On a day that went against expectations as the anticipated breakaway victory failed to materialise, Daniel Navarro produced an equally unexpected result, attacking on a steep rise 2km from the finish and holding off the pack of GC favourites to deliver Cofidis their first grand tour stage win since the 2011 Vuelta.
Nairo Quintana recorded his first Tour de France stage win as he danced his way to the top of the ski resort of Semnoz, earning the right to declare himself King of the Mountains. He’ll have snazzy red polka dots stuck onto his white young rider’s jersey in Paris tomorrow, while Chris Froome is now only a leisurely 133.5km away from winning overall.