from cyclingnews.com live coverage....

16:26 CEST 138km/29km to go
A dog is on the parcours, travelling very quickly as Cedric Vasseur attacks. The dog goes in between Zaballa and Gutierrez, who are caught by the bunch. This dog can climb!

16:28 CEST 139km/28km to go
Beloki is dropped by the peloton, which is now fairly small - perhaps 50 riders.

Does the dog belong to VDB? Vasseur has dropped it on the climb though.

In front, Vino hits a 10 percent section as the break gradually implodes behind him. Colom is caught.