The 2011 Tour has thrown up some memorable performances, but none more so than those of Thor Hushovd, who claimed his second stage win this year after a superb descent from Col de Manse. Judge Stephen Farrand explains:
"Thor Hushovd could have taken it easy at the Tour de France after his long spell in the yellow jersey and his stage victory in Lourdes but he again honoured his world champion's jersey by going on the attacking the terrible weather conditions.
"With Ryder Hesjedal taking third and playing a key role in the stage victory, it was another great day for the Garmin-Cervelo team."
Judge: Stephen Farrand (Cyclingnews.com)
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The only two Norwegians in the race were both in the break in today's Tour de France stage. This also happened on stage 13 and Hushovd emerged victorious then.
Mark Cavendish came in just seven places behind Andy Schleck on today's stage.
10 - Thor Hushovd has claimed his 10th Tour de France stage win, he's the 32nd rider and the first Norwegian to reach double figures.
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