By achieving the double of Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome finishing first and second in the final time trial – and having Richie Porte in fifth place – Sky Procycling brings to a resounding victory for the team in the race against the clock from Bonneval to Chartres, which is the absolute litmus test of the Tour de France.
The advantage of 6'01” over Omega Pharma-Quick Step say a lot about the British team's superiority. RadioShack-Nissan, lost 8'03”, in the general rankings but maintains its leadership, which was reduced drastically in one day, but the advantage of the squad directed by Alain Gallopin and Dirk De Mol will make another podium appearance on the final Sunday of the race on the Champs-Elysées.