2008-07-24 20:43:07 -

SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) - A brief look at Thursday's 18th stage of the Tour de France
Stage: Riders set out on a 196.5-kilometer (122.1-mile) trek from Bourg-d'Oisans to Saint-Etienne in the medium mountains.
Winner: Marcus Burghardt of Germany won in a sprint finish after an early breakway, beating Carlos Barredo of Spain. Both clocked 4 hours,

30 minutes, 21 seconds. Romain Feillu of France was third, 3:33 behind.
Yellow Jersey: Spanish rider Carlos Sastre kept the overall lead, leading Team CSC teammate Franck Schleck of Luexembourg by 1:24. Bernhard Kohl of Austria is third at 1:33.
Quote of the Day: «I don't want to think about the time trial. I just want to enjoy spending each day in the yellow jersey» _ Sastre tries not to focus on Saturday's decisive 20th stage.

Next stage: Friday's 19th stage is a 165.5-kilometer (102.8-mile) flat stage from Roanne to Montlucon that favors sprinters.