Story Highlights Froome leads Valverde by more than 3 minutes in overall raceSchleck has mechanical problem, changes his bike during stageBreakaway group is caught 4 miles from finish TOURS, France (AP) — Germany's Marcel Kittel overtook Mark Cavendish at the line Thursday to win the 12th stage of the Tour de France, and Chris Froome stayed safely in the main pack to preserve his big lead. Cavendish moved in front but Kittel gained ground and just beat him to the line to earn his second stage win in three days and third of this race. About 20 riders were caught in a crash near the end, with some stuck under the bikes of others as wheels and frames jutted out at all angles. Froome still leads...
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