2015 Tour de France: Stage 17 News, Notes and Quotes
Chris Froome once again held his rivals at arm’s length on Wednesday, solidifying his lead in the 2015 Tour de France with only three competitive stages left in the race.
Chris Froome once again held his rivals at arm’s length on Wednesday, solidifying his lead in the 2015 Tour de France with only three competitive stages left in the race.
It was a day for breakaways in the 2015 Tour de France as Giant-Alpecin’s Simon Geschke soloed to a win on the final climb to the ski resort of Pra Loup.
Nairo Quintana, Alejandro Valverde and the whole Movistar Team are determined to keep trying in the decisive four stages before the 2015 Tour de France heads into Paris on Sunday.
Andre Greipel confirmed he was the sprint king at the 2015 Tour de France when the German outpowered his rivals to win the 15th stage on Sunday.
Greg van Avermaet of the BMC team won Stage 13 of the Tour de France with a finishing burst of speed Friday
Alberto Contador may be hopelessly gapped, but his teammate Rafal Majka did the hero ride today, going on a solo breakaway to finish more than five minutes ahead of yellow jersey wearer Chris Froome.
Just days ago, Chris Froome stated that he was comfortable not having the yellow jersey on his back just yet, but since he’s been in possession of the maillot jaune, he’s held onto it like a wild dog with a t-bone steak.
By a single second, the BMC Racing Team earned its second victory at the 2015 Tour de France by winning Sunday’s team time trial.
There is never a dull moment on the Tour de France and Thursday’s sixth stage was no exception as race leader Tony Martin crashed, sending 2014 winner Vincenzo Nibali and other riders tumbling to the tarmac.
A late crash took down race leader Tony Martin in Stage 6 of the 2015 Tour de France. The German rider finished the stage and still holds the lead, but was holding his shoulder, leaving doubt as to whether he would be able to continue in the race.