Vuelta stage 18: Kiryienka wins, Nibali’s lead slashed

Stage 18: Burgos to Pena Cabarga, 186.5km

Vasil Kiryienka attacked with 45km remaining and maintained his slender advantage to take a well-deserved solo victory at the summit of Pena Cabarga ahead of Chris Anker Sorensen and Adam HansenVincenzo Nibali just clung onto the race lead after being dropped and distanced by Chris Horner in the final kilometre. Continue reading

TdF stage 18: Christophe Riblon, France is proud of you!

Stage 18: Gap to Alpe d’Huez, 172.5km

France got its first stage winner of the Tour on its most prestigious climb, Nairo Quintana leapfrogged into the podium position and there was controversy over late gels and bike weights.
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