Report Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) continued his extraordinary Tour de France journey with a third stage win, triumphing in a bunch sprint in Villeneuve-sur-Lot at the end of stage 12. This victory further cements Girmay’s status as the fastest sprinter in this year’s race. The 200-kilometer stage saw Girmay perfectly positioned by his teammate Mike Teunissen, who executed a flawless leadout. Girmay surged ahead in the final meters to finish ahead of Wout van Aert and Pascal Ackermann. In the points classification, Girmay extended his lead with 328 points, 107 more than his closest rival Jasper Philipsen, whom he also bested in the intermediate sprint. This latest…
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Report Jonas Vingegaard claimed a poignant victory on the 11th stage of the Tour de France, triumphing in a sprint finish against Tadej Pogacar after a grueling mountain stage. This marks Vingegaard’s fourth career stage win in the Tour and his first since recovering from a crash in the Itzulia Basque Country in early April. The 211-kilometer stage from Évaux-les-Bains to Le Lioran featured a hilly start followed by four categorized climbs in the final 60 kilometers. On the Puy Mary, the group of favorites, including Vingegaard, reeled in the last escapees. Pogacar attacked on the steep slopes, gaining a 30-second lead by…
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Report In a stunning display of endurance and strategy, Anthony Turgis claimed a historic victory on the 9th stage of the Tour de France, navigating the challenging white roads to secure his place in the race’s illustrious history. This win marks a monumental achievement for Turgis and Team TotalEnergies. The 9th stage, spanning 199 km from Troyes to Troyes, featured 14 sectors of white roads, promising a day full of twists and an unpredictable finish. Early attempts to break away were numerous, with Mathieu Burgaudeau among the initial attackers. However, the decisive breakaway formed later, including Turgis and nine other riders, eventually joined by two…
Report Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) continued his remarkable Tour de France campaign with a second sprint victory on stage 8, conquering a chaotic uphill finish in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises. This win makes Girmay the first rider to secure two stage victories in this year’s Tour. The Eritrean cyclist, who made history on stage 3 as the first black African rider to win a Tour de France stage, once again demonstrated his sprinting prowess. Wearing the green jersey, Girmay outpaced Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck), who had to settle for second place, and Arnaud de Lie (Lotto-Dstny), who finished third. Despite the wet and challenging conditions, Girmay managed to secure 50…
Report In a momentous stage five of the Tour de France, Sir Mark Cavendish surged past the competition to claim his 35th stage win in Saint Vulbas, surpassing the legendary Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 stage victories. Riding for Astana Qazaqstan, Cavendish demonstrated his enduring class and sprinting prowess. As the peloton navigated the final bend, it was the Manxman who emerged clear, crossing the finish line ahead of the pack to secure a historic win and etch his name deeper into the annals of cycling history. Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility) completed the podium, but the day belonged to Cavendish, who,…
Report In a breathtaking display of power and precision, Tadej Pogačar soared to victory on the slopes of the Galibier, clinching both the stage win and the coveted yellow jersey in the 2024 Tour de France. Stage 4, a challenging 139.6 km ride from Pinerolo to Valloire, featuring the ascents of Sestriere, Montgenevre, and the formidable Galibier, set the scene for Pogačar’s masterclass. The UAE Team Emirates, with a concerted effort led by Almeida, Yates, and Ayuso, dictated the tempo on the 22.9 km climb at 5.1%, peaking 19.5 km before the finish line, effectively whittling down the group of contenders. As…
Report In an electrifying third stage of the Tour de France, Biniam Girmay etched his name in the annals of cycling history. On July 1, 2024, Girmay claimed a monumental victory in Turin, propelling Intermarché-Wanty to its first-ever triumph in the world-renowned Grande Boucle. The stage, spanning 230 kilometers from Piacenza to Turin, was primed for a sprinter’s showcase. The Belgian outfit, rallying behind Girmay and Gerben Thijssen, navigated the final kilometers with strategic finesse. Georg Zimmermann set the stage, positioning the team at the forefront of the peloton with 10 kilometers remaining. The final hectometers saw Hugo Page, Laurenz Rex, and Mike Teunissen take the reins, orchestrating a masterful…