Cadel Evans Retains Yellow Jersey in Tour de France

What became a rather rudimentary day for opportunists who would contest the race for stage honors began at a rapid rate. The speed was fast before the right combination of escapees muscled their way into the lead. Once a group of 12 got clear the only real bout of action came from a committed Cofidis rider, Amael Moinard who attacked over the last category-one climb in the Pyrenees but was caught in the final 10km. That’s when Kurt-Asle Arvesen mounted his bid for glory. He held off a late charge from Martin Elmiger to win by a handful of centimeters. Cadel Evans had a relatively calm day in the yellow jersey, finishing in the main bunch almost 15 minutes behind the escapees to retain his yellow jersey.