Cycling updates on 200.7km stage from Libourne to LimogesCavendish denied by mechanical failure as Philipsen winsGet in touch! Email Barry here or tweet @bglendenning
196km to go: It’s been a fast start with plenty of riders trying to get in the as yet unformed breakaway. The profile of today’s stage means that anyone who can get away from the bunch will fancy their chances of winning.
197km to go: We have three riders in front with a very slender lead, four more behind them and the peloton a couple of seconds back in hot pursuit. They’re travelling at 63km per hour.
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