sentences:  In the GP Midi Libre, González de Galdeano beat Armstrong in the time-trial and, following an intense ride by Armstrong in the mountains, eventually finished second in the general classification to him.Battle was resumed at the Tour de France, when in the team time trial ONCE-Eroski beat Armstrong's squad by 16 seconds to be clear of the American by 7 seconds.González de Galdeano was able to retain the yellow jersey of race leader for seven stages.