Sentence examples for started the stage from inspiring English sources

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.

The best rider overall was Nikias Arndt of Giant who had started the stage third overall thanks to time bonuses, and the issue then became how to get rid of the German.

Froome could afford to give Nibali considerable leeway, as he started the stage with an 8min deficit and, once unleashed, Nibali used his descending skills to overhaul the lone leader Pierre Rolland to be set fair for victory.

Of the 173 riders who started the stage, seven did not finish, including David Millar, the Briton with Cofidis who has been courageously continuing to ride since he crashed in the prologue on July 7.

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

In order to start the stage of methane storage, it is necessary to close the locking chamber.

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.

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

At the same time, Isabella and the Fireside Girls are starting the stage building.