When and how long is the ITT?

24th July, 52km.

Stage 19 – Bordeaux Pauillac 52 km

This is the only time-trial stage of this edition. The route will wind its way through the streets of Bordeaux for fifteen kilometres, with avenues and buildings to shelter the riders. Then suddenly, they will leave the city and arrive in the open countryside, amidst the vineyards, because they will be passing through the famous landmarks of the Haut Médoc wine-making region, such as Margaux, passing one château after another. The finish is magnificent. On the face of it, this time trial will merely fine-tune the classifications; there is no way the seventeenth-placed rider will grab first place.

Great tour shaping up, Contador has real competition. Would be interesting to hear what the intentions of Sky tactics were. Keeping the pace high on the penultimate climb maybe helped that group stay together so long without any crazy accelerations on the last. Could have been a good tactic if they had the legs to see it through.

Sets up the rest of the Mountains nicely.

Good try Brad, but I can't see him taking that time out of Alberto, Andy or Cadel anywhere

Basso & Menchov (If he can stay on his bike) will be strong in the rest of the mountains. Contador and Schleck are in league of their own. Taxi for Armstrong or will he be able to magically 'recover' on the rest day?

Evans looked like he'd just messed himself walking onto the Podium.

Can you imagine kissing Evans? Do you reckon the models threw up backstage?

Not the end of the world for Wiggo

14. WIGGINS Bradley 31 SKY PRO CYCLING 37h 59' 54" + 02' 45"

but at 2.45 down it won't be easy for him to get on the podium

Old Cuddles has got a face like a bulldog licking piss of a stinging nettle…

Come on sunshine; you just got the yellow jersey! How's your pooch?

From the points standings..

150. KERN Christophe 175 COFIDIS LE CREDIT EN LIGNE -3 pts
151. LORENZETTO Mirco 206 LAMPRE – FARNESE -5 pts

How can you have negative points?

I'll be watching my man Kreuziger. I mentioned him before the Tour started, young and his year has been going the right way so far. Very interested to see if this is it or whether he has more?

150. KERN Christophe 175 COFIDIS LE CREDIT EN LIGNE -3 pts
151. LORENZETTO Mirco 206 LAMPRE – FARNESE -5 pts
How can you have negative points?

Are they the two that had the fight ?
Anyone else think Lance'll ride for Levi and /or Schleck now ?

big up all billy goat riders 2day

Anyone else think Lance'll ride for Levi and /or Schleck now ?

Just to spite Contador? I can't see that happening.