Cyclist of Tinkoff Peter Sagan won the third victory in a Big loop.
The separation of the next stage of the Tour de France was very star – Tony Martin and Julian Alaphilippe held in front of about 170 kilometers. The front group was eliminated for 22.5 km to go. To surprise the sprinters teams tried Rui Costa, but his attack was extinguished.
Finishing the alignment Sagan in a matter of centimeters ahead of Kristoff. This victory is even closer Slovak to triumph in the sprint category – Mark Cavendish, Sagan is ahead by almost 100 points.
Tomorrow on the French stage race is the second and last rest day. Ahead of generalisimo decisive battles for the yellow Jersey.
The results of the 16th stage:
1. Peter Sagan (Slovakia, Tinkoff) – 4:26,02
2. Alexander Kristoff (Norway, “Katyusha”)
3. Sondra Holst Enger (Norway, IAM Cycling)
4. John Degenkolb (Germany, Team Giant – Alpecin)
5. Michael Matthews, Australia, ORICA-BikeExchange)
Overall standings after the 16th stage:
1. Christopher Froome (UK, Sky) – 72:40,38
2. Bauke Mollema (Netherlands, Trek-Segafredo) – 1,47
3. Adam Yates (UK, Orica-BikeExchange) – 2,45
4. Nairo Quintana (Colombia, Movistar) At 2.59
5. Alejandro Valverde (Spain, Movistar) – 3,17
