Le Tour 2017 – Stage 14
Blagnac – Rodez
Distance: 181.5 kilometers.
A couple of category 3 climbs [Côte du viaduc du Viaur and Côte de Centrès] three-quarters of the way through this hilly stage are the distinguishing features.
Chris Froome made back his 24 second deficit to Fabio Aru, but he needs a bigger lead to feel comfortable in the Yellow Jersey.
Christopher Froome ( GBr – SKY – 001 ) [Yellow] 59h 52′ 09″
Marcel Kittel ( Ger – QST – 101 ) [Green] 373 points
Warren Barguil ( Fra – SUN – 143 ) [Polka Dot] 94 points
Simon Yates ( GBr – ORS – 089 ) 7 [White]
Team: Team Sky ( SKY – 001-009 ) [Yellow numbers]
Stage winner: Michael Matthews ( Aus – SUN – 141 )
Combative: Thomas De Gendt ( Bel – LTS – 134 ) [Red numbers]
Top Ten:
1 Christopher Froome ( GBr – SKY – 001 )
2 Fabio Aru ( Ita – AST – 051 ) + 00′ 18″
3 Romain Bardet ( Fra – ALM – 011 ) + 00′ 23″
4 Rigoberto Uran ( Col – CDT – 188 ) + 00′ 29″
5 Mikel Landa ( Spa – SKY – 006 ) + 01′ 17″
6 Daniel Martin ( Irl – QST – 105 ) + 01′ 26″
7 Simon Yates ( GBr – ORS – 089 ) + 02′ 02″
8 Nairo Quintana ( Col – MOV – 021 ) + 02′ 22″
9 Louis Meintjes ( RSA – UAD – 061 ) + 05′ 09″
10 Alberto Contador ( Spa – TFS – 031 ) + 05′ 37″
The Rest of the Top 30:
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July 15, 2017 5 Comments
