IN PURSUIT: Alberto Contador leads the chase with Andy Schleck out ahead

ON THE CHARGE: Andy Schleck continues his lone assault on the Col du Galibier

GAME OVER: Defending champion Alberto Contador cracks on the fabled climb and loses nearly four minutes

CUTTING IT FINE: Only 78 riders finished within the time limit

PURE JOY: Andy Schleck celebrates his audacious stage win

AGAINST THE ODDS: Thomas Voeckler continues to lead by 15 seconds with just three stages remaining