Sentence examples for start the stage from inspiring English sources

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Meanwhile three-time Tour de France points winner Peter Sagan, 24, of the Cannondale team, pulled out on Saturday and did not even start the stage.

"I am very disappointed about leaving after such a strong start in good condition, but I do not feel healthy and I am not in the position to start the stage in this condition," the 26-year-old said.

Britain's Ben Swift came down hard, and was not happy about it afterwards, while the winner of the two previous sprints, Germany's Marcel Kittel, did not even start the stage, because of a fever.

The squad was one of the first to start the stage 1 team time trial.

Astana rider Chris Horner did not start the stage due to a leg injury sustained in a fall in Stage 10, leaving Levi Leipheimer and Lance Armstrong without their usual support rider.

Before "Rain" starts, the stage is bathed in golden sunshine.

Indurain started the stage in 18th position, however, and is not a contender for the final victory.

He looked resolute — perhaps even tense — as he started the stage, clocking a mediocre 11th place at the midway point.

Thomas started the stage in second place overall, 34 seconds behind France's Thibaut Pinot but still seen as a heavy favourite to win the race.

Froome had started the stage in seventh position, two seconds behind race leader Vincenzo Nibali.