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.
Contador (Astana) held an eight-second overall lead over Andy Schleck (Team Saxo Bank) ahead of today’s 52-kilometre time-trial from Bordeaux to Pauillac.
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