Casar wins the stage as Schleck and Contador go head-to-head

Sandy Casar wins, Tour de France 2010, stage 9

The Col de la Madeleine has spoken. And now the Tour de France is a two-horse race. Andy Schleck versus Alberto Contador.

But that doesn't begin to tell the story of a most absorbing day of racing in the Alps. For a half-hour spell as the gradient of the Madeleine began to bite, the race was turned upside down.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1