Chambéry, Sunday, 9th July – An eventful stage 9 of the 104th Tour de France saw the victory of Colombia’s Rigoberto Uran in Chambéry after a fierce battle in three Hors-Category climbs. In a 6-man sprint including yellow jersey holder Chris Froome, the Cannondale-Drapac rider took his revenge over Frenchman Warren Barguil who deprived him of a highly awaited success in stage 16 of the 2013 Vuelta a España at Aramon-Formigal. Robert Gesink, Geraint Thomas and Richie Porte successively abandoned after different falls.
STAGE RESULT
1. Rigoberto Uran (Cannondale – Drapac Professional Cycling Team) in 05H 07′ 22”
2. Warren Barguil (Team Sunweb), st
3. Christopher Froome (Team Sky), st
INDIVIDUAL GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1. Christopher Froome (Team Sky)
2. Fabio Aru (Astana Pro Team) at 18’’
3. Romain Bardet (Ag2r La Mondiale) at 51’’
