Tour de France: 10 riders who need a result

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  Lance Armstrong (Radioshack) looked strong on stage 6, leading the chase of Gesink.

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  Lance Armstrong is showing signs of coming into form

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  "V" isn't necessarily for victory. Nobody ever accused Mark Cavendish of being diplomatic.

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  Thomas Löfkvist (Team Sky) didn't have the spring he'd hoped for.

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  Heinrich Haussler (Cervelo Test Team) gets attention after he crashed.

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  George Hincapie (BMC) gets some gentle kisses after donning the most aggressive rider jersey.

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  David Zabriskie (Garmin-Transitions) gave his all, but was ultimately left disappointed.

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  Samuel Sánchez (Euskaltel - Euskadi) had a bad day

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  British time trial champion Bradley Wiggins (Sky) powers to victory in the Giro's opening stage.

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  Denis Menchov (Rabobank) lets out a sigh after finishing the stage in 10th.

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  Heinrich Haussler (Cervélo TestTeam), 25, wants to represent Australia at the World Championships

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  Defending champion Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank).

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