Stage 6 was battled out over 189km today and marked the third consecutive day that Tom Boonen (QSI) donned the maillot jaune. It contained one category 3 climb early on and was followed by three intermediate sprints. Early failed breakaways gave way to a larger one involving race leaders Tom Boonen and Thor Hushovd (CA). A newly motivated peloton quickly reigned in 9 of the 12 riders at the 80km mark and pursued the final three under the stewardship of team Quickstep until the last 4 km. more ›

FRIDAY [19] [music] Cross Canadian Ragweed w/ Micky & the Motorcars at Stubb's (link) [music] Clint Small Jr. Middle School's Phat Cats Jazz Ensemble at Waterloo Records (Free, 6pm) (link) [music] Moth Fight! at End of an Ear (Free, 7pm) (link) [music] Faceless Werewolves, Hotrails, Tokyo Nites at Beerland (link) [music] Dynah CD release at Red Eyed Fly (link) [music] Wilco Hoot Night with "many, many Austin bands" at Trophy's (link) [music] Pudge Zeppelin with... more ›