What a great stage today, with some big names firing off right from the start. Sky and Astana didn't want them to go, and there was a serious amount of effort expended by the likes of Chavenel, Voigt, Montcoutie, Mollema and others in ensuring the break stayed away, and an equal amount by Edward Boassen Haagen and various members of Astana to ensure that they didn't make it.
Great victory by Pineau, and great motivation by Madiot.
Just love the Tour