Bagneres de Luchon
Alberto Contador took over the yellow jersey today when he took advantage of Andy Schleck’s mechanical problem. He dropped his chain and almost crashed. Sanchez and Menchov joined Contador who put the hammer down on the Port de Bales and now is ahead by 8 seconds.
Thomas Voeckler en route to winning the stage.
Lance Armstrong did a lot better today; he gained some time and is now only 40 minutes behind!
