Tour de France Femmes stage 7: Demi Vollering conquers the Tourmalet and drops Annemiek Van Vleuten
Team SD Worx-Protime rider surges into yellow jersey into final day, with Kasia Niewiadoma second on stage.
Shane Stokes has written about pro cycling for over 25 years, covering grand tours, world championships, Classics and other major events during that time. He’s been the Irish Times cycling correspondent for over two decades, appeared regularly on that country’s national broadcaster RTE in analyzing the sport, and contributed to Velo and many of the sport’s international outlets.
When not writing about cycling he’s happiest in nature on a sunny day, particularly with a dog or two in tow.
Team SD Worx-Protime rider surges into yellow jersey into final day, with Kasia Niewiadoma second on stage.
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Breakaway's gap controlled by bunch but still holds off sprinters' teams.
Any surviving sprinters will have a chance as the route takes a breather from climbing.
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