As the leaders make their descent on the first climb of stage 11, an HC category climb, gels hang from their mouths as they try to refuel from the 27 km prior ascent. Photo © Dana Gardner

Team Liquigas rider and green jersey holder, Peter Sagan, makes the descent from the HC climb of the day. Photo © Dana Gardner

Wiggins takes the turns, careful of keeping himself in the number one spot. Photo © Dana Gardner

The King of the Mountains jersey holder, Team Europcar's Thomas Voekler. Photo © Dana Gardner

The hairpin turns stretch Team Sky's riders out, all working to protect their leader. Photo © Dana Gardner

Tour favorite, George Hincappie helps the white jersey leader and teammate, TeJay van Garderen (in white at right). Photo © Dana Gardner

Bradley Wiggins stays in yellow. Photo © Dana Gardner

Riders descend the Col de la Madeleine. Photo © Dana Gardner

Riders string out as they go through 40+ hairpin turns on the first descent of stage 11. Photo © Dana Gardner

BMC rider works to catch up to the peloton. Photo © Dana Gardner

RadioShack Nissan Trek rider, Jens Voigt, rides alone. Photo © Dana Gardner

Mark Cavendish takes it slow on the turns, trying to prevent any further accidents. Photo © Dana Gardner