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 - 09:53

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

The 25-year-old Team Saxo Bank rider trailed two-time champion Alberto Contador (Astana) by eight seconds ahead of today’s 174-kilometre 17th stage from Pau to the Col du Tourmalet.

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