Tour de France 2015 stage 18
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Tour de France 2015 Stage 18: Bardet 'exceptionnel' winner
Door Martijn Ophorst Stage 18 features seven cols, including the famous Glandon. Romain Bardet is the first to crest the famous peak and in the descent he powers to an advantage that's big enough for the win. He consolidates at the steep Lacets de Montvernier and…
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Tour de France 2015 Route stage 18: Gap – Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Door Martijn Ophorst Thursday, July 23, 2015 - The Tour de France is closing in on Paris. Three more Alpine stages and then it's on to the Champs-Élysées. The 186.5 kilometres ride leading from Gap to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne is the only mountain stage in this Tour…
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Tour de France 2015 Favourites stage 18 - Mountain stage looking for classics specialist
Door Martijn Ophorst Stage 18 is marked by lots of climbs with the Glandon the literal peak. The col is crested with 30 kilometres left and a long drop welcomes the riders. At 10 kilometres from the finish line the short and steep Lacets de Montvernier lays waiting.…