Nibali looks to attack Schleck for Tour's white jersey

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Italian holds ground in important Alpine tests

Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas)

Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Italian Vincenzo Nibali is moving closer to a Tour de France top-three finish and the lead of the best young rider classification. Nibali said on Tuesday that he wants to attack in the Tour's two final mountain stages to claim the white jersey.

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