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Visma clinches Barcelona opener as Vingegaard takes the yellow jersey
sports-cycling16 days ago

Visma clinches Barcelona opener as Vingegaard takes the yellow jersey

Visma | Lease a Bike won Stage 1, the 19.6km team time trial in Barcelona, with Jonas Vingegaard claiming the first yellow jersey. Netcompany Ineos finished second and UAE Team Emirates-XRG third, leaving Visma eight seconds ahead of Ineos and 12 in front of UAE in the provisional general classification. Bernal moved into the green jersey after the first intermediate split, while several teams posted fast intermediate times and occasional issues (such as a Lidl‑Trek mechanical) as the race heads toward the road stages and the Montjuïc finish.

Vingegaard clinches early yellow as Tour de France 2026 opens with Barcelona TT
cycling17 days ago

Vingegaard clinches early yellow as Tour de France 2026 opens with Barcelona TT

Jonas Vingegaard’s Visma-Lease a Bike won the Stage 1 team time trial in Barcelona, taking the first yellow jersey of the Tour de France 2026. He leads the general classification by eight seconds over Filippo Ganna (second) with Tadej Pogačar (third) 12 seconds back, Juan Ayuso (fourth) 16 seconds back and Remco Evenepoel (fifth) 19 seconds back.

Tour de France Highlights: Niewiadoma-Phinney’s Strong Start, Pogacar’s Title Defense, and Team Updates
sports11 months ago

Tour de France Highlights: Niewiadoma-Phinney’s Strong Start, Pogacar’s Title Defense, and Team Updates

Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney started strong in the Tour de France Femmes with a solid performance in stage 1, finishing fourth and gaining time on rivals, but she was somewhat disappointed as she felt she could have done better. The stage was won by Marianne Vos, who took the yellow jersey after a late sprint, with Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Kim Le Court also making significant moves.

Tour de France 2023: Alaphilippe leads Quick Step, Yates co-leads UAE
sports3 years ago

Tour de France 2023: Alaphilippe leads Quick Step, Yates co-leads UAE

Julian Alaphilippe is unfazed by the removal of the intermediate time bonus on stage 1 of the Tour de France, as he focuses on his goal of winning a stage and potentially wearing the yellow jersey. Alaphilippe, who had a difficult 2022 season due to injuries, is excited to return to the Tour and is aiming to use the Côte de Pike climb as a launchpad for his ambitions. Despite tough competition from riders like Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel, Alaphilippe is confident in his form and the strength of his team.

sports3 years ago

"Top Moments and How to Watch: GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway"

Chase Elliott wins Stage 1 at the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, leading 10 of the first 60 laps. The race features three stages, with two 60-lap stages followed by a final 68-lap stage. The race had multiple cautions, including incidents involving Tyler Reddick and Chase Briscoe. Bubba Wallace, who led 14 of the first 21 laps, was critiqued by Michael Jordan.