Well, that is all from me today after another intriguing, hot and breathtaking stage in the Pyrenees. There will be another tomorrow and I'm expecting that one to heavily involve the race leaders.

So get some rest and join me on Thursday.

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Rob Hayles
Former GB cyclist on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Tomorrow is a big day. Contador is running out of riders rapidly and will need help from Majka desperately. As it stands Froome has not had to do much at all - he's gone all the way to the climb without having to do much. Richie Porte has done most of the work for him."

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Tomorrow is the last day in the Pyrenees - 195km from Lannemezan to Plateau de Beille.

That includes a category two climb, two category one climbs and ends with an hors categorie climb up to Plateau de Beille - 15.8km and 7.9%. Easy, I'm sure.

I wonder how Vincenzo Nibali fancies that one? 

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Dan Martin: "To bridge across the group and still get second - I'm very proud of that ride today. My legs are obviously good so we will just keep trying."

Bauke Mollema's late dash off the front has taken him into the top 10 at Vincenzo Nibali's expense.

Hmm.

1. Chris Froome (GB) Team Sky 41hrs 03mins 31secs

2. Tejay van Garderen (USA) BMC Racing +2:52"

3. Nairo Quintana (Col) Movistar +3:09"

4. Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Movistar +3:59"

5. Geraint Thomas (GB) Team Sky +4:03"

6. Alberto Contador (Spa) Tinkoff -Saxo +4:04"

7. Tony Gallopin (Fra) Lotto +4:33"

8. Robert Gesink (Neth) LottoNL +4:35"

9. Warren Barguil (Fra) Giant +6:44"

10. Bauke Mollema (Neth) Trek +7:05"

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Hmm, Nibali lost 50 seconds today. 

Rafal Majka on his win: "I knew this stage would be hard but I like this weather when it is warm and today I had a positive opportunity. I am so happy and this victory is for my team-mates and Ivan Basso."

Ivan Basso, of course, withdrew from the race on Monday after announcing he is suffering from testicular cancer.

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Waiting to hear exactly how much time Vincenzo Nibali lost today. It won't get any easier for the Italian tomorrow with another day in the Pyrenees.

Rob Hayles
Former GB cyclist on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"A slight sigh of relief for Froome and the team. It's job well done."

It is hard to disagree..

Rob Hayles
Former GB cyclist on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Dan Martin fought all the way to the line and didn't hold back but was unfortunately unable to chase down Rafal Majka."

A few riders had a dig off the front of the yellow jersey group in the last minute or so before they hit the line but Chris Froome came home safely and did not lose any time to his major rivals.

In fact, I'd say Vincenzo Nibali was a good 30 seconds or so back. Waiting for that to be confirmed.

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My apologies, Thomas Voeckler was not swallowed up by the peloton. The veteran finishes fifth.

Bauke Mollema made a late surge off the front of the yellow jersey group and that led to problems for Nibali. 

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Serge Pauwels of MTN-Quebeka claims fourth. Superb for the wildcard team.

Now, what has happened to Vincenzo Nibali?

And a cracking ride too from Dan Martin, who finishes second for the second time on this Tour, roughly a minute behind Majka.

Emanuel Buchmann takes third.

A superb ride today from Pole Rafal Majka, who punches the air as he crosses the line to claim the stage win.

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It was a terrible day for Vincezo Nibali yesterday and the defending champion seems to have gone again today.

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Wait.

Richie Porte, who has put a big shift in, slides off the back of the yellow jersey group - as does Vincenzo Nibali.

Barring any late attacks, there will be no changes of note in the general classification today. Not sure we will be saying that this time tomorrow (more on that later).

Glory beckons for Tinkoff-Saxo's Rafal Majka...