Peter Stetina has assumed the mantle of top American at the Tour de France over the last few days as he finished as the top American for the third straight day on Friday. Stetina was the only American to finish in the top 100 and was 45th overall, 11:53 back. Stetina moved up to 41st, 1:45:09 back. Tejay Van Garderen was out of the top 100 overall for the second straight day and dropped 10 more spots and is now 27th overall, 58:46 back. It’s been a quick fall for Van Garderen who was in the top 10 on the second rest day.

Friday the Tour de France continues with a 91-mile mountain stage. The race ends with five straight days of racing culminating on Sunday.

Previous Tour de France Coverage:
Preview
Stage One Update
Stage Two Update
Stage Three Update
Stage Four Update
Stage Five Update
Stage Six Update
Stage Seven Update
Stage Eight Update
Stage Nine Update
Stage Ten Update
Stage 11 Update
Stage 12 Update
Stage 13 Update
Stage 14 Update
Stage 15 Update
Stage 16 Update
Stage 17 Update
Stage 18 Update