Tour de France, Stage 18. Andy Schleck shows his relief to take the stage win… …but, more importantly, a big step towards the yellow jersey. I had a rant at Schleck Jr a couple of days ago, so credit where it’s due. He was fantastic today. Superb, tactical cycling from Leopard-Trek, executed in a way that was not only effective but exciting, too. Andy now moves up into 2nd behind Thomas Voeckler who still won’t let go of the yellow jersey. Chapeau! It’s not over yet, though. Not only are there more mountains to climb tomorrow, but Cadel Evans - probably the greatest time trial cyclist of the top 4 - is hot on their tails, waiting for a chance to shine on Saturday’s penultimate stage.

Tour de France, Stage 18. Andy Schleck shows his relief to take the stage win…

…but, more importantly, a big step towards the yellow jersey.

I had a rant at Schleck Jr a couple of days ago, so credit where it’s due. He was fantastic today. Superb, tactical cycling from Leopard-Trek, executed in a way that was not only effective but exciting, too.

Andy now moves up into 2nd behind Thomas Voeckler who still won’t let go of the yellow jersey. Chapeau!

It’s not over yet, though. Not only are there more mountains to climb tomorrow, but Cadel Evans - probably the greatest time trial cyclist of the top 4 - is hot on their tails, waiting for a chance to shine on Saturday’s penultimate stage.

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