PLATEAU DE BEILLE, France (AP)—After another impressive day at cycling’s biggest race, Thomas Voeckler might be daring to dream at the Tour de France.
The 32-year-old Frenchman responded to several attacks in the punishing climb to Plateau de Beille in the eighth stage—the last in the Pyrenees—to keep hold of the overall leader’s yellow jersey.
Voeckler clenched his fist in celebration as he crossed the finish line in the same group as the rest of the contenders after a 168.5-kilometer (105-mile) trek featuring six ascents.
Having taken the jersey last Sunday, he now looks set to keep it until the first big Alpine stage on Thursday at least.
Voeckler leads Frank Schleck by 1 minute, 49 seconds and has gained the respect of his peers.
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