TOUR DE FRANCE: WIGGINS FENDS OFF ATTACKS TO RETAIN LEAD

Britain's Bradley Wiggins masterfully fended off the challenges of his rivals to retain the Tour de France yellow jersey into the Alps on Wednesday.

Posted 12.07.2012 08:41:46 UTC

Updated 12.07.2012 08:41:46 UTC

Escorted by his Sky team mates, Wiggins stayed out of trouble in the 194.5-km ride from Macon to Bellegarde sur Valserine, leaving Thomas Voeckler to win the stage after a long breakaway. Reuters

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