Alexandre Vinokourov has yet to give up in the Tour de France. Vinokourov won Stage 15 on Monday showing that’s he not thrown in the towel just yet.

Vinokourov fought off several challenges from Discovery Channel rider Alberto Contador along the way to victory. Contador remains in second place overall, 2 minutes and 23 seconds behind leader Michael Rasmussen.

The stage was from Foix to Loudenvielle-Le Louron and made up 122 miles of Pyrenees mountains. Vinokourov finished the stage in 5 hours, 34 minutes, and 28 seconds.

Tour Leader: Michael Rasmussen