The Tour de France remains in Germany today, starting at Pforzheim. Called the "City of Gold," this Black Forest area city previously welcomed the tour in 1987. Most of Germany's jewelry is made here. The day ends in G้rardmer, the third largest city in the Vosges. Nestled in the Valley of the Lakes, it features a casino, France's oldest tourist office and wonderful recreational opportunities.
Results and standings
The Germans attacked today, with Jens Voigt climbing to second-place overall. Today's mountain climb left Lance Armstrong with no support from his teammates. He described the day succinctly: "Un jour de merde!"
The overall standings after today:
The top 10 of Stage Eight:
Results and standings
The Germans attacked today, with Jens Voigt climbing to second-place overall. Today's mountain climb left Lance Armstrong with no support from his teammates. He described the day succinctly: "Un jour de merde!"
The overall standings after today:
- 1. Lance Armstrong (US) DSC
- 2. Jens Voigt (Ger) CSC at 100"
- 3. Alexandre Vinokourov (Kaz) TMO at 102"
- 4. Bobby Julich (USA) CSC at 107"
- 5. Ivan Basso (It) CSC at 126"
- 6. Jan Ullrich (Ger) TMO at 136"
- 7. Carlos Sastre (Sp) CSC at 136"
- 8. George Hincapie (USA) DSC at 147"
- 9. Andreas Kloden (Ger) TMO at 150"
- 10. Floyd Landis (USA) PHO at 150"
The top 10 of Stage Eight:
- 1. Pieter Weening (Ned) RAB
- 2. Andreas Kloden (Ger) TMO at same time
- 3. Alejandro Valverde (Sp) IBA at 27"
- 4. Kim Kirchen (Lux) FAS at st
- 5. Jens Voigt (Ger) CSC at st
- 6. Jan Ullrich (Ger) TMO at st
- 7. Cadel Evans (Aus) DVL at st
- 8. Christophe Moreau (Fr) C.A at st
- 9. Chris Horner (USA) SDV at st
- 10. Alexandre Vinokourov (Kaz) TMO at st.
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