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Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain smiles as he is being interviewed prior to the start of the 14th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 168.5 kilometers (104.7 miles) starting in Saint Gaudens and finishing in Plateau de Laurent Cipriani, Associated Press
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Jelle Vanendert of Belgium, Andy Schleck of Luxembourg, and Thomas Voeckler of France, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, from left to right, climb towards Aubisque pass during the 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 152.2 kilomete Laurent Cipriani, Associated Press
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David Millar of Britain, left, and Adriano Malori of Italy, in second position, ride in the breakaway group as they climb Col de la Core pass during the 14th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 168.5 kilometers (104.7 miles) starting in Saint Ga Laurent Cipriani, Associated Press
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Two cycling fans wearing masks with a picture of Mark Cavendish of Britain, as they hold a British flag as prior to the start of the 14th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 168.5 kilometers (104.7 miles) starting in Saint Gaudens and finishing Christophe Ena, Associated Press
By Associated Press

PLATEAU DE BEILLE, France — Belgian rider Jelle Vanendert won the 14th stage of the Tour de France, and French cyclist Thomas Voeckler retained the race leader's yellow jersey on Saturday.

Vanendert finished ahead of Samuel Sanchez of Spain, who beat Vanendert to win Thursday's 12th stage.

Big attacks from the Tour contenders were expected in the most grueling stage of the Pyrenees so far. But Andy Schleck only gained two seconds on defending champion Alberto Contador and Cadel Evans despite several attempts.

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The 105-mile trek from Saint-Gaudens to Plateau de Beille finished with a 10-mile climb to Plateau de Beille, a famed and tortuous ascent.

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