Cadel Evans or Andy Schleck for Tour De France

The 2011 Tour de France reached its highest point during today's contest as the world's most famous cycling competition took to the mountains in the French Alps. This year's race is becoming more fascinating by the day with several key contenders very much in the mix for a potential Tour de France victory.

Andy Schleck asserted himself extremely well in Thursday's action as he took the day's leg and is now just 15 seconds behind the leader. Schleck is priced at 11/10 to win the King of the Mountains title but it should also be noted that he is listed at 6/5 for the outright tournament win.

The current favourite to win the tournament is just a shade ahead of Andy Schleck as Cadel Evans can be backed at a 5/4 price. He is just a step above evens and he might find himself at an odds-on price if can step up his game in a really big way over the next leg or two. Frank Schleck is the third favourite to win the competition and punters will find him available at a 7/1 price tag with the majority of European bookmakers.

Thomas Voeckler is available at a 14/1 price while Alberto Contador's odds continue to lengthen. The controversial cycling sensation is available at a full 22/1. The two Schleck's are both listed at 5/2 to win stage 19. Alberto Contador is just off the pace in regards to the odds and punters will find him around 5/1.

Numerous match bets are available between the majority of the top contenders and there are some pretty solid odds available – especially when you consider that these wagers are generally considered much safer to make.

Mark Cavendish has already asserted himself extremely well to earn the green jersey and the total for most points. He is priced at a microscopic 2/9 to pull that off as Rein Taarame is sitting at a 2/5 price to finish as the top young rider.