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Alejandro Valverde finished sixth stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré in 16 th place, 4'12 "Pierrick Fedrigo after he crossed the finish line in first position Briançon.
Alexander still leads the overall standings ahead of Cadel Evans where in 16 seconds, and Alberto Contador in 1'04''.
"The stage of today, only 106 km between Gap and Briancon, was very short but also difficult because it was very hot and had to climb the Izoard, whose summit culminated only 20 kilometers from the finish.
Then we still had the final ledge to finish the day.
Today, the idea was to control the race and try to come up with a fellow on top of Izoard then be well protected in the fall and in the last kilometers.
I made the descent in the lead pack to avoid risk.
Recovered without problems from the strain yesterday and there were no attacks by my direct adversaries during the stage until Alberto Contador start the last mile.
Evans went for him and me to wheel.
Just reached, Alberto made another attack, very hard, and although it was catch him, and we got it together at the finish.
We've saved the day and tomorrow is another, very important because it is the queen stage.
We expect a tough stage with the Galibier, Croix de Fer et the final ascent carrying the line.
At a stage like this, anything can happen: I can lose the yellow jersey or increase the gap with my rivals, which remain Cadel Evans, Alberto Contador, not to mention Robert Gesink and Mikel Astarloza which are also well placed there.
I hope to have another good day and keep the yellow tomorrow afternoon at Saint-François-Longchamp. "
Source: Prensa Alejandro Valverde
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