Jul. 20, 2007

Stage 12 - Montpellier - Castres (178.5km)

This stage is similar to the one from Narbonne to Toulouse in 2003 that went to the Spanish racer Juan Antonio Flecha, who made a late attack from a breakaway group. Look for a repeat on this similar course that heads through the hills on the southern edge of the Massif Central. The Cat. 2 Montée de la Jeante climbs to over 3000 feet and is followed by 40km of winding back roads before the fast 8km run-in to Castres.

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  Jul. 20, 2007
  Boonen sprints to victory in Stage 12
  Results | Gallery (8 Images)

  Belgian superstar Tom Boonen grabbed his second stage win of the 2007 Tour de France on Friday, nailing a perfectly executed sprint at the close of ...
• Jul. 20, 2007
  Stage Notes: Astana on the rebound; Boonen California dreamin'
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  Jul. 20, 2007
  Crunch time: A preview of the Albi time trial
  Gallery (2 Images)

  If having a good night’s sleep is key to doing well in Saturday’s stage 13 time trial of the Tour de France, then the advantage is with the ...
• Jul. 20, 2007
  Stage stats: Stage 12
  Weather: Sunny but cooler in morning, brewing clouds and cooler temperatures at finish, highs in the low 70s, brisk headwinds. Stage winner: Tom ...
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  Jul. 20, 2007
  Stage 12: A Casey Gibson Gallery
  Gallery (12 Images)

  Everyone loves a parade — so Casey Gibson obliged us with a few snaps of the wacky Tour caravan today. Enjoy
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  Jul. 20, 2007
  Ex-cyclist levels doping charges at Rasmussen
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