Victorious Voeckler continues fine French Tour as Contador takes yellow jersey

Thomas Voeckler wins, Tour de France 2010, stage 15
By Cycling Weekly
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French champion Thomas Voeckler took the home nation's fifth stage win of the Tour de France, attacking his breakaway companions halfway up the Port de Bales and soloeing down the winding descent into Bagneres-du-Luchon.

However, there was controversy behind as Andy Schleck lost his yellow jersey after unshipping his chain while attacking on the day's last climb. Alberto Contador (Astana), the defending champion and the man who takes over the race lead, profited from the mechanical problem.

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