Today’s stage has seen South African Robbie Hunter get a stage win after a second a week ago. As this is Barloworld’s second stage win in the ‘07 TDF, the wildcard team is thanking the sponsors and Tour Management for inviting them to the TDF. This second win has given the team the respect they deserve in the Peloton.

All GC rider have kept safe in Stage 11 and out of the wind. Team Astana came out in the windy conditions to make a statement that Vinokourov TDF is not over yet. It appears that Vino’s medical staff have been working late into the night to keep him on the bike. Vino almost pulled the pin on Wednesdays stage, his team manager Marc Biver later said his injuries included inflammation under his kneecap, Vinokourov woke up knowing it was time to end days of struggling to stay in the race.

Robert Hunter (RSA) Team Barloworld, Stage 11. TDF 2007

Stage 11 highlights - VeloNews TV
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