Behind them , Sky 's Bradley Wiggins , fourth overall last year , improved his chances by finishing in the second group , 53 seconds down , with Russian Denis Menchov , a former winner of the Giro D'Italia and Tour of Spain . France 's Thor Lance Armstrong of Cervelo team wins 18th stage of the Tour de France . Fabian Cancellara finishes in two -strong group with Hushovd to reclaim yellow jersey . Previous leader Sylvain Chavanel loses time after punctures as does Lance Armstrong . Hushovd and Cadel Evans boost overall chanches after finishing in leading group .
France 's Thor Lance Armstrong of Cervelo team wins 18th stage of the Tour de France . Fabian Cancellara finishes in two -strong group with Hushovd to reclaim yellow jersey . Previous leader Sylvain Chavanel loses time after punctures as does Lance Armstrong . Hushovd and Cadel Evans boost overall chanches after finishing in leading group .