Schleck calm over Contador contest
Two-time champion Contador (Astana) is currently in possession of the Tour leader’s maillot jaune with an eight-second advantage over Schleck (Team Saxo Bank) ahead of today’s 174-kilometre stage from Pau to the Col du Tourmalet.
The Spaniard claimed the race lead by taking advantage of his rival’s mechanical problem – against etiquette in cycling – on Monday’s 15th stage to Bagneres-de-Luchon, overcoming a 31-second deficit by attacking at the moment Schleck’s chain slipped on the hors categorie Port de Bales.