Casar extends with Française des Jeux

Frenchman Sandy Casar has extended his contract with Française des Jeux for a further two years, the 29 year-old rider announced Saturday. Casar was the highest placed Frenchman at this year's Tour de France, finishing in 14th place, 19'23 down on winner Carlos Sastre. He was second on stage 16 of the Tour from Cuneo to Jausiers, and also claimed a victory on stage 19 of last year's edition in Angoulême.