Gilbert to lose green jersey in support of Greipel?

Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) remains atop the points classification.

Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) remains atop the points classification. (Image credit: Sirotti)

After some internal tension within Omega Pharma-Lotto, Friday's stage seven from Le Mans to Chateauroux will be raced in support of the squad's pure sprinter André Greipel. The perfectly flat parcours provides the last opportunity for the fast men to show themselves in this first week of the race, and team management has apparently decided to focus on the tall German for the victory.