Špilak allowed to remain in Tour
Officials overlook Colmar's time limit
Simon Špilak considers himself lucky to start today's Tour de France stage to Besançon. He finished Friday's 13th stage to Colmar alone and outside the time limit, but race officials have allowed him to continue in the race.

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