Jasper Philipsen searches for answers after another fifth place at the Tour
Jasper Philipsen could not explain another missed sprint chance after finishing fifth on stage seven of the Tour de France in Bordeaux. Jasper Philipsen giving an interview into a red microphone — credit: Getty Images) The Alpecin-Premier Tech rider has built his Tour...
Tour de France stage 8 brings sprinters to a technical Bergerac finish
Tour de France stage 8 gives the sprinters another prime opportunity after a bruising opening week. The route from Périgueux to Bergerac looks suited to a bunch finish, but the finale should reward precision as much as speed. Stage 7 finally delivered the sprint...
Pedersen green jersey bid holds firm after tense Bordeaux sprint
Mads Pedersen green jersey ambitions stayed on course on Tour de France stage 7, despite a nervous sprint finish in Bordeaux. The Lidl-Trek rider added valuable points at the intermediate sprint, then limited his losses in the final bunch kick. Pedersen started the...