Schleck closes in as Voeckler keeps yellow jersey

Andy Schleck made his claim for Tour de France victory with a solo surge to win at the highest summit finish in the race’s history today, but Thomas Voeckler retained the yellow jersey for a 10th day with another resilient performance.

The 200.5-kilometre 18th stage from Pinerolo returned to France, finishing at Galibier Serre-Chevalier – at an altitude of 2,645metres – and presented an opportunity for the overall favourites to attack.