Leipheimer out of the Tour

Levi Leipheimer broke his wrist in a crash near the end of yesterday’s stage and has had to withdraw from the Tour. Obviously it’s got to be hugely disappointing for him. He was in fourth place in the GC and one of Astana’s incredible four riders who have a shot at winning the Tour.

Cavendish won back to back stages again and made it four stage wins for this year’s Tour. He’s really cemented his position as the world best’s sprinter.

Other than Leipheimer’s injury, this week’s Tour stages have made little difference in the GC. Saturday and Sunday may be a different story.

Top contenders:
Contador, Armstrong

Long shots:
A. Schleck, F. Schleck, Sastre, Evans, Vande Velde

Really long shots:
Kloden, Kirchen

Forget about it:
Menchov

Dark horses:
Martin, Wiggins, Nibali (I consider them really long shots, but they've been impressive so far)