RENNES, France, Aug 2, 2008 (AFP) – French rider Sandy Casar confirmed Saturday he has extended his Francaise des Jeux team contract by two years.

The 29-year-old, who turned professional in 2000, was the top French finisher in this year’s Tour de France where he placed 14th.

Casar won the 18th stage of last year’s Tour de France, and was second in the 16th stage this year at Jausiers behind compatriot Cyril Dessel of AG2R.