Every second counts

Fränk Schleck (CSC-Saxo Bank) heads into the final week with a close lead of seven seconds

Fränk Schleck (CSC-Saxo Bank) heads into the final week with a close lead of seven seconds (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

In the most suspenseful Tour de France for years, there are still six riders within a minute heading into the race's final week. The top three are separated by a mere eight seconds. Before the final showdown in the Alps, the riders spend their second rest day in neighbouring Italy. Cyclingnews' Bjorn Haake and Shane Stokes reflect on the week that was and look ahead at what is still to come.