TOUR DE FRANCE 2007: VINO AND KLODEN START FRIDAY’S SIXTH STAGE

Alexandre Vinokourov 2007

Astana team leader?s Alexandre Vinokourov and Andreas Kloden both started stage six of the Tour de France from Semur-en-Auxois to Bourg-en-Bresse on Friday despite suffering nasty injuries during Thursday?s stage.

Vino lost 1-20 to his main rivals when his chain jumped 25km from the end of the hilly stage. He had 15 stitches in his right knees on Thursday night, only getting to his hotel after midnight, but was determined to continue in what he has always described as his last chance to win the Tour de France.

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