at 5'25"

4. Bradley Wiggins (GBR) GRM - at 5'36"

5. Andreas Kloden (GER) AST - at 5'38"

17:36:00 - Contador's Victory At 50.10km/h

Only two riders completed the 40.5km course at over 50km/h. Alberto Contador is now 4'11" ahead of Andy Schleck in the general classification.

17:34:52 - Another Victory For Alberto Contador

The rider in the yellow jersey has increased his lead in the general classification. Alberto Contador is the winner of the 18th stage, beating the Olympic time trial champion Fabian Cancellara by three seconds!

17:33:05 - Contador En-Route To A Third Stage Win

At the fourth check Contador is 15" faster than any other rider. At the current rate, the rider in the yellow jersey is going to win the stage - it will be his third stage victory at the Tour de France.

17:31:27 - Frank Loses 2'31" To Fabian

Frank Schleck has arrived at the finish 2'31" behind his team-mate Fabian Cancellara.

17:29:53 - Contador 5km From Finish

There are just three riders yet to finish the stage. The Schleck brothers have lost considerable time today but we wait to see if they slip out of the top three of GC. Contador has set the fastest times at the first and third checks. He is now less than 5km from the line and still looking in complete control.