Stage 19: Roanne- Montlucon

 

I stopped in a small town, Chatel Montagne, to shoot.  At that point, there was a break with Schumacher, Fedrigo, Martinez and Ballan. The peloton came by quickly behind.

 

It then took 2-1/2 hours to get to the finish and I’m surprised I made it.  Sylvain Chavanel finally won a stage today in Montlucon.

 

Tomorrow is the last time trial and then a long drive to Paris for the finish on Sunday.