Stage 16 – The Alps

Mikel Astarloza of Spain made his move at exactly the right moment and flew in to take stage 16 that ran through portions of the Swiss, Italian and French Alps. Franco Pellizotti of Italy scored major points in the climbs and picked up the red numbers for his efforts.

Cadel Evans was in good shape until the final climb, but slipped back. His slip was nothing compared to Tony Martin who had worn the white jersey and was in the top ten for almost the entire race to this point, he’s back at 34 after a terrible day.

1. Alberto Contador (E/Astana) 67:33:15 [yellow jersey]
2. Lance Armstrong (US/Astana) +01:37
3. Bradley Wiggins (GB/Garmin) +01:46
4. Andréas Klöden (D/Astana) +02:17
5. Andy Schleck (LUX/Saxo Bank) +02:26 [white jersey]
6. Vincenzo Nibali (I/Liquigas) +02:51
7. Christophe Le Mevel (F/Francaise) +03:09
8. Frank Schleck (LUX/Saxo Bank) +03:25
9. Carlos Sastre (E/Cervelo) +03:52
10. Christian Vande Velde (US/Garmin) +03:59
11. Mikel Astarloza (E/Euskatel) +04:38 stage 16 winner

More after the fold

14. Rinaldo Nocentini (I/AG2R) +05:26
17. Cadel Evans (AUS/Silence) +07:23
26. George Hincapie (US/Team Columbia) +13:40
30. Nicolas Roche (IRE/AG2R) +16:48
34. Tony Martin (D/Team Columbia) +18:48
40. Franco Pellizotti (I/Liquigas) +23:38 [polka dot jersey] 159 points [red numbers]
48. Egoi Martinez (E/Euskatel) +32:57
72. David Millar (GB/Garmin) +1:00:14
110. Thor Hushovd (NOR/Cervelo) +1:45:54 [green jersey] 218 points
139. Mark Cavendish (GB/Team Columbia) +2:15:38
161. Kenny Robert Van Hummel (NED/Skil) +3:35:54 [red lantern]

From the BBC Cycling results and the official results sites.