Tour de France 2018 stage 16
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Tour de France 2018 Stage 16: Julian Alaphilippe solos to victory, Geraint Thomas still in maillot jaune
Door Martijn Ophorst At 218 kilometres, the Tour de France's 16th stage heads into the Pyrenees. On the last of three climbs, Adam Yates attacks in the front group, but he hits the deck on the descent. Julian Alaphilippe overhauls him and solos to the win in…
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Tour de France 2018 Route stage 16: Carcassonne - Bagnères-de-Luchon
Door Martijn Ophorst Tuesday, 24 July 2018 – The riders will have their first taste of the Pyrenees in stage 16. After leaving Carcassonne they head for three impressive cols in the last 70 kilometres and, ultimately, Bagnères-de-Luchon. The route amounts to 218…
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Tour de France 2018 Favourites stage 16: For daredevil descenders
Door Martijn Ophorst The 16th stage travels over three peaks to conclude with a downhill of 10.5 kilometres. So climbing and descending are crucial skills to win this race in the Tour de France.