The Dane finally triumphs
After finishing second last year, Søren Kragh Andersen made sure to flee from the breakaway early and rode to the finish line on his own. Paris-Tours used to be known as ‘sprinters’ classic’, traditionally favoring the fast men. This year, however, a revised route was presented, featuring nine sections of gravel roads, meaning the classics specialists held the upper hand. Numerous punctures affected the race with some calling it a great spectacle, while others called it a mockery of cycling. Quick-Step Floors manager reportedly said it was the last time his team did the race. Is he in the right? What do you think?
1. Søren Kragh Andersen (Sunweb) – 4:37:55
2. Niki Terpstra (Quick-Step Floors), + 25s
3. Benoit Cosnefroy (AG2R La Mondiale)
4. Oliver Naesen (AG2R La Mondiale) + 1:14
5. Valentin Madouas (Groupama-FDJ)
6. Tiesj Benoot (Lotto-Soudal)
7. Sep Vanmarcke (EF Education First-Drapac)
8. Philippe Gilbert (Quick-Step Floors) + 1:24
9. Taco Van Der Hoorn (Roompot-Nederlandse Loterij)
10. Jos van Emden (LottoNL-Jumbo)
The floral leaf design
Pretty cool Strava art!
Egan Bernal signs a new deal with Team Sky
The 21-year-old Colombian only joined Sky this season but the performance at his first Tour de France had proved he’s got a big future ahead of him. He is now contracted to ride for Sky until the end of 2023.
“This is an important moment in the development of the team. A five-year deal in cycling is exceptional, but Egan is an exceptional talent. It is the clearest signal of our belief in Egan as a rider, with the potential to win the biggest races in the world in the coming years,” Team Sky’s Dave Brailsford said.
Is it only a matter of time til he wins his first Grand Tour? What do you think?
