Richie Porte, Chris Froome and Bradfley Wiggins turn the screw on stage 7. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.comPhoto: Casey B. Gibson
Astana’s best climber, Janez Brajkovic finished eighth, 46 seconds back. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Getting a little assist from some energetic fans, she made it to 2 kilometers from the top. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Tyler Farrar looks beaten, after crashing again today at the 68km mark. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Tony Gallopin tows Frank Schleck to the finish. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Philippe Gilbert finished a bit back, down five minutes. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
George Hincapie and Michael Schar look up to the summit. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Horner and Klöden rode to the finish together, down two minutes to Froome and Wiggins. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
One seemingly inconsequential move can land you behind this. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Garmin’s last hope, and the only rider that hasn’t crashed, Dan Martin soldiers on to 17th, 1:39 down. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Richie Porte, Chris Froome and Bradfley Wiggins turn the screw on stage 7. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Fans amused themselves by cheering on the amateur climbers. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Vande Velde and Zabriskie in the 2012 Tour. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Jonathan Vaughters outed three of his top riders for past transgressions. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
Frenchmen Voeckler and Chavanel grind toward the finish. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com