Manxman Mark Cavendish remains in 144th position overall in the Tour de France after a brutal day in the Pyrenees.
The Team Sky rider finished 134th as Thomas Voeckler battled to win stage 16 over four huge climbs.
His team-mate, British rider Bradley Wiggins, has retained the race leader's yellow jersey for a 10th day.
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