Saturday - Stage 8

Another day in the Pyrenees, but no successful attacks or leader board changes to speak of. There was one moment of excitement as Cadel Evans launched an attack along with Cancellara and several others. Since Cadel is a GC threat, Astana quickly come to the front of the peloton and set a healthy pace to run them down. At some point during the breakaway, Cancellara started yelling and gesturing at Cadel because his presence was sabotaging the breakaway. Cancellara knew that if Cadel would drop off the back and let the peloton swallow him up, the remainder of the breakaway would be "allowed" to continue. Since Cadel wouldn't leave, Cancellara and a couple of the others attacked the small group and were able to get away from Cadel. Shortly after that, the peloton caught Cadel and then slowed to their normal easy going pace. Cancellara's group was eventually caught as well but the lead breakaway group was able to hold the peloton off and Luis "dirty" Sanchez from the Spanish TEAM CAISSE D'EPARGNE won the stage.

On a side note, there's been quite a bit of media hype about Contador's attack in Stage 7 but still no clear team leader. When asked about it, Lance commented with a "no comment". Johan Bruyneel said that the event was discussed at this mornings' team meeting but said nothing more. We're still in the dark.