Oh my, what a final day of racing at both the Tour de Suisse and Aviva Women’s Tour. It’s days like these that remind us all why we LOVE this mad, crazy, emotional sport.
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Final KM: Suisse Stage 8, Aviva Women’s Tour Stage 4
The leader’s jersey switched shoulders yet again in Switzerland as the time trial wrought havoc amongst the GC riders. It wasn’t any easier over at the Women’s Tour of Britain either. In fact both races were packed with thrills and surprises – which is just the way we like them!
Tour de Romandie review: Quintana conquers
Movistar’s Nairo Quintana took the leader’s jersey on a controversial stage two finish from team-mate Ion Izagirre and kept a firm grip on it throughout the rest of the race turning in solid performances to maintain his position ahead of runner-up Thibaut Pinot (FDJ) and third-placed Izagirre. This race concludes a successful early season for the Colombian who will be only too aware that three of the previous five winners went on to claim the maillot jaune in July.