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Making the Polka Dots His
Even though Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) has been wearing the Maillot a Pois, he has only had it on loan from Chris Froome (Team Sky). With Froome's ownership of the Maillot Jaune, the wearing of the next jersey in importance goes to the rider in second position in that competition. Today, Rodriguez put himself into the early break going over the early climb of the Col Bayard first with Serge Pauwels (MTN-Qhubeka) just off of his wheel. With the five points on offer, the Polka Dot Jersey of the King of the Mountains was now his by rights (on the road). It does remain to be seen if he can out score any off the others in the break with him. The second stage in the Alps still has 180 kilometers and six more categorized climbs to go.