Stage 11

The 114.6-mile trek from Sisteron to Bourg-les-Valence was mostly flat but featured a mid-grade, Category 3 climb on the Cabre pass.

Winner: British sprinter Mark Cavendish won his third stage this Tour — and 13th in his career — in 4 hours, 42 minutes, 29 seconds. Alessandro Petacchi of Italy was second and U.S. rider Tyler Farrar third.

Yellow jersey: Andy Schleck maintained his 41-second lead over Alberto Contador.

Next stage: Stage 12 features five mid-grade climbs on a 130.8-mile course from Bourg-de-Peage to Mende.AP