Stage 15: Embrun – Prato Nevoso

 

Today was cool and wet, totally the opposite from yesterday which was sunny and blistering hot.  I left early, so I wouldn’t have to negotiate around the publicity caravan on the Col d’Agnel.  The weather when I drove over the pass was miserable, but apparently eased up when the race crossed.  I waited at Prato Nevoso in Italy, a ski resort. 

 

Everything changed today in the race.  Cadel Evans lost the yellow jersey to Frank Schleck and another Australian, Simon Gerrans won the stage.  American Danny Pate was in the group of 3 with Gerrans and Martinez first to the finish.

 

Tomorrow is a rest day in Italy.