A technical run to the finish of Stage 6 of the 2016 Tour de France saw the Tinkoff team surrounding Alberto Contador to keep him safe, with road furniture, tight turns and teams jostling for position creating risks before the sprint.
The last sprinters’ stage of the first week of the 2016 Tour de France saw Marcel Kittel take his second podium and remain in contention for the green jersey.
Greg Van Avermaet soaked up his first day in the leader’s Yellow Jersey at the 2016 Tour de France, coming home just behind the sprint to retain the jersey for stage 7.
Mark Cavendish further cemented his status as the Tour de France’s greatest sprinter when the Briton claimed his 29th career win in the sixth stage of the 2016 race on Thursday.
It was a dream come true for Greg Van Avermaet who put in a stunning solo effort that saw him win stage 5 and take the leader’s Yellow Jersey at the 2016 Tour de France.
Marcel Kittel came out on top in Stage 4 of the 2016 Tour de France, the longest stage of the 103rd edition of the race. Here’s today’s news, notes and quotes.
Marcel Kittel burst back into the limelight when the German snatched his first 2016 Tour de France stage win on Tuesday (his ninth Tour de France win), prevailing in a tough bunch sprint.
After a bittersweet victory for the team yesterday with Peter Sagan winning and taking the team’s first yellow jersey while GC leader Alberto Contador lost time after another heavy fall, stage 3 was a much steadier affair.
Mark Cavendish stole the show during stage 3 of the 2016 Tour de France by powering to an incredible photo finish sprint victory over Andre Greipel
Mark Cavendish joined France great Bernard Hinault in second place of the all-time list of Tour de France stage winners when he pipped Andre Greipel on Monday for his second victory in this year’s race.