TgF Stage 11...the short version

• Long stage, 5 climbs, one HC climb and 4 cat.1 climbs...oh yeah, and it's hot!
• Iban Mayo had an even worse day than the previous stage, yelled at camera man for recording his failure for the world to see, withdrew from the race...sorry sucka
• Disco boys were all dropped eventually...only the Ace hung in long enough to still have a shot at a high GC finish. The rest of the boys will have to go for stage wins in order to salvage their first "post-Lance" tour...booo, hisss
• Cyril Dessel fell only 8 seconds short of holding onto his yellow jersey for the Quatorze Julliet. Not a bad showing on such a hard day, he was a heck-of-a-lot closer than anyone thought he'd be...close, but no cigar.
• Michael Boogard rode like a man possesed in support of his team leader, Dennis Menchov...oh, and he has big teeth!
• Thomas Voeckler got to within 20 seconds of bridging up to the break, but he hit the wall and ended up finishing in 78th place, 33:47 off of the winning time...keep holding onto the memories of your time in yellow 2-years ago.
• David De La Fuente (Saunier Duval) was the most aggresive rider in stage 11. He managed to ride himself into the polka-dot jersey and as a result of his great ride, he got a contract extension as well...cha-ching!
• Floyd Landis became only the fifth American to don the maillot jaune as he finished third on the stage in an impressive display of poise and power...looks like the "man to beat" to me
• Levi Leipheimer found his form once again as he avenged his poor TT performance with a 2nd place finish in stage 11. He wanted the stage win soo bad, but will have to settle with knowing that he's still one bad mutha (now sitting in 13th on GC)...if only his TT wasn't ridden at the speed of ketchup!
• Dennis Menchov had better hope for the TT of his life on July 22nd if he wants to overtake Floyd and stand on the top step in Paris. Either way, this Russian has just let the world know that he's a serious contender!...nice ride, but Floyd's just too much for you!

In Fantasy world...
The 5count Fantasy team is still sittin pretty in the overall standings. The points earned soo far may be enough to keep us in the top 12, thus earning us some free cycling schwagg!