July 14, 2005 – Cofidis’ David Moncoutié has taken every French rider’s dream, taking a win on Bastille day today in a solo breakaway. Lance Armstrong stays in Yellow.

Unofficial results:

1. David Moncoutié (Fra) Cofidis, Le Credit Par Telephone 4.20.06
2. Sandy Casar (Fra) Française Des Jeux @0.57
3. Angel Vicioso (Spa) Liberty Seguros-Würth
4. Patrice Halgand (Fra) Credit Agricole
5. José Luis Arrieta (Spa) Illes Balears-Caisse d’Epargne
6. Franco Pellizotti (Fra) Liquigas-Bianchi
7. Axel Merckx (Bel) Davitamon-Lotto
8. Juan Manuel Garate (Spa) Saunier Duval-Prodir
9. Thor Hushovd (Nor) Credit Agricole 3.15
10. Stuart O’Grady (Aus) Cofidis, Le Credit Par Telephone