Stage 15: Embrun – Prato Nevoso

Frank Schleck 200m from taking yellow jersey
Frank Schleck 200m from taking yellow jersey 

Today was cold and wet in the Alps.  The route was practically deserted until

we arrived on Prato Nevoso which is jammed with people, who will all be in

front of us on the way down! I’m expecting a 4-5 hour traffic jam.

View of Col d'Agnel in the rain
View of Col d’Agnel in the rain 

There were some crashes on the descent of the Col d’Agnel so everyone

was much more  careful after that.  Frank Schleck is now in the yellow jersey. 

Christian Vandevelde is in 5th place but only 38 seconds behind. Bernard Kohl

has the climber’s jersey.  A lot changed since yesterday.

Danny Pate leading Egoi Martinez and Simon Gerrans 200m from finish at Prato Nevoso
Danny Pate leading Egoi Martinez and Simon Gerrans 200m from finish at Prato Nevoso
Bernard Kohl closing in on polka dot jersey
Bernard Kohl closing in on polka dot jersey
Christian Vandevelde suffering on Prato Nevoso
 Christian Vandevelde suffering on Prato Nevoso
Peloton on Prato Nevoso
Peloton on Prato Nevoso
Frank Schleck waving in yellow jersey
Frank Schleck waving in yellow jersey