An American won today, but it wasn't Lance - he placed 2nd in the 1st stage.
But in the process, he put about 1 minute and more on all of his chief rivals. What a way to start out of the gate.
Thumbs up for the US all around, with a handful of Americans in the top 15
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/othe...ng/4644809.stm