Vicioso tries for stage win, gets third

Liberty Seguros-Wurth rider Ángel Vicioso made a big effort for stage honours in yesterday's 12th stage of the Tour. He made it into the crucial thirteen man break but missed out when Davide Moncoutié (Cofidis) jumped clear in the final hour of racing. They tried to get back on terms but a disorganised chase made it impossible to catch the flying Frenchman.

Vicioso finished third in the stage, being outsprinted by Sandy Casar (Francaise Des Jeux). However, while Vicioso was disappointed not to win, his showing yesterday was a welcome return to form for the rider who has crashed out of the past two Tours.

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