2011 Tour de France stage 18 photos by Graham Watson

The Col Agnel was only the first of three hors catégorie climbs. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Schleck put it all on the line with an attack from 60km ... and it worked. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Bookwalter dropped back from the break to lend a hand to Evans. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

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Evans realized he was the only one willing to chase. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Cavendish finished outside of the time limit, lost points, but will be able to continue. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Duque leads the day's big break. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Europcar did chase duty early in the stage. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Euskaltel puts in an early effort to chase Andy Schleck. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Leipheimer takes a shot at a stage win. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Leipheimer was joined by some serious horsepower. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Ramunas Navardauskas shows why he was a Garmin Tour selection. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Nicolas Roche tries his best to gain time on GC. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Danielson fought to preserve a top-10 spot on GC. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Vanendert fights to preserve his KOM lead. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

Ever the team player, Vande Velde works for Danielson. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com

19 days in yellow, Voeckler is approaching the records of the greats. Photo: Graham Watson | grahamwatson.com