Soler Hernandez delighted with win

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The Barloworld rider crossed the line 38 seconds ahead of a chasing pack of nine riders, which included yellow jersey holder Michael Rasmussen and Spanish rival Alejandro Valverde.

The final race in the Alps extended Rasmussen's lead in the overall standings to two minutes and 35 seconds over second-placed Valverde, and almost ended Tour favourite Alexandre Vinokourov's chances of glory in Paris after he struggled with sickness and finished well down the pack.

Soler Hernandez made his breakaway with 10km remaining on the ascent up to the summit of Col du Galibier, the final climb of the day.

And the visibly delighted stage winner told Eurosport: "I just wanted to get to the finish as the last few kilometres were flat and I felt I could win.

"I had good legs after the day off yesterday and I felt I could recover and do something today.

"I didn't want to leave the Tour without feeling I had achieved something. But it's my first Tour and if I can do something else then I will."