Norwegian Arvesen holds on for debut Tour win in shadow of drug storm

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The 33-year-old, riding for the CSC team, grabbed his debut Tour stage victory in the 104.1-mile stage from Lannemezan to Foix, edging out Martin Elminger of Ag2r-La Mondiale and Lampre's Alessandro Ballan by a tyre's width.

Arvesen said: 'It was always likely to be a tactical finale, but it helps that my legs felt good.'

Arvesen: Edged to victory

But the stage began under a cloud with a second rider, Moises Duenas Nevado, tested positive for the banned substance EPO.

The 27-year-old was immediately withdrawn from the race by his Barloworld team and detained by police in Tarbes.

Moises Duenas Nevado: Shamed

Thursday's flat stage takes in only one categorised climb, presenting Mark Cavendish with the chance of a third stage victory - which no Brit has ever achieved.