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Schleck takes lead in crash-marred Alpine stage

July 21, 2008

Spaniard Oscar Pereiro, the only past winner at the start of the race, broke his shoulder when he hit a crash barrier on the descent of the Col d'Agnel.

  • Beijing Games a month away
  • Tour doctor Gerard Porte said the 2006 champion had suffered only a shoulder fracture, despite an early diagnosis of a broken thigh bone.

    Pereiro's team mates and other riders stopped to check on him as the medical car was summoned.

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