Through five stages, Hesjedal still 21st in Tour de France
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Published: July 07, 2009 1:06 PM
Updated: July 09, 2009 7:27 AM
Updated: July 09, 2009 7:27 AM
Highlands native Ryder Hesjedal held steady on Wednesday's stage five in the Tour de France.
Finishing with the peleton at seven seconds back of Stage 5 winner Thomas Voeckler, Hesejedal retained his spot at 21st overall, one minute, 46 back of leaders (tied) Lance Armstrong and Fabian Cancellara.
Wednesday's leg was a return to long distance racing. Cyclists traveled 196.5 km south from Le Cap D'Agde to Perpignan. They'll continue south on Thursday, travelling 181 km to Barcelona.
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