Cycling News

15 March 2008

Simon formed part of a 16 man breakaway in today's 172.5km stage 5 from Althen-des-Paluds to Sisteron. The strong group was represented by a number of teams with no threat to the overall general classification. With 15km to go, Simon's team mate Pierre Roland joined Barredo (Quick step), Kroon (CSC), Mori (Saunier Duval), and Moreau (Agritubel) in an attack from the leading 16. There gap increased to 30 seconds over Simon's group and stayed away until the finish where Barredo claimed victory. Simon sprinted in the remanding breakaway riders to claim 6th place in the stage.

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