Stage 10 Standings General Classification
1. Chris Froome, Sky 1. Chris Froome, Sky 2. Richie Porte, Sky 2. Tejay Van Garderen, BMC 3. Nairo Quintana, Movistar 3. Nairo Quintana, Movistar 4. Robert Gesink, Lotto 4. Alejandro Valverde, Movistar 5. Alejandro Valverde, Movistar 5. Geraint Thomas, Sky Last year’s TDF winner, Vincenzo Nibali, Astana, is currently placed 10th with a 6:57 minute deficit. There were two notable crashes in the stage. Warren Barguil, Giant, and Tom Luzer, Lotto. They both resumed the race. Two riders left the race today. Ivan Basso, Tinkoff, left after having been diagnosed with testicular cancer and Lars Boom, Astana left because of illness. Stage 11 will see if those on the podium have anything left in the tank. The route from Pau to Cauterertes-Vallee de Saint-Savin is 188 km of mountains. There is a 1 category, 4 three’s and the Col du Tourmalet. More details: Le Tour Velo News
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Monday will be a rest and travel day as the peloton and their entourage will travel south from Brittany to the start of the Pyrenees. They will travel from Tarbes to La Pierre Saint Martin, a distance of 167 km. There is a long, steep mountain finish with over 15 km of climb.
Stage 9 Standings General Classification 1. BMC Racing 1. Chris Froome, Sky 2. Team Sky 2. Tejay Van Garderen, BMC 3. Movistar 3. Greg Van Avermaet, BMC 4. Tinkoff-Saxo 4. Peter Sagan, Tinkoff 5. Astana Pro 5. Alberto Contador, Tinkoff After more than 31 hours of racing, less than two minutes separates the top ten riders. More reading: Velo News Le Tour
Crashes and injuries continue to plague the riders. Alberto Contador, Tinkoff, and Robert Gesink, Lotto, contacted the ground in the neutral zone before the race proper, but promptly got back in the saddle. Greg Henderson, Lotto, did not start today. Tony Martin, Etixx, made sure his teammates knew he was cheering them on. Martin will not be allowed on a bicycle for six weeks. Orica-Greenedge has lost three riders. A minimum of six must cross the finish line in the team time trial scheduled for Sunday.
Stage 7 Results General Classification 1. Mark Cavendish, Etixx 1. Chris Froome, Sky 2. Andre Griepel, Lotto 2. Peter Sagan, Tinkoff +11” 3. Peter Sagan, Tinkoff 3. Tejay Van Garderen, BMC 4. John Degenkolb, Giant 4. Tony Gallopin, Lotto 5. Alexander Kristoff, Katusha 5. Greg Van Avermaet, BMC With nearly 27 hours of cycling competition, there is less than one minute elapsed time separating the first eight riders. Even though the race covers over 3000 kilometres, bare seconds separate the winners from the also rans in Paris. Saturday the peloton stays in Brittany with a run from Rennes to Mur de Bretagne. It is mostly flat but has a nasty little surprise at the end of the 181 kilometre day. For complete statistics, check out the official Tour de France page. Velo News has interesting information as well. Teklehaimanot was part of a three man breakaway that kept away from the main field from the 5 km mark and remained out front until being swept up about 3 km from the finish line.
Two riders have broken ribs but are continuing in the race. Michael Albasini, Orica, was forced to withdraw due to injuries he received in stage 5. The spectacular crashes that have knocked out two yellow jersey wearers as well as numerous other top athletes have renewed calls to reduce the size of the peloton. With 198 cyclists crowding narrow laneways, it is surprising that more wheel touches don’t occur. Stage 6 Standings General Classification 1. Zdenek Stybar, Etixx 1. Tony Martin, Etixx 2. Peter Sagan, Tinkoff 2. Chris Froome, Sky 3. Bryan Coquard, Europcar 3. Tejay Van Garderen, BMC 4. John Degenkolb, Giant 4. Peter Sagan, Tinkoff 5. Greg Van Avermaet, BMC 5. Tony Gallopin, Lotto Stage 7 will see the riders leave Livarot and proceed to Fougeres, a distance of 190.5 km. They will continue along the French coast to Brittany where three stages will be run. This will be a stage for the sprinters. Related from the tour: Tour de France 2015: Racism row ruins African team's landmark success Further reading: Le Tour Velo News
Michael Matthews, Orica, who was injured previously but chose to soldier on, has been awarded the jersey for most combative rider for his tenacity.
Stage 5 Standings General Classification 1. Andre Griepel, Lotto 1. Tony Martin, Etixx 2. Peter Sagan, Tinkoff 2. Chris Froome, Sky +12” 3. Mark Cavendish, Etixx 3. Tejay Van Garderen, BMC 4. Alexander Kristoff, Katusha 4. Peter Sagan, Tinkoff 5. Edvald Boasson Hagan, Qhubeka 5. Tony Gallopin, Lotto There are jerseys awarded for top scores in other than the general classification. This can be quite confusing when watching as it may look as if some riders are not with a team. There are cash prizes in all these categories. · Yellow jersey – worn by the rider with the least amount of expended time · Green jersey – worn by the rider with the most sprint points · Polka dot jersey – worn by the rider with the most mountain points · White jersey – worn by the best young rider · Red jersey – worn by the most combative rider. Stage 6 will take the athletes from Abbeville to the French coast at Le Harve. Wind might be a factor, but sunshine is predicted. Further reading at: Le Tour Live Cycling News Velo News |
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