Our single trick would have to wait, because it was time for Carlton Kirby to drop some sick knowledge bombs, as the kids say nowadays.The peloton is currently taking it easy again, with climbs still to come. Should still be a sprint finish, so expect Ned Stark later #TDF— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
In case you were wondering, the 'defensive reasons' are that the attacker's sword arm is away from the wall when they're spiralling downhill, all the better for killing people. On that jolly note, a sit-rep on where we stood at this point in the stage. Jan Barta (BOA) and Yukiya Arashiro (LAM) were the breakaway 'group', and were already being reeled in as our tweeting started, just in time to spot a couple playing checkers on top of a perilously thin piece of mountain.Today's #TDF history lesson from @carltonkirby is that roads spiral down from castles anticlockwise for defensive reasons. Good fact, CK!— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
The peloton was taking their time in catching them so as not to encourage a counter attack late on, but a certain Frenchman was losing patience with that.The couple at the top of THE GIANT CLIFF OF DEATH have more guts than me. But mine won't be splattered across Massif Central soon. #TDF2016— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
Yep, Tommy Voeckler was at it again. Although 'at it' might be pushing it, as he didn't break clear of the peloton like the dreadful stage 4, rather sitting at the front and gradually easing the pace up. Direct Energie, you see, had plans.Good old Voeckler. He attacked the other day when the peloton was at walking pace, and he's at the front again, sick of the slow speed #TDF— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
They'd decided that their best chance of a stage win was to keep the pace high, which presumably was something their man Bryan Coquard was happy with, as the peloton kept a good gallop after catching the two breakaway riders.Direct Energie getting some stick in the peloton for being at the front so early with the GC guys. Fair enough to me. Under the 10km banner.— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
Possibly the highlight of the Tour so far. The horse was eventually gapped, and Carlton Kirby waved it goodbye from the finish line.There is a woman galloping alongside the peloton on a horse. The horse is racing them, and doing pretty well! 🐴 #TDF2016— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
As the sprint trains got ever closer to the finish, the road got bendy, and that was enough to cause Etixx-QuickStep some issues.@SaidCarlton @carltonkirby hands free commentary from carlton #homeofcycling pic.twitter.com/zhDwxE5ZvE— Jon Cantrill (@astridhq) July 7, 2016
More on that another time. The team in blue (well, one of them) were still scattered as the peloton approached the flamme rouge. Wait, did someone say...?Lotto-NL Jumbdo and Katusha well placed, Kittel has lost his team AGAIN! #TDF2016— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
We're here all month. Somehow, Etixx-QuickStep sorted their lives out and managed to get a few guys in front of Kittel before the final sprint, which was a heads-up we'd longed for.FLAMME ROUGE! pic.twitter.com/fjXyfH6RMv— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
/All eyes were on them, but who would win?KITTEL VS CAVENDISH!— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
CAV BEATS KITTEL AGAIN! #TDF2016— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
Yes, another win for the Manx Missile, his 29th in the Tour, which took him into the much talked about second outright in overall stage wins, ahead of Bernard Hinault. And a nod to McLay, who took a career best 3rd, continuing his strong start to his first Tour. More to come from him in the future. I, meanwhile, had my eyes on other legends on wheels.Kittel went from way out, Cav got on his shoulder and went past. Kittel rallied but never got back level. Dan McClay makes it a GB 1-3! #TDF— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
That's this blog here, so thanks for that. Until next time, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter. Buttons on the right, or click any of the tweets embedded above.Ironside's on, so that's my cue to wrap it up. Someone will be with you tomorrow, until then, check out the blog to see what you've missed.— The Laughing Group (@Laughing_Group) July 7, 2016
Stage results:
1. Mark Cavendish (DDD) 4:43:48
2. Marcel Kittel (EQS) + :00
3. Dan McLay (FVC) + :00
General Classification:
1. Greg van Avermaet (BMC) 30:18:38
2. Julian Alaphilippe (EQS) + 5:11
3. Alejandro Valverde (MOV) + 5:13
4. Joaquin Rodriguez (KAT) + 5:14
5. Chris Froome (SKY) + 5:17
Points Classification:
1. Mark Cavendish (DDD) 204
2. Marcel Kittel (EQS) 182
3. Peter Sagan (TNK) 175
King of the Mountains:
1. Thomas de Gendt (LTS) 13
2. Greg van Avermaet (BMC) 11
3. Jasper Stuyven (TFS) 5
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