Rubén in unsuccessful break

Rubén did his thing in the Tour today: getting into the break of the day. Along with Perget of Caisse and Lang of Omega-Pharma Lotto, he broke away early on the marathon-like 227-kilometre stage from Montargis to Gueugnon. Naturally the three didn't stay away, though the addition of Champion and Charteau towards the end helped them stay out front for quite a few more kilometres than they would have done without them. In the pack Egoi took care of Samu and kept him out of trouble in the chaotic finale, while JJ and Alan continued to struggle and finished 10:58 and 1:52 down respectively. The first summit-finish awaits the riders tomorrow, so look for Samu to be at the pointy end of the pack. Hopefully.