In a final run into the line in Nimes that saw sprint leader Biniam Girmay go down in a crash, it was Jasper Philipsen crossing the line first to win Stage 16 of the 2024 Tour de France after a fantastic leadout by his teammate Mathieu Van Der Poel.
Astana Qazaqstan cyclist Mark Cavendish secured a historic victory by winning his record 35th stage of the Tour de France.
All the cards were in place for Mark Cavendish to take his 35th stage win today, and the Astana rider made history in the Stage 5 of the 2024 Tour de France to cement his legacy.
As the 2024 Tour de France moves into France from after three days in Italy, Tadej Pogacar dominates on the Col de Galibier to retake the yellow jersey.
In a win that no one expected and no one was talking about, Biniam Grimy (Intermarche – Wanty) took the sprint win in Stage 3 of the 2024 Tour de France. The Eritrean has been so close so many times, but this is his stage win in the Tour.
On his second day of racing in the Tour de France, 23-year-old Kévin Vauquelin won the second stage of the 2024 race, which finished in Bologna.
A shortened Stage 16 of the 2024 Giro d’Italia still served up some excitement. Julian Alaphilippe led for most of the stage but no one was stopping Pogacar in his domination of the race. He took his fifth stage win with what looked like little effort.
Stage 16 of the 2024 Giro d’Italia further shortened due to rainy and freezing conditions.
After a long time at the front with Mirco Maestri and then a solo breakaway with 12km to go, Julian Alaphilippe takes the win on Stage 12 of the 2024 Giro d’Italia.
Stage 2 of the 2024 Giro d’Italia starts out flat through the Canavese and the district of Vercelli, then after passing through Valdengo becomes an endless succession of climbs and descents, linked without pause for breath.