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After a grind through the Pyrenees, Stage 18 of the 2010 Tour de France offers sprinters a chance to test their mettle before the Champs Elysées.

Alexander Vinokourov (Astana) made 13 his lucky number on Saturday by making a late attack stick to claim stage 13 by 13 seconds over Mark Cavendish (HTC – Columbia).

The day may offer Hushovd and Cavendish the final chance to battle for the green jersey competition until the race makes its way around the Champs Elysee on its final day.

In today’s Tour de France news, Spaniards attack!, Contador wanted “psychological” blow, Hushovd back in green and other bicycle racing news.

On a climb well suited to his skills, Alberto Contador makes an attack that takes some time out of Andy Schleck’s lead.

I think it’s safe to say that both Renshaw and race commissioners overreacted.

In today’s Tour de France news, things heat up in the literal fight for the Green jersey, GC leaders cruise, knee surgery for Tom Boonen and more….

Three bike changes serve as the undoing of race leader Sylvain Chavanel as he falls to 4th overall in the 2010 Tour de France.

A couple of locals make the attack of the day, but it’s crashes that dominate the 2010 Tour de France news and may affect the outcome of the race.

Alessandro Petacchi (Lampre – Farnese) won the crash-marred bunch sprint that ended stage 1,