MUR-DE-BRETAGNE (France): Two-time runner-up Cadel Evans of BMC held off a late charge from Alberto Contador to claim a prestigious victory on the fourth stage of the Tour de France yesterday.
Norwegian Thor Hushovd, tipped to lose the yellow jersey after a brutal 2km finishing climb, held on to the race lead after the 172.5km ride from Lorient to Mur-de-Bretagne.
