Remco Evenepoel Shines in 7th Stage of Tour de France
The 7th stage of the Tour de France saw an intense battle among the top contenders during the 25.3 km individual time trial between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Gevrey-Chambertin. Remco Evenepoel emerged as the standout performer, gaining 12 seconds on the yellow jersey holder Tadej Pogacar, 34 seconds on Primoz Roglic, and 37 seconds on Jonas Vingegaard. The current general ranking places Pogacar in the lead, followed closely by Evenepoel, Vingegaard, and Roglic.
Mark Cavendish Makes History with 35th Tour de France Victory
In a remarkable feat, Mark Cavendish secured his 35th Tour de France stage victory, becoming the king of the Tour. The Astana sprinter executed a perfect strategy during the 177.4 km stage, finishing ahead of Jasper Philispen and Alexander Kristoff despite a near mishap with his chain close to the finish line. Cavendish celebrated this historic win with his family by his side.
Additional Highlights from the Tour
The day also featured notable performances from Clément Russo and Mattéo Vercher, who led a spirited breakaway before being caught on the climb of the Côté de Lhuis. Tim Declercq, known as the 'Tractor,' showcased his endurance by leading the peloton and helping to manage the breakaways, although Mads Pedersen’s unfortunate crash into the barriers marked a sad end to his stage.
On the downside, Tadej Pogacar narrowly avoided a crash with a directional island, causing a ripple effect that destabilized other riders, including Pello Bilbao. Additionally, Sam Bennett, who had a strong season earlier, struggled to keep up, finishing last among the sprinters in this stage.
