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Andy Schleck Charges in Tour, Voeckler Holds Lead

Andy Schleck Charges in Tour, Voeckler Holds Lead

Andy Schleck of Luxembourg tried to wrest control of the Tour de France with a daring ride Thursday, but Thomas Voeckler of France would not yield his overall lead.

 

Defending champion Contador and Schleck renew rivalry as 2011 Tour de France starts

Defending champion Alberto Contador and last year’s runner-up Andy Schleck renewed their rivalry as riders started the Tour de France on Saturday. The mostly flat first stage takes riders over 119 miles from La Barre-de-Monts to Mont des Alouettes in the Vendee region of western France. Three-time champion Contador beat Schleck by just 39 seconds last year. The 2,131-mile Tour ends on July 24 at the Champs-Elysees.

 

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