Here are a couple of important questions that will be answered after the individual stage 18 40-kilometer (24.8-mile) time trail around Lake Annecy.
- How much time can Bradley Wiggins make up on the current leaders?
- Can Lance Armstrong claw back enough time to get back on the podium?
- Will Alberto Contador keep his substantial lead?
Can team Astana get more riders in the top three GC standings?
Take a look at the video below to check out the elevations of stage 18 for yourself and don't forget to check out the complete Tour de France stage 17 results and General Standings below as well:
Top Riders Stage 17 Results:
- 1. Frank Schleck Team Saxo Bank in 4:53:54
- 2. Alberto Contador Astana
- 3. Andy Schleck Team Saxo Bank at 00:00
- 4. Vincenzo Nibali Liquigas in 4:56:12 at 02:18
- 5. Lance Armstrong Astana in 4:56:12 at 02:18
- 6. Andréas KlÖden Astana in 4:56:21 at 02:27
- 7. Bradley Wiggins Garmin - Slipstream in 4:57:01 at 03:07
- 8. Christophe Moreau Agritubel in 4:58:03 at 04:09
- 9. Christian Vande Velde Garmin - Slipstream in 4:58:03 at 04:09
- 10. Rémi Pauriol Cofidis Le Credit En Ligne in 5:00:04 at 06:10
GC Standings after Stage 17:
- 1. Alberto Contador Astana in 72:27:09
- 2. Andy Schleck Team Saxo Bank in 72:29:35
- 3. Frank Schleck Team Saxo Bank in 72:30:34 at 03:25
- 4. Lance Armstrong Astana in 72:31:04 at 03:55
- 5. Andréas KlÖden Astana in 72:31:53 at 04:44
- 6. Bradley Wiggins Garmin - Slipstream in 72:32:02 at 04:53
- 7. Vincenzo Nibali Liquigas in 72:32:18 at 05:09
- 8. Christian Vande Velde Garmin - Slipstream in 72:35:17 at 08:08
- 9. Christophe Le Mevel Francaise Des Jeux in 72:36:28 at 09:19
- 10. Mikel Astarloza Euskaltel - Euskadi in 72:37:59 at 10:50
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