Team Sunweb delivered an exceptional display of dedication and commitment to a shared goal today, as their control of the stage was rewarded with their third 2017 Tour de France victory at stage 16. The Tour de France saw a Team Sunweb masterpiece today, with Michael Matthews (AUS) making it […]
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Van Avermaet Sprints to Fourth on Chaotic Tour de France Stage 16
18 July, 2017, Romans-sur-Isère (FRA) Greg Van Avermaet sprinted to fourth place on a chaotic stage 16 which saw crosswinds wreak havoc and a breakaway fail to form throughout the 165km stage. Stefan Küng was the first rider to attack as soon as the flag was dropped at kilometer 0. […]
Yates moves up to sixth overall and extends lead in white jersey on windy stage 16 of the Tour de France
British climber Simon Yates has strengthened his general classification position, moving up to sixth overall, after crosswinds caused a late split on stage 16 of the Tour de France today. The 24-year-old ORICA-SCOTT rider made the winning move in the last 20km, alongside the yellow jersey of Chris Froome (Team […]
BRILLIANT MARTIN JUMPS IN THE TOUR DE FRANCE OVERALL STANDINGS
A late attack on Sunday’s crazy stage helped the Irishman claw back time in the general classification. What a difference a week makes: last Sunday, Dan Martin lost over a minute after being involved in a crash on the Mont du Chat descent and saw his hopes of victory going […]
Yates goes into the second rest day in 7th overall and with white jersey lead at Tour de France
24-year-old Simon Yates has reached the conclusion of the second week of the Tour de France in seventh place overall and still with the best young rider white jersey he claimed back on stage five. Today’s stage 15 threatened another shake up as AG2R La Mondiale rode aggressively to put […]
BAUKE MOLLEMA TAKES HIS FIRST TOUR DE FRANCE VICTORY
Le Puy-en-Velay, Sunday, 16th July – Bauke Mollema has waited for his seventh participation to the Tour de France to claim his first stage victory one year after stepping down from the second place overall to the eleventh in the last two days in the mountains. Lined up as a […]
Tour de France Stage 14: Van Avermaet Sprints to Second in Uphill Battle in Rodez
15 July, 2017, Rodez (FRA) After taking his maiden Tour de France stage win in Rodez in 2015, Greg Van Avermaet looked to repeat his success when the race returned to the same finish on stage 14 of the Tour de France. The Belgian showed his trademark grit and determination […]
TEAM SUNWEB LAUNCHES MICHAEL MATTHEWS TO TOUR DE FRANCE STAGE 14 VICTORY IN SPECTACULAR STYLE
For the second day in a row Team Sunweb had reason for celebrations after taking the Tour de France stage 14 victory with Michael Matthews (AUS) sealing the win in Rodez. Stage 14 was marked as a unique opportunity for Team Sunweb’s sprinter Michael Matthews, with the uphill finish perfectly […]
Tour de France. Stage 13. Fabio Aru holds yellow jersey after second day in Pyrenees
14/07/2017 / Tour de France After 13th stage of the Tour de France, Astana rider Fabio Aru still holds the yellow jersey of the leader of the general classification. Today’s stage from Saint-Girons to Foix became the second stage in the Pyrenees. The distance of 101 km has included three […]
WARREN BARGUIL SCORES FOR FRANCE ON BASTILLE DAY
Foix, Friday, 14th July – French riders hadn’t won a stage of the Tour de France on Bastille Day since David Moncoutié in Digne in 2005. Warren Barguil did it as he attacked from the gun, rode on the offensive again for the polka dot jersey and outsprinted no less […]