The Spanish rider of Movistar” ion Izaguirre for the first time in his career he took the stage in the French stage race.
Izaguirre and two dozen riders made it to the breakaway of the day. In addition to the complicated mountainous terrain additional challenges to the racers created the rainy weather that complicate the work of the peloton on numerous steep slopes.
The fate of the penultimate stage of the Tour de France was decided on the final climb Joux Plan. Initially, General guidance was Pantano and Alaphilippe, but over 3.5 kilometers up the mountain, get this pair of award-winning Vincenzo nibali. Soon the fight for the stage and joined Izaguirre – Hispanic South Pantano and Alaphilippe, and then together with the Colombian shift to Nibali.
It seemed, on the descent Nibali skilled will easily run away from his companions, however, the maps of the Italian confused bold attack Izaguirre – racer
“Movistar” escaped from his pursuers and celebrated a major victory in his career.
In the group of generalisimo again nothing interesting happened – Christopher froome became the triple winner of the Tour de France, and Romain bardet and Nair Quintana finished on the podium.
The results of the 20-th stage:
1. Ion Izaguirre (Spain, Movistar) – 4:06.45
2. Allinson Pantano (Colombia, IAM Cycling) and 0.19
3. Vincenzo Nibali (Italy, Astana) At 0.42
4. Julian Alaphilippe (France, Etixx – Quick Step) – 0,49
5. Rui Costa, Portugal, Lampre-Merida) – 1,43
Overall standings after the 20th stage:
1. Christopher Froome (UK, Sky) – 86.21,40
2. Romain bardet (France, AG2R) at 4.05
3. Nair Quintana (Colombia, Movistar) – 4,21
4. Adam Yates (UK, Orica-BikeExchange) – 4,42
5. Richie Port (Australia, BMC) – 5,17
