2017 Tour de France: Stage 3 News, Notes and Quotes
After a start in Dusseldorf and a night in Belgium, the 2017 Tour de France entered France in today’s 215km 3rd stage from Verviers to Longwy.
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After a start in Dusseldorf and a night in Belgium, the 2017 Tour de France entered France in today’s 215km 3rd stage from Verviers to Longwy.
Peter Sagan gave BORA-hansgrohe its first win at the 2017 Tour de France. Even an unclipped pedal in the final sprint wasn’t going to stop him taking the win – his eighth in total.
Like Stage 1, Stage 2 of the 2017 Tour de France was not without the usual trials, triumphs and tribulations. Let’s get into the news!
Marcel Kittel won Stage 2 of the 2017 Tour de France stage after coming from behind in the final kilometer and storming past all his rivals on the way to his tenth career victory at the race.
Geraint Thomas powered into the yellow jersey after an incredible ride to kick off the 2017 Tour de France.
Following a successful debut with the team and a spring campaign filled with excellent results, Team Sunweb extended Coryn Rivera’s contract until 2021.
Richie Porte will remain with BMC Racing Team beyond the 2017 season, General Manager Jim Ochowicz announced today at the team’s Tour de France press conference.
After making a soft entry during this year’s Giro d’Italia, the new Merida REACTO will be making its official in 2017 Tour de France with the Bahrain-Merida Cycling Team.
Wilier Triestina plans to build on the huge success of the Cento10AIR to launch the endurance focused Cento10NDR.
Team Sky announces a new two-year partnership with Ford Motor Company as exclusive supplier of cars and vans through 2019.