Tour's media spotlight firmly focused on French rivalry

Young French star Romain Bardet said he was fed up with media focusing on his battle with compatriot Thibaut Pinot as the pair made new gains at the Tour de France on Saturday.

Vincenzo Nibali might be riding off to a glorious victory, but the battle behind him for a place on the podium is becoming ever more intense.

Veteran Spaniard Alejandro Valverde still sits second overall but he sputtered on the final first category climb to Risoul and lost at least 30 sec to all his rivals.