Schleck established as Contador's number one Tour rival

Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank)

Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) (Image credit: Sirotti)

Luxembourg's Andy Schleck passed a crucial test on Saturday at the 2009 Tour de France. He distanced his rivals and finished second only to Alberto Contador on the 15th stage to Verbier. Contador took the leader's yellow jersey and Schleck moved into fifth overall.

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