 Meanwhile, Eugène Christophe, after being refreshed as well, continued his way in a pair of long pants, and set off in pursuit of the new leaders Pierino Albini and Luigi Ganna.By Savona Christophe had taken the lead, followed by Ganna at 15 minutes and Albini at 26.Christophe again stopped to eat and cut his pants that had become entangled in his chain.