11.   Three rival riders were coming on faster than he expected, with no help in sight.

12.   When one rider came close enough to a competitor, he would hurl his spear, hoping to score six points by hitting him.

13.   Rider came through with a good rookie season and his talent is undeniable.

14.   Other foreign riders will come from Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan.

15.   After Belgian riders came up with nothing in Charleroi Friday, Bruyneel took the stage and the yellow jersey Saturday.

16.   As he crossed the finish line, thousands of fans climbed over the fences and poured into the track as most riders still were coming in.

17.   The last six stages are unlikely to change the standings significantly after riders have come down from the Pyrenees.

18.   The riders came back in the afternoon for a flat time trial instead of the traditional finish up the mountain to Eze village.

19.   The rider will come into effect as soon as the Czech side has approved the agreement, Volkswagen said.

20.   The Aprilia rider came in ahead of fellow Italian Roberto Rolfo on a Honda, and Spaniard Fonsi Nieto riding an Aprilia.