11.   With the field wide open, Armstrong and Virenque, a top climber in good form, look to be favorites.

12.   With the field wide open, Virenque, a top climber in good form, looks to be a favorite.

13.   With the field wide open, Virenque, a top climber in good form, and Armstrong look to be favorites.

14.   Top climber, overall second and winner of three stages last year, Rominger could take no further punishment.