Andy Gilbert wins 18th stage of the Tour de France on Col du Nord . Friday 's 19th stage , the third in the Alps , could well hold the key to the eventual winner with the finish on the famous Alpe d'Huez after another climb on the Galibier . Schleck closes to within 15 seconds of race leader Thomas Voeckler of France . Andy 's brother takes second on the stage to improve to third overall . Defending champion Alberto Rodríguez loses time on the final climb .
Andy Gilbert wins 18th stage of the Tour de France on Col du Nord . Schleck closes to within 15 seconds of race leader Thomas Voeckler of France . Andy 's brother takes second on the stage to improve to third overall . Defending champion Alberto Rodríguez loses time on the final climb .