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It was a nervous day for the racers, with flats, crashes and rain, and an even busier day for photographer Graham Watson, who sent us these shots from today's action.

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By Graham Watson

Hincapie told the press that today's goals were protecting Lance and staying out of trouble

Hincapie told the press that today’s goals were protecting Lance and staying out of trouble

Photo: Graham Watson

It was a nervous day for the racers, with flats, crashes and rain, and an even busier day for photographer Graham Watson, who sent us these shots from today’s action.

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