Brioude

Kim Kirchen of Luxembourg retained the yellow jersey as overall leader after Friday's stage from Brioude to Aurillac in the Auvergne.

Sanchez wins with late break; Kirchen keeps yellow on climbs 2008

July 11 — Seventh Stage, Brioude — Aurillac, medium mountains, 159 (98.8) (Luis-Leon Sanchez, Spain; Kirchen)

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Friday's stage is similar to Thursday's, a 99-mile ride from Brioude to Aurillac, with eight climbs.

Kirchen takes yellow jersey; Italian wins Stage 6 2008

July 11 - Seventh Stage, Brioude-Aurillac, medium mountains, 159 (98.8) (Luis-Leon Sanchez, Spain; Kirchen)

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"You know, the public is the health of the Tour," said Patrice Clerc, president of A.S.O., the owners of the Tour, prior to the start of stage seven in Brioude.

Despite Scandals, Fans Stay James Startt 2008

Italian favorite Damiano Cunego crashed today on Stage 7 from Brioude to Aurillac and continues his freefall in the standings.

First Week Fallout for Favorites 2008

"So far, so good," Mr. Evans said just prior to the start today in downtown Brioude, a quaint town deep in the heart of the Massif Central.

First Week Fallout for Favorites 2008

Associated Press Luis Leon Sanchez reacts as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 7 between Brioude and Aurillac.

First Week Fallout for Favorites 2008

Brioude is the seat of a sub-prefect, and of tribunals of first instance and of commerce.

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Brioude has to a great extent escaped modernization and still has many old houses and fountains.

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