Tim Merlier vindicates his power in Bordeaux
The Belgian cyclist Soudal Quick-Step was the fastest to sprint in the seventh stage ending in the wine city.
Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) won the seventh stage of the Tour de France by sprint.
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Tadej Pogacar won the sixth stage of the Tour de France. The Slovenian attacked 42 km from the finish line and left alone until he reached the finish line.
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The Slovenian star attacked on the climb to the Tourmalet with his teammate Isaac del Toro, and soon ran alone for the finish line. Vingegaard, Evenepoel and Seixas were unable to follow the Pogacar wheel.
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