Team Garmin-Slipstream’s GC contenders Christian Vande Velde and Bradley Wiggins rode an intelligent race today, staying right where they needed to be to hold their spots near the top of the overall leaderboad of the Tour de France.

Neither Wiggo or Vande Velde were in any bother when the pace was lifted by the group, matching all the accelerations over the tough climbs.

Christian Vande Velde - Tour de France 2009, stage 8

As well, stage 6 strong man David Millar has recovered from his monster effort two days ago, staying with his teammates all day.

David Millar - Tour de France 2009, stage 8

Bradley Wiggins - Tour de France 2009, stage 8 Team Garmin-Slipstream, stage 8 results
1. Luis León Sánchez 4h31.50
24. Bradley Wiggins +1.54
33. Christian Vande Velde
53. David Millar
65. David Zabriskie +8.12
138. Tyler Farrar +23.02
152. Danny Pate
160. Martijn Maaskant
154. Julian Dean
164. Ryder Hesjedal

Team Garmin-Slipstream, GC results
1. Rinaldo Nocentini 30h18.16
5. Bradley Wiggins +0.46
8. Christian Vande Velde +1.24
44. David Zabriskie +11.36
77. David Millar +27.18
88. Ryder Hesjedal +31.28
103. Martijn Maaskant +36.39
141. Julian Dean +52.24
162. Tyler Farrar 1h02.09
165. Danny Pate 1h05.19



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