Report Richard Carapaz delivered a spectacular solo victory on stage 17 of the Tour de France, conquering the first Alpine stage with a determined attack. The Ecuadorian rider, known as the “Ecuadorian condor,” soared to the summit of Superdévoluy, securing his country’s first-ever Tour de France stage win and completing his trilogy of stage victories in all three Grand Tours. The 197.7 km stage from Loudenvielle to Superdévoluy was fiercely contested from the start, with relentless attacks and crosswinds adding to the challenge. Carapaz’s team worked tirelessly to keep him in contention until the race hit the mountains. After the intermediate…
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Report Tadej Pogačar delivered another stellar performance in the Pyrenees, winning stage 15 of the Tour de France and extending his overall lead to over three minutes. The 197.7 km stage from Loudenvielle to the summit of Plateau de Beille saw Pogačar outpace his main rival, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), by 1’08″. On a scorching day, the decisive moment came when Vingegaard attacked from the reduced group of top riders after his teammate Jorgenson had set the pace. Pogačar was the only one able to follow, staying on Vingegaard’s wheel for 5 km before launching a powerful attack that left the Danish rider unable…
Report Tadej Pogačar showcased his dominance in the first Pyrenean stage of the Tour de France 2024, winning in Saint Lary Soulan with a decisive attack 4.6 km from the finish line. The yellow jersey holder’s victory on the 151.9 km stage from Pau to Saint Lary Soulan, which included climbs of the Tourmalet, the Hourquette d’Ancizan, and a summit finish, highlighted an outstanding performance by UAE Team Emirates. The stage began with Wellens and Pollitt leading the peloton over the Tourmalet, managing the gap to the day’s main breakaway. Soler then helped reduce the attackers’ lead. On the final ascent, Sivakov and Almeida took over, setting the pace before Adam Yates attacked with…
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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…
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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