Evans' Tour defence in tatters

Cadel Evans’ Tour de France title defence appeared to be in tatters on stage 16 as Bradley Wiggins sought to retain the race leader’s yellow jersey for a 10th day.

Australian Evans (BMC Racing) began the 197-kilometre route from Pau to Bagneres-de-Luchon three minutes 19 seconds behind Wiggins (Team Sky) with five days of racing remaining.