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Stage 20: Saturday, July 22
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254.5-kilometers -- the longest course of the Tour, but with just three minor climbs -- from Belfort west to Troyes |
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| Winner
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Erik Zabel
Germany
6:14:13
Deutsche Telekom
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| Race Leader
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Lance Armstrong
United States
89:20:32
U.S. Postal
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Summary:
Erik Zabel of Germany outpedaled a field of fellow sprinters to win the penultimate stage, a contest otherwise low on drama or tension because of the unassailable lead held by defending champion Lance Armstrong. With his arms raised in jubilation, Zabel crossed the finish line mere milliseconds ahead of more than a dozen pursuers. To Zabel's left, Robbie McEwen of Australia hung his head in exhaustion, while to his right Jeroen Blijlevens of Holland banged his fist angrily against his handlebars.
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Results | Description
| Stage 20 Results |
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| Rk. |
Cyclist |
Country |
Team |
Time |
| 1. |
Erik Zabel |
Germany |
Deutsche Telekom |
6:14:13. |
| 2. |
Robbie McEwen |
Australia |
Farm Frites |
same. |
| 3. |
Jeroen Blijlevens |
Holland |
Polti |
same. |
| 4. |
Romans Vainsteins |
Latvia |
Vini Caldirola |
same. |
| 5. |
Max Heeswijk |
Holland |
Mapei |
same. |
| 6. |
Massimiliano Mri |
Italy |
Saeco |
same. |
| 7. |
Arvis Piziks |
Latvia |
Memory Card Technology |
same. |
| 8. |
Emmanuel Magnien |
France |
Francais Des Jeux |
same. |
| 9. |
George Hincapie |
United States |
U.S. Postal |
same. |
| 10. |
Christophe Mengin |
France |
Francais Des Jeux |
same. |
| 11. |
Jacky Durand |
France |
Lotto |
same. |
| 12. |
Nico Mattan |
Belgium |
Cofidis |
same. |
| 13. |
Pascal Chanteur |
France |
AG2R |
same. |
| 14. |
Frederic Guesdon |
France |
Francais Des Jeux |
same. |
| 15. |
Fred Rodriguez |
United States |
Mapei |
same. |
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Others |
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| 18. |
Richard Verinque |
France |
Polti |
same. |
| 19. |
Christophe Moreau |
France |
Festina |
same. |
| 20. |
Erik Dekker |
Holland |
Rabobank |
same. |
| 24. |
Jan Ullrich |
Germany |
Deutsche Telekom |
same. |
| 27. |
Lance Armstrong |
U.S. |
U.S. Postal |
same. |
| 37. |
Joseba Beloki |
Spain |
Festina |
same. |
| 38. |
Francois Simon |
France |
Bonjour |
same. |
| 55. |
Roberto Heras |
Spain |
Kelme |
same. |
| 72. |
Santiago Botero |
Colombia |
Kelme |
same. |
| 89. |
Tyler Hamilton |
United States |
U.S. Postal |
same. |
| 93. |
David Milar |
Britain |
Cofidis |
same. |
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| Overall Standings after Stage 20 |
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| Rk. |
Cyclist |
Country |
Team |
Time |
| 1. |
Armstrong |
U.S. |
U.S. Postal |
89:20:32 seconds. |
| 2. |
Ullrich |
Germany |
Deutsche Telekom |
6:02 behind. |
| 3. |
Beloki |
Spain |
Festina |
10:04 behind. |
| 4. |
Moreau |
France |
Festina |
10:34 behind. |
| 5. |
Heras |
Spain |
Kelme |
11:50 behind. |
| 6. |
Virenque |
France |
Polti |
13:26 behind. |
| 7. |
Botero |
Colombia |
Kelme |
14:18 behind. |
| 8. |
Fernando Escartin |
Spain |
Kelme |
17:21 behind. |
| 9. |
Francisco Mancebo |
Spain |
Banesto |
18:09 behind. |
| 10. |
Danielle Nardello |
Italy |
Mapei |
18:25 behind. |
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Stage 20 description:
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Belfort | | Troyes
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(Societe du Tour de France) |
(Societe du Tour de France) |
Known for Bartholdi's Lion, Belfort is a town blessed with rich architecture: the Castle, the Citadel, Granit Theater, fortifications dating back to Vauban. A museum of modern art was recently opened, with works by Picasso, Braque, Chagal, Fernand Léger. Many hi-tech companies make their home in Belfort, such as Alsthom, whose TGV is made there.
The Tour previously came to Troyes in 1939 and 1987. Troyes has decided to make Y2K the year of the bicycle, with numerous events, including the penultimate stage of the Tour. Marcel Bidot and Pascal Simon, two former cycling standouts, were from Troyes.
Climbs:
Km 109.5 - Côte of Chagnon : 2.4 km climb at 4.3 % - Level 4
Km 157.5 - Côte of Chaumont : 1.7 km climb at 3.6 % - Level 4
Km 170 - Côte of Alun : 2.1 km climb at 4.7 % - Level 4
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