Place: Col du Tourmalet

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Dan Martin frustrated on Tour as daring dash so close again

Dan Martin made a brave but ultimately futile bid for a second ever Tour de France stage win yesterday, the Irishman finishing runner-up to Rafal Majka (Tinkoff Saxo) on a gruelling day in the Pyrenees.

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Former Tour de France champion announces retirement

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Nibali leaves rivals to fight for scraps

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Roche continues steady climb as Contador falters

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Voeckler keeps yellow jersey as Roche moves into top 10

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Contador crowned Tour king

Contador on brink of win

The titanic tussle for the 2010 Tour de France title is set to end in Alberto Contador’s favour after the defending champion increased his advantage in today’s penultimate stage.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2010

Yellow fever as Contador and Schleck go on trial

THE battle for the race leader’s yellow jersey will take place today as Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck face into today’s 52-kilometre time-trial from Bordeaux to Pauillac.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2010

Cavendish celebrates stage win in style

Mark Cavendish was able to look over his shoulder as he sprinted to yet another sensational victory on stage 18 of the Tour de France in Bordeaux today.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2010

Contador on verge of third title

The Tour de France concludes in Paris this weekend with the duel for the race leader's yellow jersey set to end in Alberto Contador's favour.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2010

Contador in control despite Schleck win

ALBERTO CONTADOR emerged from a mist-shrouded Col du Tourmalet yesterday with his Tour de France race lead intact and one foot on the top of the Paris podium.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2010

Advantage Contador despite Schleck's stage win

Andy Schleck took the stage finish atop the Col du Tourmalet but will require a miracle if he is to usurp the yellow jersey of Alberto Contador after today’s epic stage 17 of the Tour de France.

Thu, 22 Jul, 2010

Schleck planning to go on attack

Andy Schleck planned to go on the attack today in his bid for Tour de France glory.

Thu, 22 Jul, 2010

Schleck calm over Contador contest

ANDY SCHLECK appeared calm and relaxed ahead of his yellow jersey showdown with Alberto Contador as the duo prepare to race to the summit of the Col du Tourmalet in stage 17 of the Tour de France today.

Thu, 22 Jul, 2010

Armstrong’s fond farewell foiled in Pau

THE farewell victory Lance Armstrong hoped for failed to materialise yesterday as the seven-time Tour de France winner was beaten to the line in Pau.

Wed, 21 Jul, 2010

No fairytale finale for Armstrong

Lance Armstrong's bid for a fairytale finale ended in an anticlimax today as Pierrick Fedrigo won the 16th stage of the Tour de France.

Tue, 20 Jul, 2010

Schleck fumes as Contador hits front

ANDY SCHLECK yesterday blasted Alberto Contador after the Spaniard seized the Tour de France leader’s yellow jersey by taking advantage of his rival’s mechanical problem.

Tue, 20 Jul, 2010

Schleck resorts to mind games

TOUR DE FRANCE leader Andy Schleck believes he fared better in the latest battle with nearest rival Alberto Contador yesterday as the race entered the Pyrenees.

Mon, 19 Jul, 2010

Schleck keeps hold of Maillot Jaune

The latest bout in the battle for the Tour de France leader’s yellow jersey ended in a stalemate in the Pyrenees today.

Sun, 18 Jul, 2010

Menchov wins stage thriller

DENIS MENCHOV won the 11th stage of the Tour de France by pipping Levi Leipheimer and Floyd Landis in a thrilling sprint finish.

Fri, 14 Jul, 2006