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&comments=Some fantastic racing here. Armstrong wins again!

17h40 - The breakaway group has been caught by the peloton.

17h29 - The breakaway lads are losing ground.

16h55 - US Postal surges out in front of the peloton.There is no change in the overall standings as reigning champion Lance Armstrong retains the leader's yellow jersey. Iban Mayo is in third behind the American.

16h42 - Robbie McEwen leads a breakaway group with a 1 minute advantage.

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