Pello Bilbao ends Spanish wait for Tour de France stage win | More sports News – Times of India
While Bilbao celebrated his triumph, the main contenders for the overall title finished together, crossing the finish line nearly three minutes later. The last Spanish rider to claim a stage win at the Tour was Omar Fraile in 2018.
Initially, it seemed that Latvia’s Krists Neilands of Israel-Premier Tech would secure back-to-back stage wins, but his lead was eventually nullified by a determined pursuit group consisting of six riders.
The stage itself covered a scorching 167km route from the volcano-themed Vulcania amusement park, taking the peloton over five challenging hills before reaching the village of Issoire in Auvergne.
Due to the demanding conditions and exposed terrain along the Puy de Dome tectonic fault line, the peloton fragmented, leading to an intense and captivating race.
Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard maintained his 17-second lead in the overall standings, although second-placed Tadej Pogacar pushed him to chase early in the stage.
Jasper Philipsen continues to hold the green jersey as the leader of the points classification. As stage 11 approaches, the Belgian rider from Team Alpecin-Fenix will aim for his fourth stage victory.
Meanwhile, American cyclist Neilson Powless remains in possession of the polka dot jersey, awarded to the best climber in the mountains classification. It is likely that he will retain the jersey once again on Wednesday’s stage.
The Tour de France continues to captivate fans and cycling enthusiasts with its exciting battles and memorable performances from riders around the world.
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