1.   German cyclist Jens Heppner of Team Telekom retained the pink jersey of overall leader.

2.   The German cyclist earned the blue-and-yellow jersey of overall leader and also a five-second bonus for the stage victory.

3.   The German cyclist earned the blue-and-yellow jersey of overall leader pocketing a five-second bonus from the stage victory.

4.   Tourism Minister Ken Lipenga expressed shock at the German cyclist death and said police patrols in areas frequented by tourists would be stepped up.

5.   Two German cyclists face bans from the sport after failing drug tests.

6.   Top German cyclist Jan Ullrich is itching to get back into the saddle after undergoing surgery on his troublesome knee here on Wednesday.