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2 climbs in the Massif Central, including a very steep 800 meters to the finish.That finish was the talk of the peloton yesterday, and sure enough, the yellow jersey went down in a wheel bump, which moves Team Columbias Kim Kirchen into the lead. Its the first time since 1968 that a Luxemburger has worn yellow. The stage went to Italian Riccardo Ricco.The French riders continue to be very active in the early breakaways, replica Audemars Piguet watches and the larger peloton was exploded for the first time this year. American Christian Vandevelde failed in a late attack, but moved into 4th overall, 44 seconds down. Race favorites Alejandro Valverde and Cadel Evans remain in contention.Friday and Saturday hold more nerves and unpredictable rolling hills, before Sundays rise into the Pyrenees. There, the unscathed GC riders will begin to seriously contest the overall victory, their unzipped jersey flapping up the slopes.--Matthew Fishbane
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