Spain's Alberto Contador stood toe-to-toe with the Schleck brothers on the final day in the Alps to strengthen his grip on the Tour de France's yellow jersey today.

ALBERTO CONTADOR consolidated his position in the yellow jersey after a controlled ride in the Tour de France’s 16th stage won by fellow Spaniard Mikel Astarloza.

Irish rider Nicolas Roche finished an impressive fourth in the Tour de France's 16th stage today.