performs, was marred by crashes. One of the worst was sparked by a chasing vehicle, which led to stitches for cyclist Johnny Hoogerland and an apology from the television company involved. Mark Cavendish won the 11th stage Wednesday, with Thomas Voeckler
Dutch cyclist Johnny Hoogerland had 33 stitches inserted to close deep gashes in his leg after a French TV car forced a serious crash on the ninth stage of the
began interviewing witnesses and the driver whose car swerved into Spanish rider Juan Antonio Flecha and Dutch racer Johnny Hoogerland during Sunday's ninth stage, Jean-Pascal Violet, the public prosecutor for the town of Aurillac, said Monday
Saturday's stage in the mountains of France's Massif Central. He only got to wear it for a day - at least this time. Johnny Hoogerland of the Netherlands took the jersey after being part of an early breakaway that stayed in front over the day's eight
Kolobnev, Russia, Team Saxo Bank, 4 seconds behind. 4. Luca Paolini, Italy, Aqua and Sapone, same time. 5. Johnny Hoogerland , Netherlands, Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team, same time. 6. Robert Gesink, Netherlands, Rabobank, same time